Stronghold Podcast with Lukas Leasure
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -The Stronghold Podcast is a Martial Arts podcast hosted by pro MMA fighter, BJJ black belt, and owner of Stronghold MMA, Lukas Leasure. The podcast is hosted from Singapore and includes conversations with professional fighters, coaches, and interesting people within the martial arts community. The podcast also includes regular breakdowns of ONE champiosnhip and UFC events, and has an emphasis on Asian MMA.
We sit down with other fighters, coaches, students, and people within the Martial arts scene and discuss all things MMA and the role of martial arts in a modern society. Also sometimes we drink and talk smack. I hope you enjoy.
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Episodes
Stronghold Podcast #84 | Gianni Subba
July 18, 2023 08:42 - 1 hour - 149 MBGianni Subba is a Professional fighter, coach, and commentator for ONE championship. He is a former #1 contender as a fighter, and now can be seen and heard as a commentator for ONE Lumpinee. In this episode of the podcast we talk about what its like to do commentary, his fighting career, and the rise of ONE championship, and the impact of ONE Lumpinee on global Muay Thai.
Stronghold podcast #83 | Yuri Simões
May 03, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 144 MBYuri Simões is a multiple time Bjj world champion. He’s a 3 time ADCC gold medalist in 3 different weight classes and one of the most decorated jiu jitsu competitors of this generation. He’s the reigning ADCC absolute champion and is scheduled to face Gordon Ryan in the super fight of next years ADCC. If you want to train with him he’s teaching at pineapple MMA in Singapore. If you enjoy this podcast please like, share, and subscribe.
Stronghold Podcast #82 | Shinya Kakita
April 20, 2023 06:58 - 1 hour - 170 MBShinya Kakita is a BJJ black belt, coach at Synergy MMA, and the head official of ADCC South East Asia. In this episode we talk about the ADCC schedule this year, training, and a potential rematch of a bjj match we had 10 years ago... Also maybe current ADCC absolute champion Yuri Simões on the podcast next week...? hope you enjoy the conversation
Stronghold Podcast #81 | Islam Makhachev vs Volkanovski | ONE Lumpinee
February 17, 2023 08:52 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn this episode of the podcast we breakdown Islam Makhachev's win over Volkanovski, we discuss who's the #1 P4P fighter in the world and i discuss my experience judging for ONE championship in the legendary Lumpinee stadium. If you enjoy please like, share, and subscribe.
Stronghold Podcast #80 | Jake Paul with PFL | Andrew Tate arrested | Superbon vs Allazov
January 11, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 171 MBIn this episode of the podcast we talk about Jake Paul signing with the PFL, Dana White and his wife slapping each other, Andrew Tates arrest in Romania, and ONE fight night 6: Superbon vs Allazov
Stronghold Podcast #79 | Robert Degle | ADCC Singapore
December 17, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 169 MBIn this episode of the podcast I sit back down with Robert Degle after his gold medal performance at ADCC Singapore. We talk all things bjj and break down his matches at the competition.
Stronghold Podcast #78 | One on Prime 4 & One 163
November 24, 2022 07:40 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this episode of the podcast we break down One on Prime 4 & One 163 including Christian Lee's incredible performance against Abbasov
Stronghold Podcast #77 | Islam Makhachev subs Oliveira | Pereira KOs Adesanya | UFC 281
November 16, 2022 09:17 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn this episode of the podcast we talk about my experience watching fight circus in Phuket, Thailand where i saw two only fans girls indian leg wrestle, a fight where only spinning attacks were counted, and a two vs 1 MMA fight. In addition to that we break down UFC 281 where Pereira Ko's Adesanya in one of the biggest upsets of the year, and we talk about how Islam Makhachev destroyed Charles Oliveira.
Stronghold Podcast #76 | Lee vs Xiong 3 | ONE judging vs UFC judging
October 11, 2022 06:04 - 54 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode of the podcast i'm back from judging the ONE:161 and ONE on amazon Prime 2 events so i'm going to break down the Angela Lee vs Xiong Jing Nan 3 fight, as well as the rest of the fights. An official scorecard from the fight was posted on reddit and the podcast was mentioned, so i go through the scoring criteria and how we judge the fight and highlight the differences between the UFC and ONE's scoring criteria and judging. I hope you enjoy!
