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The We Are Rizin podcast is hosted by two dedicated MMA fans(Focus Fights' J. Christian Gary and MMASucka's Andrew Benjamin). This podcast focus mainly on the great MMA promotion Rizin based out of Tokyo, Japan. There is also coverage of other JMMA and MMA in the Asian continent. The main goal of this podcast is get RIZIN more international recognition that the western MMA media refuses to give. We hope you enjoy the show. Feel free to give your feedback. WE ARE RIZIN!

We are Rizin


    • Mar 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 194 EPISODES


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    Erik Hammer Interview Bloodsport 9: Calvin Tankman, Trip To N. Korea, Inoki, What is a Pro Wrestler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 73:15


    Andrew & Christian welcome back Erik Hammer who takes on Calvin Tankman at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9. Hammer is currently undefeated in Bloodsport. Hammer talks about his opponent, preparing for a monster like him, memories of Antonio Inoki, traveling to North Korea, what is a pro wrestler, and more! Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 will be available on FiteTV+

    Royce Isaacs ロイス・アイザックス Bloodsport 9 Interview: "I'm going to put you to sleep buddy!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 32:25


    Andrew is joined by NJPW's and Team Filthy member Royce Isaacs ロイス・アイザックス to talk about his upcoming match at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 against Johnny Bloodsport aka John Morrison. Isaacs talks about his time in DDT, Morrison's online trash talk, his Bloodsport experience, if he's coming back to Japan, how he plans to train for John Morrison, and more! Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 will be available on FiteTV+: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnet... Follow Royce Isaacs on social media: IG/Twitter: royceisaacs

    NJPW's Alex Coughlin アレックス・コグリン Bloodsport 9 Interview - Uemura, Great Muta, Slap Fight, Android

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 51:04


    Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show NJPW's Alex Coughlin アレックス・コグリン who takes on fellow Young Lion Yuya Uemura at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9. Coughlin talks about the match, his history with this Uemura, Great Muta, the Android nickname, Slap Fight, and more! Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 will be available on FITE TV+: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnet... Follow Alex Coughlin on Twitter: IG: https://www.instagram.com/somethingso... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexCoughlin93

    Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 Interview Pancrase 331: Talks Upcoming Fight, Future HEARTS fighters, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 32:31


    Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 who will be taking on Kisa Miyake at Pancrase 331. Topics include his return to Pancrase, his thoughts on his opponent, Pancrase FW championship, Krav Maga, other fighters at HEARTS, and more! Pancrase 331 along with Pancrase 332 will air live on March 26 Sunday and will be available live with English commentary by subscribing to Pancrase's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pancrasemma/... Follow Hirotaka Nakada on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hirotaka_MMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirotakanak...

    Grant Bogdanove Interview UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 44:30


    Andrew welcomes back to the show Grant Bogdanove who will be one half of the English commentary for UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2 airing live from Japan this weekend. Bogdanove talks about the unique rules for the gi and nogi matches, some of the matches on the show, if he will fight in Rizin in 2023, future of grappling business and more! UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2 will be available on FITE.TV. Watch Unrivaled 2 on FITE this Saturday: https://www.fite.tv/watch/unrivaled-2...

    Naoki Inoue 井上直樹 RIZIN 40 Interview: Talks Takizawa, Injury, UFC, Fan Questions, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 24:16


    Andrew welcomes back to the show Naoki Inoue 井上直樹 who will be fighting Kenta Takizawa at RIZIN 40. Inoue talks about the fight, his meniscus injury, the road to recovery, going to UFC at a young age, what is next for him in 2023, and answers fan questions! Follow Naoki Inoue on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaokiInoueMMA IG: https://www.instagram.com/naokiinouemma

    Ren Hiramoto 平本蓮 RIZIN LANDMARK 4 Post-Fight Interview: Trashes Mikuru, Next Fight, UFC, Cobra Kai

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 19:46


    Andrew welcomes back to the show Ren Hiramoto 平本蓮 who is fresh off his win over Satoshi "Dominator" Yamasu at RIZIN LANDMARK 4. Hiramoto talks about the fight, his injury, the new weight that was announced before the fight, of course Mikuru Asakura, BREAKING DOWN, and the one person who he respects in MMA. Check out the fight on RIZIN's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCXi2... The full show is available on FITE Follow Ren Hiramoto on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ren___k1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/REN_MMA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdd...

