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Luke Thomas

  • joined May 13, 2008
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Senior Editor and former Editor-in-Chief of BloodyElbow.com. Current MMA radio host for SiriusXM. Co-host of Spike TV's 'MMA Uncensored Live'. Graduate of The College of William & Mary and former U.S. Marine.

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Chat Wrap: Nick Diaz situation, WSOF recap, Bellator 94 preview and more

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Join Luke Thomas at 1 p.m. ET for the weekly MMA Fighting Live Chat. This week's topics: Nick Diaz vs. Quebec's athletic commission, WSOF 2 recap, Bellator 94 preview and as many reader questions or comments as we can get to in one sitting.

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VIDEO: Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo wins second MMA bout

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Henry Cejudo, 2008 Olympic gold medalist at 55kg in freestyle wrestling, wins his second MMA bout at the Gladiator Challenge Battleground event against 2-5 Shawn Barnett. Full results here.

Bellator 94 fight card augmented by Rodrigo Lima vs. Ronnie Mann

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The main card for Thursday's Bellator 94 fight card is now complete with the addition of Bellator and Sengoku veteran Ronnie Mann taking on fellow Bellator veteran Rodrigo Lima.

Nick Lembo explains regulatory challenges WSOF faced before second event

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From an improperly sized canvas and cage pads to incomplete paperwork and a scale that lacked certification, the World Series of Fighting's first event in New Jersey was a series of regulatory challenges.

WSOF 2 injuries put Anthony Johnson, Andrei Arlovski and others out until medical clearance

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WSOF 2 headliners Anthony Johnson and Andrei Arlovski - as well as several other fighters on the card - are medically suspended indefinitely after grueling battles on Saturday evening in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

WSOF 2 results: Anthony Johnson earns unanimous decision victory over Andrei Arlovski

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In a hard-fought battle, former UFC welterweight Anthony Johnson earned a unanimous decision victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski.

WSOF 2 results: Marlon Moraes knocks out Tyson Nam with head kick stoppage

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The once unheralded Brazilian continued his WSOF winning ways with a first round head kick KO over Tyson Nam.

WSOF 2 results: David Branch batters Paulo Filho for unanimous decision victory

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The Renzo Gracie black belt and UFC veteran David Branch smashed Paulo Filho from pillar to post as the Brazilian and PRIDE veteran in Filho barely showed up to compete.

WSOF 2 results: Josh Burkman stops Aaron Simpson with strikes in the first

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In a battle of UFC veterans, it was Burkman and his heavy hands that caused a first-round stoppage over the former collegiate wrestler.

WSOF 2 results: Justin Gaethje stops Gesias Cavalcante with a cut in the first round

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It wasn't pretty or a particularly clean way to win, but upstart lightweight Justin Gaethje stopped established veteran 'JZ' Cavalcante after a cut on the Brazilian's forehead forced a doctor stoppage.

2013 NCAA wrestling results: The finals

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Follow along beginning at 8 p.m. ET as we bring you live results from the 2013 NCAA Division I national wrestling championships. Cornell's Kyle Dake at 165 pounds looks to become the first wrestler to win four titles in four weight divisions.

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Andrei Arlovski: Anthony Johnson is the most dangerous fighter among my recent opponents

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski knows Anthony Johnson's time at heavyweight is only for their bout on Saturday night, but admits 'Rumble' is the toughest fighter he'll have faced among his recent opponents.

2013 NCAA wrestling results: Day 2

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College wrestling's superstars in Kyle Dake and David Taylor meet in the finals tonight as Dake tries to become the first wrestler ever to win four national titles in four different weight classes.

World Series of Fighting 2 predictions

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Can Andrei Arlovski continue his path of redemption after leaving Strikeforce? Is Anthony Johnson destined to be the next big thing with a win over Arlovski?

2013 NCAA wrestling results: Day 1 recap of the national championships

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The first two sessions of the 2013 NCAA Division I national wrestling championships are in the books and it was a day filled with upsets of seeded, highly-ranked competitors.

Despite previously defeating him, Rick Story hunting rematch with Jake Ellenberger

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UFC welterweight Rick Story defeated Jake Ellenberger nearly four years ago. To recapture some of what he's lost, he wants another chance to face him, this time in the Octagon.

Bellator 93 predictions

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Can Dave Jansen get past Marcin held for a shot at Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler? Will Marcus Davis be successful in his Bellator debut? We answer these questions and more in our predictions for Thursday's event.

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2013 NCAA Division I national wrestling championships preview

UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier and wrestling journalist Mike Riordan preview the year's most prestigious college wrestling tournament, the NCAA Division I national championships, which kicks off on Thursday.

Live Chat: UFC 158 recap, WSOF 2 and Bellator 93 preview, and more

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Join Luke Thomas today at 1 p.m. ET to talk about the aftermath of UFC 158, whether the event was a pay-per-view success, Bellator 93, World Series of Fighting 2 and readers questions or comments.

Signal to Noise: UFC 158's best and worst

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From the sensational performances of the main card welterweights to the dreadful opening pay-per-view bout, there was much to love and hate about about UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz.

UFC 158 bonuses: Welterweights Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit and Jake Ellenberger each pocket $50,000

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Welterweights Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit took home Fight of the Night honors for their back and forth co-main event scrap while Jake Ellenberger earned Knockout of the Night distinction for his first-round KO of Nate Marquardt.

UFC 158 fight card: What's at stake?

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In arguably the biggest fights of their careers, what is at risk for Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz tonight?

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K-1 World Grand Prix Final live video

Watch the K-1 World Grand Prix Final live now as UFC and PRIDE veteran Mirko CroCop continues his semi-retirement with a return to the sport that made him famous.

Chat wrap: UFC 158 preview, GSP vs. Diaz rivalry discussion and more

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Luke Thomas breaks down the entire UFC 158 fight card, including the main event between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz.

UFC 158 predictions

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Can Diaz fulfill his ultimate career ambition and be recognized as the UFC's champion in one of their deepest weight divisions? Will St-Pierre make history with yet another title defense against a very tough foe? It's time for UFC 158 predictions.

Jon Fitch: 'In no way am I on the downside of my career'

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The former top UFC welterweight contender says categorically rejected UFC President Dana White's assertion Fitch was on the 'downside' of his career and argues being with WSOF has been "life changing".

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