Stronghold Podcast #75 Muujig Altantugs
October 08, 2022 09:32 - 1 hour - 187 MBMuujig Altantugs is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, coach at Equilibrium MMA in Singapore, and one of the top Bjj athletes in South East Asia.
Stronghold Podcast #74 | UFC Paris | UFC 279 breakdown
September 08, 2022 09:33 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode of the podcast we break down UFC Paris and UFC 279. We also talk about Chatri Sityodtong becoming a promoter for Lumpinee stadium, a girl flashing the crowd after getting a Ko at bare knuckle boxing, Christian and Angela Lee, and much more. Like the great Jon Anik I also agreed to get a 209 tattoo if Nate Diaz beats Khamzat Chimaev. Please enjoy
Stronghold Podcast #73 | Matt Pellino | Demetrius Johnson Ko’s Moraes | Christian Lee gets revenge
August 31, 2022 08:07 - 2 hours - 228 MBMatt is a boxing and MMA coach and owner of Foxgloves fight gym in Singapore. He has worked with fighters at the UFC performance institute, Syndicate MMA, and has trained many fighters including Sean Strickland, Joanne Calderwood, and the Subba brothers. In this episode Matt and I break down this past weekend's One Championship two day event. We break down Matt's student Keanu Subba and his first round TKO of Amir Khan, Christian Lee's beatdown of OK Rae Yoon, Panpayak's KO of the year, Dem...
Stronghold Podcast #72 | Jason Gregoriades
August 25, 2022 09:49 - 1 hour - 190 MBJason is a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Capetown South Africa. He is a 7 time south African national Champion and founded South Africa's largest competition club. In this episode we talk about Leon Edwards incredible KO of Kamaru Usman, all different things jiu jitsu related, spirituality, and this weekends amazing ONE championship event featuring Demetrius Johnson vs Adriana Moraes, Christian Lee vs OK Rae Yoon. Hope you enjoy
Stronghold Podcast #71 | UFC 275 | Unkkle Ron & Charmaine
June 17, 2022 01:36 - 1 hour - 166 MBI’m this episode of the podcast Unkkle Ron and charmaine return to to discuss ufc Singapore. Ron is an undefeated MMA fighter, the first inaugural SFC lightweight champion, and a mma and Muay Thai coach. Charmaine is a co owner of Stronghold MMA, as well as a bjj and mma coach.
Stronghold Podcast #70 | ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs Vienot | Lion City Championship 2
May 27, 2022 02:44 - 1 hour - 150 MBIn this episode of the podcast former ONE championship bantamweight Stephen Langdown is back to help me break down ONE 157 including the Ruotolo brothers, Garry Tonan, Aoki, and the ONE flyweight Grand Prix. In addition to that we take a look at the next Lion City Championship in Singapore.
Stronghold Podcast #69 | David Ooi
May 11, 2022 02:51 - 1 hour - 162 MBDavid Ooi is a Judo black belt, BJJ black belt, and co-founder of SG Submission Grappling. SHOW LESS
Stronghold Podcast #68 | Judging at ONE Championship | Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson win by KO
April 26, 2022 03:42 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn this episode of the podcast i break down ONE 156, and what it was like to be a judge in my first ONE Championship event. In addition to that we talk about Tyson Fury's win over White, and Mike Tyson punching a troll on a plane. Please like, share, and subscribe.
Stronghold Podcast #66 | Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green | Masvidal vs Covington
March 10, 2022 03:16 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn this episode of the podcast we cover UFC 272 Masvidal vs Covington, we discuss Islam Makhachev’s win over Bobby Green and where he stands in the division, and the recent arrest of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez getting arrested for attempted murder.
Stronghold Podcast #65 | Matt Pellino
February 23, 2022 03:19 - 1 hour - 171 MBMatt is a boxing and MMA coach and owner of Foxgloves fight gym in Singapore. He has worked at the UFC performance institute, Syndicate MMA, and has trained many fighters including Sean Strickland, Joanne Calderwood, and the Subba brothers.