    Interview with Toshiomi Kazama 風間敏臣 & Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 - PANCRASE 323

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 37:10


    Andrew & Christian talk to Toshiomi Kazama 風間敏臣 & Hirotaka Nakada who will both be fighting at PANCRASE 323 Saturday Sept 11 this weekend. NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES IT IS AUDIO ONLY Both fighters talk about their upcoming fights, their previous wins at 321, Nakada's newly earned nickname, training with AJPW Triple Crown Champion Jake Lee, if Nakada might step in the professional wrestling ring, if Kazama is interested in a QUINTET superfight, and what they want next if they win. You can order Pancrase 323 here: https://tiget.net/events/143129 Follow Kazama on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k.toshiomibjj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/toshiomi_0515 Follow Nakada on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirotakanakada_mma/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hirotaka_MMA Follow We are Rizin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeareRizinPod

    WAR Interview with Kazuma Kuramoto 倉本一真 RIZIN 29 - Talks BW GP, 1st RIZIN Fight, and Suplexes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 28:05


    Andrew welcomes back to the show Kazuma Kuramoto 倉本一真 to talk about his participation in the RIZIN BW GP. He takes on Alan Yamaniha in the opening round. He talks about his match, his first RIZIN match, a possible rematch with Ryo Okada, and predicts the number of suplexes he will do in the match. You can buy Rizin 29 through Live-Now: https://www.live-now.com/en-int/playe... Follow Kazuma Kuramoto on social on the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazumakuram... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kazuma_kuramoto Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    We are RIZIN Podcast Interview - Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 - Pancrase 321

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 28:06


    Andrew & Christian welcome to the show Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 to talk about his upcoming fight against Issei Tamura at Pancrase 321. Topics include this huge event in this early career, the first finish of his pro career, the government response to the pandemic in Japan, fighting Shibatar, and what he wants to do after this fight. You can buy the show with English commentary here: https://tiget.net/events/125587 ​ You can follow Nakada on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/hirotaka_mma ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirotaka_th.

    #160 WAR Interview Team Fairtex's Kazuko Sakamoto 坂元 和子 - QUINTET FN6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 44:25


    In our first interview with a QUINTET competitor, Andrew talks to Team Fairtex's Kazuko Sakamoto. Sakamoto is a grappler from Imanari Dojo. Interview topics include transitioing from gi to no-gi grappling, training under Masakazu Imanari, the "Kazuko Lock," being an older grappler, preparing for QUINTET, what she wants to accomplish in her grappling career, the IBJJF allowing leglocks, women in Japanese sports, and much more! See Sakamoto compete at Quintet Fight Night 6 in Tokyo live at the EX THEATER ROPPONGI on the UFC Fight Pass 3/12 at 4:00 AM. Follow Sakamoto on Instagram: kazulinda You can see Imanari's live rolling/demonstrations on their YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKP...​ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast​ ​... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #159: Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 & 5 Recap with BLK Lion's Airspaces's Zachary Shiloh & WM Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 122:39


    Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Zachary Shiloh, the host of BLK Lion's Airspace to talk Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 & 5 shows. The trio talk about all the matches, the decision to announce Bloodsport 5 matches after Bloodsport 4, the "Lucha Underground-ish" fight club set design, the awesome Superbeast/Bad Dude Tito match, the announced Bloodsport 6 main event, and a little Wrestlemania talk near the end. You can listen to BLK Lion's Airspace on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ​ Spotify: https://anchor.fm/blklionsairspace ​ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: @WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: @abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: @Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ​...) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #158 WAR Interview: Josh Barnett talks Bloodsport 4 & 5, MMA, What's Wrong with Wrestling Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 49:52


    Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Josh Barnett who is on hand to talk about Bloodsport 4 & 5, problems in pro wrestling today, why Bloodsport wrestlers get more bookings after competing, his Bellator status, Fedor, and much more. Check out Bloodsport 4 & 5 at https://www.bloodsport.watch/ ​ Follow We are RIZIN Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeareRizinPod

    #157: WAR Interview with NJPW's Alex Coughlin (アレックス・コグリン): Talks Bloodsport match, JR Kratos, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 38:55


    Andrew & Christian are joined by New Japan Pro Wrestling Young Lion Alex Coughlin. Coughlin will be competing at Bloodsport 4 against JR Kratos. Coughlin talks about being a Young Lion at the LA Dojo, his match against JR Kratos, training under Katsuyori Shibata, why 2021 will be his year, fan questions, and much more! Follow Alex Coughlin on social media: Twitter: @AlexCoughlin93 Instagram: @somethingsomethingdeadlift Catch Bloodsport 4 (2/13) & 5 (2/20) at https://www.bloodsport.watch/ ​ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ​ ​... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #156: WAR Interview: Gil Guardado talks Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 Match Against Diego Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 35:21


    Andrew & Christian talk to Gil Guardado who makes his pro wrestling debut at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 this weekend 2/13 against Diego Perez. Guardado talks about getting into MMA, his upcoming pro wrestling match, Xtreme Couture, if wrestling is a sport or performance art, returning to competitive MMA, and how COVID affected the Xtreme Couture gym. Follow Gil on social media: Twitter/Instagram: gil_guardado

    #155: UWFi Retrospective: Mark Fleming Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 83:48


    From our pandemic backlog, Andrew & Christian talk to UWFi wrestler Mark Fleming. Fleming talks about his career, coming up in the territory era, training under Lou Thesz, UWFi, the problem with pro wrestling nowadays, and many more topics. You can buy his book "It's Wrestling, Not Rasslin'!" through Crowbar Press here: http://www.crowbarpress.com/cbp-books/23-mf.html

    #154: Girls, Grappling, and Grit Interview w/ director MarQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 59:18


    Andrew & Christian talk to MarQ from WMMANews to discuss his documentary Girls, Grappling, and Grit, a film on the growing women's amateur wrestling scene. If you are interested in seeing the film reach out to MarQ on social media at WMMANews on Twitter.

    #153 RIZIN 26 WMMA Preview w/ MarQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 97:15


    Andrew and Christian are joined by MarQ of WMMANews to talk about the women's MMA fights at RIZIN 26. Follow Marq on Twitter: WMMANews Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935) Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

    #152: 【RIZIN26】WAR speaks to Naoki Inoue | 井上直樹選手の試合前インタビュー

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 28:10


    Andrew welcomes back to the show Naoki Inoue, who takes on Yuki Motoya at Rizin 26. Inoue talks about his upcoming fight, training at Sonic Squad, if he should be next in line for the title, and his pick of Horiguchi/Kai. Follow Naoki Inoue on social media: Twitter/Instagram: naokiinouemma Follow his Youtube channel, 魅津希と井上直樹 /MIZUKI & NAOKI INOUE at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCln1... Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #151【RIZIN26】WAR speaks to Kazuma Kuramoto | 倉本一真選手の試合前インタビュー

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 24:58


    Andrew welcomes to the show Kazuma Kuramoto who will be making his RIZIN debut at RIZIN 26 against Taiyo Nakahara. Kuramoto talks about his fight, how many times he plans to German suplex Nakahara, how the German suplex became a trademark move of his, why he doesn't get tired in fights, his first loss, his MMA future, if wrestling is the best base for fighting, and a number of other topics. Thank you to Shu Hirata for translating. Follow Kazuma Kuramoto on social on the following: Instagram: kazumakuramoto Twitter: kazuma_kuramoto Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #150【RIZIN26】WAR speaks to Ren Hiramoto | 平本蓮選手の試合前インタビュー

