Stronghold Podcast with Lukas Leasure

Stronghold Podcast

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. read less
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Stronghold Podcast #84 | Gianni Subba
Jul 18 2023
Stronghold Podcast #84 | Gianni Subba
Gianni 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.

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Stronghold Podcast #84 | Gianni Subba
Jul 18 2023
Stronghold Podcast #84 | Gianni Subba
Gianni 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 3 2023
Stronghold podcast #83 | Yuri Simões
Yuri 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
Apr 20 2023
Stronghold Podcast #82 | Shinya Kakita
Shinya 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
Feb 17 2023
Stronghold Podcast #81 | Islam Makhachev vs Volkanovski | ONE Lumpinee
In 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
Jan 11 2023
Stronghold Podcast #80 | Jake Paul with PFL | Andrew Tate arrested | Superbon vs Allazov
In 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
Dec 17 2022
Stronghold Podcast #79 | Robert Degle | ADCC Singapore
In 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
Nov 24 2022
Stronghold Podcast #78 | One on Prime 4 & One 163
In 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
Nov 16 2022
Stronghold Podcast #77 | Islam Makhachev subs Oliveira | Pereira KOs Adesanya | UFC 281
In 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
Oct 11 2022
Stronghold Podcast #76 | Lee vs Xiong 3 | ONE judging vs UFC judging
In 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
Oct 8 2022
Stronghold Podcast #75 Muujig Altantugs
Muujig 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
Sep 8 2022
Stronghold Podcast #74 | UFC Paris | UFC 279 breakdown
In 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
Aug 31 2022
Stronghold Podcast #73 | Matt Pellino | Demetrius Johnson Ko’s Moraes | Christian Lee gets revenge
Matt 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, Demetrius Johnson's KO of Adriano Moraes, and much more! I breakdown what it was like to judge the event and be there live. Enjoy
Stronghold Podcast #72 | Jason Gregoriades
Aug 25 2022
Stronghold Podcast #72 | Jason Gregoriades
Jason 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
Jun 17 2022
Stronghold Podcast #71 | UFC 275 | Unkkle Ron & Charmaine
I’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
Stronghold Podcast #70 | ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs Vienot | Lion City Championship 2
In 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
Stronghold Podcast #69 | David Ooi
David 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
Apr 26 2022
Stronghold Podcast #68 | Judging at ONE Championship | Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson win by KO
In 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
Mar 10 2022
Stronghold Podcast #66 | Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green | Masvidal vs Covington
In 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
Feb 23 2022
Stronghold Podcast #65 | Matt Pellino
Matt 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
Jan 17 2022
Stronghold Podcast #64 | Tiffany Teo
Tiffany 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.