Stronghold Podcast #64 | Tiffany Teo
January 17, 2022 07:46 - 53 minutes - 100 MBTiffany Teo is a Singaporean MMA fighter for ONE Championship. She is a former title challenger and currently the #1 Strawweight contender in the world and is only two days removed from her second round submission victory over Meng Bo. Meng Bo is 1 of only 2 fighters to have a victory over Jang Weili in MMA.
Stronghold Podcast #63 | UFC 269 | Charmaine Lim Leasure
December 14, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour - 182 MBThis is our Christmas episode and Charmaine is back! Charmaine is my wife and also the owner, coach, and manager of Stronghold MMA. On this episode we break down UFC 269 Oliveira vs Poirier, give out the Stronghold Podcast end of the year awards, and try to convince Charmaine (who is competing this weekend) to do a Tai Tuivasa style Shoey if she wins from a pole dancing boot...please enjoy
Stronghold Podcast #62 | Kai Xiong Sim
December 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn this episode of the podcast i sit down with undefeated Singaporean pro MMA fighter Kai Xiong Sim. Kai Xiong is one of the top mma prospects in Singapore and is coming off of his most recent win in the main event of Lion City Championship.
Stronghold Podcast #61 | Lion City Championship breakdown w/ Major Overall
November 24, 2021 06:44 - 1 hour - 202 MBIn this episode me and Matrix MMA head coach and former ONE Championship fighter Major Overall break down Singapore's first local MMA event since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. I did the commentary for the event and Major's student Sim Kai Xiong fought in the main event. In what was an amazing event, Major and i give our take on the event and discuss the state of amateur MMA in Singapore. Please enjoy!
Stronghold Podcast #60 | Holloway vs Rodriguez | | Usman vs Covington | Lion City Championship preview
November 24, 2021 06:37 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn this episode we break down the ufc Holloway vs Rodriguez fight card, UFC 268, and Singapore’s Lion City championship. In addition to that we ask the question who is the best ‘heel’ in mma: Jon Jones, Colby Covington, Chael Sonnen, or Conor McGregor?
Stronghold Podcast #59 | Makhachev vs Hooker | Yan vs Sandhagen
November 01, 2021 04:41 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode of the podcast we break down UFC 267 including Islam Makhachev vs hooker, Yan vs Sandhagen, and Jan Błachowicz vs Glover Teixeira. Please enjoy.
Stronghold Podcast #57 | Christian Lee vs OK | Volkanovski vs Ortega
September 26, 2021 10:50 - 1 hour - 158 MBIn this episode i break down Christian Lee vs OK Rae Yoon and discuss the controversial decision as well as Lee asking the board to overturn the fight. In addition to that we break down the fight of the year candidate between Volkanovski and Ortega, and we discuss the arrests of Dillon Danis and Jon Jones. I also give an angry rant about the newest round of covid restrictions in Singapore. If you enjoy please like, share, and subscribe.
Stronghold Podcast #56 | SGI 2 post fight analysis | Christian Lee vs OK
September 20, 2021 02:59 - 1 hour - 162 MBIn this episode i break down the recent Singapore grappling invitational, as well as ONE championship revolution: Christian Lee vs OK Rae Yoon, and Demetrius Johnson vs Rodtang in a mixed rules muay thai and MMA bout. In addition to that i give out some stronghold podcast awards for this past weekends tournament, including the MVP, best upcoming fighter, and argue there may be a new #1 ranked black belt in the gi.
Stronghold Podcast #55 | Major Overall | Holyfield vs Belfort | Silva vs Ortiz
September 14, 2021 05:50 - 1 hour - 205 MBMajor Overall is a BJJ black belt, former ONE championship fighter, and head coach of Matrix MMA. In this podcast we discuss the sad fight between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort, and Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz. We also discuss living in our cars when we started out our martial arts training and we break down the upcoming Singapore Grappling Invitational jiu jitsu tournament. Please enjoy.
Stronghold Podcast #54 | Singapore grappling invitational | Paul vs Woodly | Olympics
August 23, 2021 07:52 - 47 minutes - 88 MBWe're back! in this episode of the podcast we're happy to be back from lockdown and are discussing the upcoming Singapore Grappling invitational, Jake Paul vs Tyrone Woodley, and the recent Olympics. Hope you Enjoy!