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 41:07


    Andrew welcomes to the show the very controversial and outspoken former K1 kickboxer now RIZIN MMA fighter Ren Hiramoto. Hiramoto is making his MMA pro debut against Kyogei Hagiwara at RIZIN 26. Hiramoto talks about his transition to MMA, his thoughts on his opponent (and it's not positive), his comments on transgender discrimination, what his goals are as an MMA fighter, his thoughts on Yutaka Saito vs Mikuru Asakura (that is also not positive), the best and worst dressed kickboxers, his prefight routines, Starbucks, and video games. Thank you to his manager, Shu Hirata, for translating. Follow Ren Hiramoto on social media: Instagram/Twitter: ren___k1 Follow his Youtube Channel: 平本 蓮 / REN HIRAMOTO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSI... Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #149: RIZIN 26's Nadaka Yoshinari Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 41:07


    Andrew with translator LJ talk to the Japanese Muay Thai Phenom Nadaka Yoshinari (吉成 名高). Yoshinari is one of the kickboxers in the world and he is one of a few non-Thai fighters to win a Lumpinee Stadium championship. He fights Phetmalai Phetjaroenvit at RIZIN 26. Yoshinari talks about how he got into kickboxing, kickboxing in Thailand vs kickboxing in Japan, which weight class he thinks he'll eventually settle in, his thoughts on his opponent, and difficulty in finding opponents for his weight class, elbows allowed in his RIZIN matches, being more recognizable after his RIZIN debut, and what he likes to order at Starbucks. You can follow Nadaka Yoshinari at: Instagram: nadakamuay Twitter: 445_nada Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #148: Billy Nayden of MMA-Prospects Talks RIZIN Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 72:58


    Andrew & Christian welcome to the show Billy Nayden of MMA-Prospects.com to talk his RIZIN rankings, how the rankings are made, problems with the current MMA ranking system for UFC, and his thoughts on RIZIN in 2020. Follow Nayden on Twitter: @bnayden Check out his RIZIN rankings at https://mma-prospects.com/rizin/ Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

    #147: Bloodsport 3 Review w/ Zachary Shiloh: Is this a UWFi?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 114:10


    Andrew is joined by Zachary Shiloh to review Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. They go over all the matches, pick their favorite matches, look at Jon Moxley works the Bloodsport style, and how the wrestlers overall adapted to a shoot fighting style. You can order the show on Fite.TV Follow Zachary Shiloh on Twitter: BLKLion130 Listen to his podcast, "BLK Lion's Airspace" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blk-lions-airspace/id1469823805

    #146 RIZIN 25 Review w/ Jack Wannan: The Resurrection of Taiga

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 152:44


    Andrew & Christian are joined again by Knockdown News' Jack Wannan to discuss the RIZIN 25 show from Osaka-Jo Hall. They go over all the fights, pick possible future matchups, whether Ebata/Sano was so bad it's good or so bad it's bad, Taiga's resurrection, Hagiwara and his beautiful foot stomp, and the judging of Saito/Asakura. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF. You can follow Jack on Twitter at: JackWannan Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 )

    #145 Rizin 25 Preview w/ Jack Wannan of Knockdownnews.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 144:45


    Andrew and Christian are joined by Jack Wannan of Knockdownnews.com. They talk all things RIZIN 25 and give predictions to the announced match card. As well they discuss the future of the atomweight and light heavyweight titles. You can follow Jack on Twitter at: JackWannan Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

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    #144 【RIZIN25】WAR speaks with Tatsuki Saomoto|竿本樹生選手のインタビュー|対戦相手のご印象、格闘技を始められたきっかけなど

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 40:56


    Andrew welcomes to the show BRAVE Gym fighter, Tatsuki Saomoto. Saomoto takes on Daichi Kitakata at RIZIN 25 on Nov 21. Topics include how Saomoto got in MMA, thoughts on his opponent if he has any in going up in weight, his first pro fight which was a loss, Playstation 3, and more! You can follow Saomoto at: Twitter: tatsuki19961004 Instagram: tatsuki_brave Check Saomoto's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9pw... Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

