#140 RIZIN 53

#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

#138 UFC 327 & RIZIN LANDMARK 13

In this episode of the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST, we break down everything from UFC 327 and Rizin Landmark 15.We dive into the main event and that unbelievable performance where a fighter pushed through injury to still find a knockout, showing a level of heart you rarely see . We also react to one of the wildest heavyweight fights in recent memory, and talk about how the division might finally be getting the excitement it’s been missing.We also get into the controversial reports that the UFC may be cutting costs by no longer covering full travel and accommodation for fighters’ teams, and what that could mean for the future of the sport and the timing of the Trump appearance at UFC 327.On the Rizin side, we give our full thoughts on Rizin Landmark 15, including standout performances, tough losses for some fan favourites, and what’s next for some of Japan’s top fighters. We also touch on Jon Jones’ latest situation, rising prospects across different promotions, and share some behind-the-scenes insights from coaching, training, and what’s coming up next for the team.Let us know what you thought of UFC 327 and Rizin Landmark 15, and whether you agree with where the sport is heading.**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