Stronghold Podcast #53 (reupload) | Singapore Gyms reopen | Ciryl Gane | Mcgregor VS Poirier 3
July 01, 2021 10:11 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode we discuss returning to training after a 6 week lockdown in Singapore. There have been tons of fights this week including UFC, Bare Knuckle, Boxing, PFL, and Bellator. We also talk about some gaming. If you enjoy, please like and share.
Stronghold Podcast #51 | Robert Degle
April 30, 2021 06:02 - 1 hour - 217 MBIn this episode of the podcast I speak with Robert Degle. He’s a brown belt in BJJ under John Danaher, a coach, and a high level competitor in no gi. You can follow Robert on Instagram @robertdeglebjj or on his YouTube page by the same name. Robert is one of the best players I’ve ever rolled with and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Please enjoy.
Stronghold Podcast #50
April 22, 2021 09:44 - 1 hour - 212 MBIn this episode of the podcast former ONE championship fighter Stephen Langdown and Singapore MMA champion Ron Ng return. In celebration we have some whisky and Cigars together and a lot of trash. We discuss whether Christian Lee vs Aoki was a fix, the definition of some non PC words, and we bring back the stronghold fitness challenge! We hope you enjoy. The Trigger warning is in full effect!
Stronghold Podcast #49 | Mighty Mouse KO | Alvarez DQ | The history of BJJ, Sambo, and Judo
April 12, 2021 02:58 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode of the podcast we discuss ONE championships debut in America and the KO loss of Demetrius Johnson and the DQ loss of Eddie Alvarez. We also break down the most recent UFC with Marvin Vettori defeating Kevin Holland, and discuss some martial arts history. I explain the roots of BJJ and Sambo, how they all stem from Judo, from one master (Kano Jigoro) and how that makes all BJJ, Judo, and Sambo martial artists cousins in a sense.
Stronghold Podcast #48 | Alvin Ang | ONE apprentice | SGBJJO | Lion City Championship
April 02, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 97 MBIn this episode of the podcast Alvin Ang returns. He discusses his appearance on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition, and updates everyone on the return of the Singapore BJJ open, Lion City Championship and we discuss the new heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou
Stronghold Podcast #47 | UFC 259 | Islam Makhachev Von Flue Choke | Yan vs Sterling | Izzy vs Błachowicz
March 08, 2021 03:18 - 59 minutes - 110 MBIn this podcast I discuss UFC 259 and breakdown the fights from one of the most stacked cards of 2021. We discuss Islam Makhachev's arm triangle over Drew Dober, Sterling's DQ win over Yan, and Izzy vs Błachowicz. Please Enjoy, like, and subscribe.
Stronghold Podcast #46 | G. Ryan slaps Galvao | BJJ world champ Rodolfo subbed by purple belt | Izzy vs Yan
March 04, 2021 04:10 - 1 hour - 160 MBIn this episode of the podcast Luke breaks down Gordan Ryan slapping Andre Galvao, multiple time bjj world champion Rodolfo Vieira getting submitted by a purple belt in the UFC, and the Izzy vs Yan fight card.
Stronghold Podcast #45 | Major Overall
February 02, 2021 11:17 - 2 hours - 229 MBMajor Overall is a BJJ Black Belt, pro MMA fighter who competed in ONE championship, and owner and head coach of Matrix MMA in Singapore. In this podcast we discuss the rise of calf kicks in MMA and Conor McGregor’s fight with Dustin Poirier, Tiffany Teo’s controversial loss to Xiong Jing Nan, whether heel hooks work in MMA, and much more!
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier | Stronghold Podcast #44
January 24, 2021 13:16 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode of the Podcast, i break down Dustin Poirier's amazing tko of Conor McGregor, Mike Chandler's KO of Dan Hooker, and discuss the power of the calf kick.