    #143【RIZIN25】WAR speaks with Yutaka Saito |斎藤裕選手のインタビュー|次戦の意気込み、今後の展望など

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 48:06


    Andrew welcomes to the show Shooto featherweight champion Yutaka Saito to talk about his upcoming match at RIZIN 25 against Mikuru Asakura for the inaugural RIZIN FW championship. Saito talks about the match, his opponent, the status of his Shooto FW belt, if he was surprised to get the call for the match, his camp Paraestra Koiwa, worst injury he sustained in a fight, what he would be doing if he wasn't a fighter, and even tries his some of the English he has been teaching himself. Follow Yutaka Saito at: Twitter/Instagram: @yutakasaito1008 Check out Saito's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeK1fLPjfHJYZ-Ucr0VK4cw Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-rizin/id1520266182 ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8

    #142 Stewart Fulton Interview: Pancrase 319, Quintet FN 5, & RISE DOA Osaka, Takada Dojo, RIZIN.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 106:25


    Andrew and Christian welcome the venerable Stewart Fulton for the first time on the show. Fulton is one of the best English commentators in all of combat sports. He will be commentating Quintet FN5 on UFC Fight Pass and RISE DOA Osaka available on FITE. He previews the Pancrase 319, Quintet and, DOA shows with Andrew and Christian. As well, he talks about his pro MMA career, training at the Takada Dojo, how he gets over fighters who have under 500 records, why he hasn't worked with RIZIN, and if he would ever return to MMA competition and much more! Follow Stewart Fulton on: Twitter: @sfultonmma Instagram: sfulton_mma Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: @WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: @abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: @Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-rizin/id1520266182 ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8

    #141: Kakutogi Road Interview with creator Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 64:15


    Andrew is joined by Michael, creator of "Kakutogi Road: The Complete History of MMA." Michael is chronicling the history of shootfighting, UWFi, RINGS, and the early birth of MMA with interviews, podcasts, and articles. You can support the endeavor on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/KakutogiRoad

    #140: Takahiro Ashida 芦田崇宏 RIZIN 24 Post-Fight Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 44:59


    Andrew and Christian with WAR translator LJ talk to Takahiro Ashida 芦田崇宏 fresh off his win at RIZIN 24 against Kyohei Hagiwara. They talk to Ashida about his win at 24, who he wants to fight next, if he had a change of mind in rematching Ren Hiramoto, shoes, how he celebrated his win, his thoughts on the recent FW Title match in DEEP, if that title interests him and take fan questions. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF. Follow Ashida at: Twitter: mmatakahiro Instagram: ashidatakahiro

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    #139 Bloodsport 3 Preview w/ Zachary Shiloh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 113:19


    Andrew & Christian are joined by Zachary Shiloh to break down Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 card as well give predictions. You can follow Zach on Twitter: @BLKLion130 You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8

    #138: Homicide Interview for Bloodsport 3: Talks Tom Lawlor, Xavier memories, ROH

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 27:22


    Andrew & Christian are joined by The Notorious 187 Homicide in a rare interview to talk about his upcoming match against Tom Lawlor at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Topics include his opponent, memories of ROH champion Xavier, wanting to wrestle in Japan, wrestling again for ROH, and his love of PRIDE. You can follow Homicide at: Instagram: @cideoutlaw5150 He urges you to support his wrestlers he has trained such as Santana & Ortiz on PWTees. You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8 Intro taken from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=317c--b6j…hannel=IQWrestler

    #137: Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 Calvin Tankman Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 34:49


