We are Rizin

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)

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.

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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

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 )

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Andrew and Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeepToTheJunk to talk about the Bellator 244 card which has two former RIZIN fighters booked in the main and co-main. Valentin Moldavsky takes on Roy Nelson and Vadim Nemkox takes on Ryan Bader for the LHW title.

Andrew & Christian are joined by Fight Prose to discuss the RIZIN 22. They go over all the fights, talk about future fights to make, what happens with Yusuke Yachi after this loss, finding new opponents for Nadaka Yoshinari, and who can be the next contender for the bantamweight title. Photo courtesy of Rizin FF.

Andrew and Christian with guest TrashyColeFan talk about the RIZIN 23 card. They go over all the fights, speculate on the international distribution (this was recorded before the announcement of RIZIN Live), talk about how some fights can end in a 2020 way, and answer social media questions. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian are joined by Eric from Fight Prose to talk about RIZIN's return show, RIZIN 22. They talk about all the fights, pick their winners, and talk about the status of the international distribution of the show. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF. Follow Fight Prose at https://twitter.com/FightProse Visit their website at https://fightprose.substack.com/

Andrew & Christian talk to Hirotaka Nakada & Mamoru Uoi "Fullswing." Nakada is fresh off his professional MMA debut winning and advancing in the Pancrase Lightweight Neo-Blood Tournament. We talk about his win, the advice coach Kenji Osawa was giving him in between rounds, what he thinks about his opponent in the finals, and other topics. Fullswing will be taking on Yuki Motoya at RIZIN 23 in a bantamweight match. Topics include how he earned the nickname, changing his camp to the HEARTS gym, what he does outside of fighting, his thoughts on Motoya, starting out as an MMA fighter with 2 draws and a loss, and other topics. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian welcome Daryl Lokoku who competes against shootboxer Kaito in a kickboxing match at RIZIN 23. Topics include his beginnings as an MMA fighter training in the Congo, being a POC in Japan and the difficulties it brings, his RIZIN contract status, thoughts on Kaito, and what he does when he is not training for a fight. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian talk to UWFi wrestler Steve Nelson in this segment looking back at the UWFi. Nelson is a champion in Sambo, pro wrestler, MMA fighter, who comes from a pro wrestling family. Topics include how he got into sambo, getting into pro wrestling, getting into the UWFi, thoughts on pro wrestling then vs now, fighting in MMA when it was a new sport, Evan Tanner, getting offered a UFC fight against a famous Russian wrestler, and so much more! Photo courtesy of Steve Nelson.