#143 MAN VS WOMEN AT BREAKING DOWN

#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

#140 RIZIN 53

Enson Inoue gives his thoughts on RIZIN 53 after a wild weekend of fights in Japan.We talk about Luis Gustavo becoming the new lightweight champion, the emotional story behind his win, Ren Hiramoto’s exhibition boxing match with Koji, and why Enson ended up turning the fight off. We also get into possible future matchups for Ren, Mikuru Asakura, Takeru’s retirement fight against Rodtang, and why RIZIN still feels different from every other MMA promotion.Enson also gives updates on his team and the next generation of fighters coming up in Japan.If you’re a fan of Japanese MMA, PRIDE era energy, and real fight talk, this one’s for you.**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

#139 GUAM

In this episode of the podcast, we go back to the early days of MMA in Guam and how the scene really started to grow.Enson shares the story of his first trip to the island in the late 90s, how a chance encounter led to training in a garage, and how a group of guys with no gym, no money, and no real structure built something that’s still impacting the region today .We also talk compare how Enson trained the team in Guam to how he trains his team today and cover the RIZIN Heavyweight GP announcement.**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