    Christian talks with one of the fastest rising pro wrestlers on the indie scene, Calvin Tankman. Tankman will be facing off against Alexander James at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Topics include his athletic pursuits as a youth, breaking into wrestling, his thoughts on his opponent, and the other shows he will be wrestling on as part of The Collective weekend. You can follow Calvin Tankman at: Twitter/Instagram: @calvintankman You can buy his merchandise at: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/calvintankman.html You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts…odsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8 Intro taken from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=317c--b6j…hannel=IQWrestler

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    #136: Bloodsport 3 Interview w/ Josh Alexander: Talks DB Smith Jr., wrestling injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 36:37


    Andrew talks with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander about his match against Davey Boy Smith Jr. at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Topics include his thoughts on his fellow Canadian opponent, wrestling while injured, if wrestling is performance art or a sport, being a wrestling trainer, intergender wrestling, and a host of other topics. #bloodsport #joshalexander #daveyboysmithjr #wrestling #joshbarnett You can follow Josh Alexander at: Twitter/Instagram: @Walking_Weapon You can buy his merchandise at: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/josh-alexander.html http://www.teespring.com/stores/walking-weapons-warehouse You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: @WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: @abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: @Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-rizin/id1520266182 ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8 Intro taken from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=317c--b6j…hannel=IQWrestler

    135 “Black Panther” BeyNoah “ブラックパンサー”ベイノア Interview: RISE DOA, Pro Wrestling, BLM, Chadwick Boseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 71:18


    Andrew & Christian are joined by WAR translator LJ to welcome “Black Panther” BeyNoah “ブラックパンサー”ベイノア to the show. BeyNoah takes on Hirokatsu Miyagi at RISE DEAD OR ALIVE 2020 YOKOHAMA on 10/11. Topics include growing up in Japan, his thoughts on his upcoming fight, Chadwick Boseman's passing, how pro-wrestling inspired his walkouts, defending the 70kg RISE belt, going into MMA, BLM, and cutting a heel promo. You can follow BeyNoah at: Twitter: blapan_b_noah Instagram: noah__bey You can catch RISE DOA live on FITE.TV: https://www.fite.tv/watch/rise-dead-or-alive-2020/2p84j/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8

    #134: Lindsay Snow Interview Bloodsport 3: Leyla Hirsch, Tourney, Pandemic Life, Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 33:23


    Andrew welcomes back "Kaiju Power" Lindsay Snow to the show to talk about her participation in the 4-person women's tournament at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 on 10/11. Snow talks about what she has been doing in the pandemic, taking up the hobby of gilding, rematching Leyla Hirsch, why she will the tournament, how the pandemic affected her wrestling, BJJ training and tattoo business, wanting to wrestle for AEW, and bad tattoos. #bloodsport #lindsay snow #leylahirsch #killerkelly #allysinkay #wrestling #joshbarnett You can follow Lindsay Snow at: Twitter/Instagram: kaijupower You can buy her merchandise at: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wres... You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: discord.gg/SVmfH8 Intro taken from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=317c--b6j…hannel=IQWrestler

    #133: Matt Makowski Interview for Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3: Simon Grimm, Pandemic, C. Covington

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 56:34


    Andrew and Christian welcome back to the show "Weapon X" Matt Makowski who takes on Simon Grimm at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Makowski talks about his match with Grimm, what he's been doing to survive the pandemic, his thoughts on Colby Covington, having a match indoors vs. outdoors, and a host of other topics. #bloodsport #simongrimm #mattmakowski #wrestling #joshbarnett You can follow Matt Makowski at: Twitter: TheMattMakowski Instagram: matthewmakowski You can buy his merchandise at: https://mattmakowski.bigcartel.com/ You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-112624935 ) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: https://discord.gg/SVmfH8

    #132: Bloodsport Edition: "Grizzly" Kal Jak Interview: Talks Erik Hammer, SUG, Colby Covington