Stronghold Podcast #43 | Holloway vs Kattar | Conor McGregor vs Poirier preview
January 18, 2021 06:43 - 1 hour - 164 MBWelcome to the first podcast of 2021! In this episode we discuss Max Holloway's amazing performance against Calvin Kattar, we break down the rest of UFC on ABC 1, and breakdown next weeks fight between Conor Mcgregor vs Dustin Poirier.
Stronghold Podcast #42 | Christmas Special
December 24, 2020 08:56 - 1 hour - 184 MBIn this episode of the podcast we give our end of the year awards for best fights, fighters, submissions, and KOs. We also break down UFC 256, and UFC Thompson vs Neal. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.
Stronghold Podcast #41 | Bad Choices | Garry Tonan | Hermansson vs Vettori
December 08, 2020 10:41 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn this episode of the podcast we talk about drinking way too much during the last podcast. We also share images from that day that should have been deleted already. Then we break down a great ONE championships BIG Bang event which included Garry Tonan, Andy Souwer, and a great featherweight main event between Marat Grigorian and Ivan Kondratev. Then we discuss the UFC including Hermansson vs Vettori and the UFC cutting Yoel Romero. SHOW LESS
Stronghold Podcast #40 | Tyson vs Jones Jr | UFC Smith vs Clark
November 30, 2020 13:28 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode of the podcast we drink way too much vodka and discuss the Tyson vs Jones Jr. boxing fight along with UFC: Smith vs Clark.
Stronghold Podcast #39 | UFC Felder vs Dos Anjos | Jiu Jitsu the movie
November 16, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn this Episode of the podcast Luke Breaks down UFC Felder vs Dos Anjos, One championship fights including John Lineker and Yuri Simoes, and Next weeks UFC 255. We also talk about the upcoming Jiu Jitsu movie and watch a Singapore Street fight.
Stronghold Podcast #40 | Tiffany Teo & Kai Xiong Sim
November 09, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBTiffany Teo is a Singaporean MMA fighter for ONE championship. She's the #1 contender in the female straw weight division, and is coming off a close 5 round decision for the world championship against Xiong Jing Nan in ONE championship's first show in Singapore since the COVID-19 pandemic. She's joined by Kai Xiong Sim, one of her coaches and training partners. He's a pro MMA fighter and coach at Summit MMA.
Stronghold Podcast #38 | Tiffany Teo & Kai Xiong Sim
November 09, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBTiffany Teo is a Singaporean MMA fighter for ONE championship. She's the #1 contender in the female straw weight division, and is coming off a close 5 round decision for the world championship against Xiong Jing Nan in ONE championship's first show in Singapore since the COVID-19 pandemic. She's joined by Kai Xiong Sim, one of her coaches and training partners. He's a pro MMA fighter and coach at Summit MMA.
Stronghold Podcast #37 | ONE championship Live React | Inside the Matrix
October 31, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode of the Stronghold Podcast Luke, Jake, and Charmaine watch and react to ONE championship: Inside the Matrix live. It's Singapore's first ONE championship event since the Covid-19 restrictions went into place. This is amazing card with 4 world title fights including former guest of the Podcast, Tiffany Teo.
Stronghold Podcast #36 | UFC 254 | Khabib vs Gaethje | Khabib Retirement
October 26, 2020 02:27 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn this episode of the Podcast Luke breaks down UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje, Khabib's retirement, and the pound for pound rankings.
Stronghold Podcast #35 | Stephen Langdown w/ Unkkle Ron
October 22, 2020 07:43 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIn this episode of the podcast Stephen and Luke discuss the return of ONE championship to Singapore, Ortega vs Zombie, Khabib vs Gaethje, and Lomachenko vs Lopez. We also have a guest appearance by Unkkle Ron Ng!
Stronghold Podcast #34 | Yang | Equilibrium MMA
October 08, 2020 10:38 - 1 hour - 163 MBYang is a businessman, coach, martial artist, and owner of Equilibrium MMA in Singapore.
Stronghold Podcast #33 | Gregg Speirs
September 23, 2020 06:32 - 1 hour - 198 MBGregg Speirs is a brew master, and wood worker. This is the 1 year anniversary of the podcast, so my first guest is back! In this episode we discuss UFC fight night Covington vs. Woodley, and break down the fights for next weeks Adesanya vs Costa.