#145 DUSTIN POIRIER ARRESTED

#145 DUSTIN POIRIER ARRESTED

Enson Inoue shares his honest thoughts on Dustin Poirier's recent arrest and explains why his initial reaction completely changed after taking time to reflect on retirement, identity and the mental challenges many fighters face after leaving the sport. Rather than judging the situation, Enson draws on his own experiences and discusses why life after fighting can be one of the toughest battles an athlete faces.We also announce the launch of Outlast Athlete Management, a new venture dedicated to helping fighters secure opportunities, sponsorships and careers around the world. https://www.outlastathletemanagement.com/ Do you agree with Enson's perspective? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Tik Tok**https://www.tiktok.com/@yamatodamashii.po**Follow TEAM YAMATODAMASHII** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/ **YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/ **Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow Jim @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jimmymain08/?hl=en

#144 UFC FREEDOM 250 REACTION

Enson Inoue is back to break down one of the most talked-about fight cards of the year as UFC Freedom 250 brought the action to the White House.From Justin Gaethje's incredible performance to the biggest moments, controversies and surprises from the card, Enson gives his unfiltered thoughts on everything that went down. Was this one of the greatest UFC events ever? Did Gaethje shock the world? And what does it all mean for the divisions moving forward?Join us as we react to the fights, discuss the atmosphere of holding an event at the White House, and dive into the performances that have the MMA world talking.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Tik Tok**https://www.tiktok.com/@yamatodamashii.po**Follow TEAM YAMATODAMASHII** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/ **YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/ **Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow Jim @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jimmymain08/?hl=en

#143 MAN VS WOMEN AT BREAKING DOWN

In this episode of the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST, Enson Inoue gives his firsthand perspective from inside the arena as Breaking Down staged a man vs woman fight that has divided opinion across Japan.We also discuss:🥊 Dozer's brutal one-punch knockout🥊 Soncho's impressive victory and incredible journey🥊 Meka's controversial loss and the medical staff incident🥊 The visa problems that cancelled Korean fighters' bouts🥊 Breaking Down's explosive growth and popularity in Japan🥊 Why Enson believes the man vs woman fight was a huge riskPlus, Enson shares behind-the-scenes stories from Fukuoka and explains why Breaking Down is creating stars at a level he hasn't seen since the PRIDE era.👇 What did you think of the man vs woman fight? Let us know in the comments.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Tik Tok**https://www.tiktok.com/@yamatodamashii.po**Follow TEAM YAMATODAMASHII** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/ **YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/ **Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow Jim @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jimmymain08/?hl=en

#142 MVP MMA ON NETFLIX

Enson Inoue gives his thoughts on the debut MVP MMA event on Netflix, including Ronda Rousey’s quick finish, Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou’s performance, the empty arena atmosphere, and whether the overall level matched top UFC competition.The episode also covers Jon Jones comments about Ngannou, the future of MVP MMA, fighter pay, and why Enson believes promotions need long term sustainability to survive.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Tik Tok**https://www.tiktok.com/@yamatodamashii.po**Follow TEAM YAMATODAMASHII** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/ **YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/ **Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow Jim @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jimmymain08/?hl=en

#141 Strickland vs Chimaev UFC 328 Review

Enson Inoue gives his thoughts on UFC 328 after a wild night of fights featuring Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev and Tatsuro Taira title fight against Joshua Van.We break down Strickland surviving Chimaev’s early pressure, whether Chimaev gassed himself out trying to force the finish, and the post-fight respect between the two after weeks of intense trash talk. We also discuss Taira coming up short in his attempt to become the first Japanese UFC champion, Joshua Van’s performance, Volkov’s smart gameplan, Sean Brady’s win over Buckley, and King Green’s impressive showing against Jeremy Stephens.Plus updates on RajaJackson, the UFC potentially returning to Japan, and what’s next for Chimaev after losing the title fight.If you enjoy old-school MMA perspectives, Japanese MMA talk, and honest fight breakdowns, make sure to subscribe and leave a comment with topics you want us to cover next.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Tik Tok**https://www.tiktok.com/@yamatodamashii.po**Follow TEAM YAMATODAMASHII** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/ **YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/ **Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow Jim @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jimmymain08/?hl=en