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 61:56


    Andrew & Christian talk to "Grizzly" Kal Jak who takes on Erik Hammer at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport on 10/11. Jak talks about his time in NXT, what he has been doing during the pandemic, wrestling at OSU alongside Colby Covington, Izzy vs Costa prediction, Gaethje vs Khabib prediction, any interest in going into MMA, his dislike of Tik Tok, and being contacted to do Submission Underground. #bloodsport #kaljak #erikhammer #wrestling #joshbarnett You can follow Kal Jak at: Twitter: Kal_Jak You can buy his merchandise at: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/kaljak You can purchase Josh Barnett's Bloodsport live and on demand on FITE.TV or through the FITE app: https://www.fite.tv/watch/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-2020/2p6f3/ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Andrew's Twitter: abenja1 J. Christian Gary's Twitter: Chrisgary92 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-112624935) RIZIN/JMMA Discord: https://discord.gg/SVmfH8 Intro taken from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=317c--b6jEE&ab_channel=IQWrestler

    #131: RIZIN 24 Review w/ Drake Riggs: SUDARIO VS. DYLAN JAMES, Weird SD's, Tenshin is Unstoppable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 161:05


    Andrew & Christian are joined MyMMANews' and Broadened Horizin host Drake Riggs to discuss all things RIZIN 24. Going through the show by weight class, they discuss who looked good in their fights, who did not, the FOTY candidate between Yusuke Yachi vs. Juri Ohara, what is next for Yachi, the BAFFLING split decisions that impacted some fights, SUDARIO VS DYLAN JAMES, and what can be next for Tenshin. Make sure to check out Broadened Horizin at: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChaelYeeaah/videos Follow Drake on Twitter at: DrakeRiggs_ Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF

    #130: RIZIN 24 Preview w/ MyMMANews'/Broadened Horizin Host Drake Riggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 147:25


    Andrew & Christian are joined MMA writer Drake Riggs to talk about the upcoming RIZIN 24 show from the Saitama Super Arena on 9/27. Before going into the card, a discussion is had about why JMMA seems to get little attention from western MMA media. Then a discussion is held about what RIZIN can do to strengthen it's international relations with it's international fans. After all the fights are discussed from the kickboxing matches, to the crazy Sudario/James double debut HW match, the implications that could happen if Shoji beats Kai, Tenshin on NYE show, and more. Follow Drake Riggs on Twitter (DrakeRiggs_) You can catch Broadened Horizin at https://www.youtube.com/user/ChaelYeeaah/videos

    #129: Pancrase 318 Interviews with Hiroto Uesako, Toshiomi Kazama, & Hirotaka Nakada

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 32:21


    In this HEARTS trifecta interview, Andrew & Christian talk to Hiroto Uesako. Toshiomi Kazama, and Hirotaka Nakada on their upcoming fights at Pancrase 318. At the time of this interview's recording, Uesako had a fight scheduled but it was nixed and he will be fighting against Koshi Matsumoto at Pancrase 319 10/25. Toshiomi Kazama is looking to rebound from his debut loss as he takes on Atsushi Ueda. Hirotaka Nakada will be taking on Yu Karino in the finals of the LW Neo-Blood Tournament. You can watch the show live and free on Pancrase's Youtube channel 9/27. You can follow all the fighters: Uesako on Twitter & Instagram (Hiroto_Uesako) Kazama on Instagram (k.toshiomibjj)& Twitter (toshiOMI_0515) Nakada on Twitter (Hirotaka_MMA) & Instagram (hirotaka_0401)

    #128: Bellator 245 & Bellator 246 Review with TeeptoTheJunk: One Show Sucked, The Other Didn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 130:04


    Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator & RIZIN fan TeeptotheJunk to talk about the Bellator 245 and Bellator 246 shows. Bellator 245 was an awful show. Bellator 246 was the polar opposite and was an AWESOME show that saw a new BW champion crowned, some awesome finishes. the retirement of Jon Fitch, and a great way to end Bellator's tenure on the Paramount Network.

