city seems to be really into the sport. All of my clients follow MMA and are really into the UFC especially now that it’s on TV every night of the week. All of my clients are really pumped on my career and there are always at the event. I feel a good response from all the people of this city for sure.


OTM: Not too look past your opponent or this fight coming up, but what do you plan to do specifically with MMA, Grappling and Tattooing?

LS: Right now I’m contracted out with Strikeforce and I’m going to finish out the year with Strikeforce. I want to have a belt for sure. I want to fight the best out there. Right now I’m building up my career and gaining experience in the ring.


OTM: Strikeforce doesn’t have a 170 title holder at the moment, does it?

LS: That’s spot open. I definitely see myself taking that spot in the next couple of years. Let’s see who slides into that spot. There’s a lot of talent out there and a lot of tough guys at 170, luckily I train with a lot of the best guys out there and I feel confident that I will be there one day.


OTM: Cool. Any sponsors you want to thank or shout outs to make?

LS; Let me thank Kurt Osiander, who is my Jiu Jitsu Dad. All of my training partners, Joey, Jason, the guys at Fight and Fitness, James Cook my boxing instructor, Dave Alexander at SportsClub LA in SF and Ralph Gracie. Let me think, OntheMat (obviously), Shoyoroll and Lucky Gi.

OTM: Thanks a lot Luke!

LS: You’re welcome Gumby!