An exclusive with UFC Middleweight superstar Israel Adesanya on returning to the sport after his hiatus, his approach to competing again and his much-anticipated title fight against South Africa's Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth in August.

Israel Adesanya - Bonus Episode

Thursday on GCR, Griffin prepped Glenn for this weekend's fights, telling us everything we need to know heading into UFC 305 in Perth, diving into Israel Adesanya as he looks to take his belt back, some of the other notable fights, a bet or two, and a quick Olympic wrestling recap...

Fighting Words with Griffin (August 15, 2024)

We discussed UFC 307 announcements, UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya, vacation highlights, discuss Tim Walz's military service record and more.

This is episode 215 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

LIVE CHAT: UFC 307 announcements, UFC 305, Tim Walz

At UFC 305, Dricus du Plessis faced off with Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Kai-Kara France battled Steve Erceg in the co-main event, Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker went tooth and nail, Tai Tuivasa disappointed against Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Carlos Prates impressed against Jiangliang Li.

This is the official UFC 305 results and watchalong show with Luke Thomas.

UFC 305 Post-Fight Show: DDP Subs Izzy

Luke Thomas examines the fallout from CJI vs ADCC, Ilia Topuria noting the BMF title with Max Holloway at UFC 308 is not on the line, UFC 305's results and the ascension of Dricus du Plessis plus so much more.

This is episode 216 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Is UFC Monopoly Actually Good?

Dana White sparring with the media over Jon Jones, theories on how to beat Dricus du Plessis, expectations for UFC Noche (UFC 306) at the Sphere and so much more.

This is episode 217 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: Who Can Defeat Dricus du Plessis?

Rikus de Beer, also known as "Radioraps" is one of South Africa's funniest comedians and successful entrepreneurs. He owns the Hennie's restaurant chain and claims to be UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis's best mate. Rikus shares his journey from creating voice notes as his alter ego "Jonathan" from the East Rand, dealing with steroids and the disappointment of not making it as a rugby player, to selling out venues with his hilarious comedy. Don't miss his inspiring story.

Rikus "Radioraps" de Beer - Episode 66

It was a Thursday on GCR, and since we are officially into the football offseason, that means it is time to bring back our offseason segments, including Fighting Words as Griffin updates us with the latest happenings in the world of fighting and combat sports, and boy is there not a lot to be excited about, we'll talk UFC, new MMA promotions, the state of boxing and much more...

Fighting Words with Griffin (February 13, 2025)

Kickboxing used to be one of the most popular martial arts disciplines, but over the years, it has played second fiddle to the likes of muay thai and boxing, while mixed martial arts is now very much mainstream and grabbing all the spotlight. Enter Morné Lotter. The man has been tasked with reviving kickboxing in South Africa and the WKU K1 president knows he has a job on his hands to take the sport back to the heights it held in years gone by. He speaks about his plan to make a change, to empower women in the sport and why UFC champion, Dricus du Plessis, a former K1 world champion, has been responsible for more people taking up kickboxing again and competing on the global stage.

Morné Lotter - Kickboxing's GAME CHANGER

It was a Thursday on GCR so that meant Griffin would take Glenn around the world of combat sports with a quick recap of UFC 319, giving us a new Middleweight champion, some spectacular knockouts, and the next Netflix boxing blockbuster which allowed Glenn to get back on his soapbox...

Fighting Words with Griffin Bass (August 21, 2025)

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Luke Thomas is a leading voice and analyst in the sport of MMA whose work routinely crosses media platforms. He currently serves as the host of SiriusXM's The Luke Thomas Show on channel 156. He is also a former editor and podcaster at MMA Fighting, where he hosted the Monday Morning Analyst and Promotional Malpractice Live Chat podcasts as well as studio shows such as The MMA Beat and The MMA Hour. Thomas helped create the co-branded USA Today/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. His written work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, ESPN and dozens of newspapers across the country.

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