    WAR# 127: Tsuyoshi Sudario スダリオ剛 Interview: Talks RIZIN 24, MMA Debut, Dylan James' Trash Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 46:27


    Andrew and Christian talk to former sumo wrestler, Sudario Tsuyoshi, who will be making his MMA debut at RIZIN 24 against pro wrestler Dylan James. Topics include how Sudario is adapting to MMA training, why doesn't miss chanko nabe, training under Enson Inoue, responding to Dylan James' statements at a recent RIZIN press conference, what his goals are for his MMA career, and how he plans to carve his niche among sumo wrestlers turned MMA fighters. Enson Inoue translates and also talks about his reaction that Sudario would be fighting a pro wrestler, how he thinks Sudario is adapting to the MMA training regime, and what his goals for Sudario are. You can follow either on their respective social medias: Sudario Tsuyoshi: Twitter: @TSUYOSHIKAMIYA3 Instagram: tsuyoshi__13 Enson Inoue: Twitter: @ensoninoue Instagram: ensoninoue Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

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    We are RIZIN #126: RIZIN 24's Kyohei Hagiwara (萩原京平) Interview: Talks Ashida Fight, Mikuru, Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 59:52


    Andrew & Christian with WAR translator LJ talk to "The Underground Emperor" Kyohei Hagiwara about his upcoming fight against Takahiro Ashida at RIZIN 24. Besides the fight, topics include getting the call for RIZIN 22, getting his start in underground fighting, if he's interested in fighting Mikuru, his personal passions which include motorcycles, what his tattoos represent, and the difficulties they cause in his everyday life. Follow Kyohei Hagiwara in the following social medias: Twitter: pax12_k Instagram: k12_smoker Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

    We are RIZIN #125: Takahiro Ashida 芦田崇宏 Interview: Talks RIZIN 24 Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 44:04


    Andrew and Christian with the help of WAR translator LJ interview Takahiro Ashida who fight Kyohei Hagiwara at RIZIN 24. Topics include how he got his start in MMA, his thoughts on his opponent, what it's like training at the BRAVE Gym, and what he does outside of fighting. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF. Twitter: mmaTakahiro Instagram: ashidatakahiro

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    We are RIZIN #124: DEEP 96's Lebana Ezekiel Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 39:45


    Andrew & Chrisitan with WAR translator LJ talk to DEEP and Grachan fighter Lebana Ezekiel who fights out of the BRAVE gym. Topics include when he moved from the Congo to Japan, getting into MMA, his second fight in his pro career at DEEP 96, how he wants to improve as fighter, and his goals as an MMA fighter. Follow him on Instagram at @lebanaezechiel

    We are RIZIN #123: Topkvlt w/ Kyle Davis: Horror movies and RIZIN 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 157:51


    In this non-combat sports edition of WAR, Andrew talks to one of the hosts of the Youtube horror movie podcast Topkvlt, Kyle Davis. Kyle first reviews the excellent RIZIN 20 show. After Kyle, talks about his podcast and gives his recommendations for horror movies, why political correctness hurts horror, and some awful horror movies you should not watch. Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT4_3dK_OomPTKQWUPz-SQ

    We are RIZIN #122: Bellator 245/246 Preview with TeeptotheJunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 105:27


    Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk (TeeptotheJunk on Twitter) to look at the Bellator 245 and Bellator 246 fight cards.

    We are RIZIN #122: Bellator 244 Review w/ TeeptotheJunk: Nemkov is the new Champ!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 111:16


    Andrew is joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk to talk about the Bellator 244 results. They go over all the winners, losers, future matchups for Bader and Nemkov. why Roy Nelson should hang em up, why John Salter is better than Yoel Romero, the awesome Outlax/Piccolotti match, the stacked 170 division, and much more.

    We are RIZIN #121: RIZIN 23 Review w/ TrashyColeFan: Kai Finally is a Champ!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 164:39


    Andrew and TrashyColeFan discuss the awesome RIZIN 23 show. They talk about their experience watching on RIZIN Live, the cost of the PPV, what to do with the winners and losers, how awesome Makoto Shinryu is, what to do about Taiga, and also one of the worst fights of the year. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

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