Stronghold Podcast

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

In this episode of the podcast we break down One on Prime 4 & One 163 including Christian Lee's incredible performance against Abbasov

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

David Ooi is a Judo black belt, BJJ black belt, and co-founder of SG Submission Grappling. SHOW LESS

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. 

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.

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.

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.

This 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

In 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.

In 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!

In 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?

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

Major 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.

We'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!

In 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.

In 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.

In 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!

In 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. 

In 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

In 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.

In 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. 

Major 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!

In 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.

Welcome 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.

In 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. 

In 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

In 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.

In 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. 

Tiffany 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.

In 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. 

In this episode of the Podcast Luke breaks down UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje, Khabib's retirement, and the pound for pound rankings.

In 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! 

Yang is a businessman, coach, martial artist, and owner of Equilibrium MMA in Singapore.

Gregg 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.

In this episode of the podcast Luke and his Wife Charmaine discuss the recent UFC, One, and Bellator fights. They also discuss MMA news and the man who was surrounded by 5 police officers at Esplanade Drive who got tased, punched an officer, and fled police.

In this clip from episode 31 BJJ black belt Bruno Amorim talks about winning his IBJJF world title against JT Torres, and competing against other elite BJJ athletes like Ryan Hall and Jake Mackenzie.