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YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#129 SERIOUS INJURY AT BREAKING DOWNIn this episode of the YAMATODAMASHII Podcast, Enson Inoue shares his honest thoughts on a recent Breaking Down incident that raised serious concerns around fighter safety and responsibility.We also discuss how moments like this impact the wider fight culture, where the line should be drawn between entertainment and danger, and how these situations can affect a fighter’s future. Beyond Breaking Down, we talk about the progress of Enson’s team, recent fighter performances, career momentum, and some of the highlights from 2025 and things to look forward to in 2026.As always, this is a candid, unfiltered conversation focused on p...
2025-12-2030 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#128 SUCKER-PUNCHEDEnson discusses exactly what happened at the Breaking Down 18 auditions — including the moment he was sucker-punched in the back of the head by a teenage fighter, the chaos that followed, and why this incident has blown up across Japan.Enson reveals the behind-the-scenes truth:• Who might have told Leo to attack him• Why the camera crew seemed to know it was coming• How the producers tried to control the situation• Why this makes Breaking Down look bad — and why he’s “90% sure” it wasn’t accidental• The formal apology, the money offered, and what he expects next• The real reason he might cut all...
2025-12-0535 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#127 SCUMBAG OR MISUNDERSTOOD?Enson Inoue returns on the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST to break down some of the biggest controversies in MMA right now.We look back at some of the comments received on the Tom Aspinall’s eye poke podcast, to the ongoing UFC betting scandal and chaos in RIZIN as on of Enson's fighters stormed the stage., Enson gives his raw, unfiltered opinions — no holding back.We also dive into the “Scumbag or Misunderstood?” list, where Enson shares honest thoughts on figures like Dana White, Phil Baroni, Chatri Sityodtong, Conor McGregor, and more.This episode has everything — hot takes, insider stories from Japan, and pure E...
2025-11-071h 00YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#126 ASPINALL EYE POKEEnson Inoue shares his brutally honest reaction to Tom Aspinall’s eye poke controversy and the decision that’s got the MMA world divided.In this episode of the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST, we cover everything from audtions for a new Team Yamatodamashii for Breaking Down, Buu's Power Slap debut in Saudi Arabia, and finish with Enson’s no-holds-barred take on Tom Aspinall’s eye poke incident. We also talk about the difference between the old school and modern fighter mentality and whether things have changed in combat sports.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Follow YAMATODA...
2025-10-2933 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#125 SMASHING MACHINE RELEASE WEEKENDIn episode 125 of the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST, James (Jim) shares his thoughts on the Smashing Machine. The movie hasn't been release in Japan yet so Enson hears how Hollywood has portrayed Pride FC, Mark Kerr’s story, and even Enson’s own fight with Mark. The two also discuss UFC 320, Jiri Prochazka’s incredible comeback, Bare Knuckle FC chaos, Power Slap in Saudi Arabia, and updates on Team YAMATODAMASHII members.💥 Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from Enson’s life in MMA, Japan, and beyond.#EnsonInoue #TheSmashingMachine #MMA #PrideFC #TheRock #MarkKerr #YamatoDamashiiPodcast🎙️ Chapters:00:00 - Intro with Koichi01:32 - Alex Pereira04:32...
2025-10-0847 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#123 RAJA REACTIONIn this episode of the Podcast, Enson reacts to the shocking incident involving Rampage Jackson’s son, Raja, at a pro wrestling event. We break down what happened, why it escalated, and what the consequences could be.The discussion also covers Buu making history as the first Japanese fighter in Power Slap, set to compete in Saudi Arabia. We look back at the recent UFC card including Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant win over Dricus Du Plessis and Kai Asakura’s difficult night, and we debate who has the best chance of becoming the first Japanese UFC champion.There’s also tal...
2025-08-2630 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#122 TEAM SHAKE UPIn this episode of Enson opens up about the biggest shake-up in TEAM YAMATODAMASHII'S history. He reveals why he cut three fighters from the team, the importance of loyalty and character, and how he’s moving forward with a stronger, tighter squad.We also talk about recent fights at Breaking Down 16.5 and upcoming bouts in K-1, DEEP, and possibly RIZIN. Enson shares updates on Meka, Bu, Koichi, Minoru, Satari, and more. Plus the latest on his immigration status and what’s next for the team.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podc...
2025-08-1332 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#121 AI & SOCIAL MEDIAWe dive deep into the world of social media and AI and how both are reshaping the fight game.Sarah breaks down how she’s helping fighters build a following without losing their focus, while Enson talks about trolls in Japan, egg memes, and why he’d never have bothered with Instagram during his fighting days. We also get into the rise of AI: how it could impact training, judging, and fighter safety and why it might be a lot scarier than people think.Plus: Thailand training camp recap, fake Facebook accounts, deepfakes, and the team’s approach to content creati...
2025-07-2454 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#120 HE WANTS TO FIGHT MEIn this episode Enson shares the full behind-the-scenes story of what went down at the BreakingDown 16 auditions, the tension with real gangsters vs. entertainers, and why this chaotic format is Japan’s most-watched fight show right now. We discuss the episode who appeared and Enson getting called out himself for a fight. We also dig into the training performances during the Thailand trip, we talk who is the RIZIN GOAT, Jon Jones retirement and much more.**Follow YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST on Instagram**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/**Fo...
2025-06-2648 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#119 DOUBLE FIGHT DAYEnson and James are back discussing Enson's busy weekend. They break down Yuji’s successful pro MMA debut in GRACHAN and Sattari's high-stakes K-1 title fight, including how Enson made both fights in one day, emotional moments with the team, and the game plans going in.Enson also speaks openly about his first public appearance since his arrest, the changing media perception in Japan, and what it felt like to walk out on national TV again.We also touch on the K-1 x Breaking Down brawl, the possible return of Kimura to the K-1 ring, and the sad passing of...
2025-06-2525 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#118 SMASHING MACHINEIn this episode of the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST, we break down The Smashing Machine trailer and talk all things Pride FC, Hollywood casting, and what it feels like to be portrayed in a movie without being consulted.Enson shares his honest thoughts on The Rock playing Mark Kerr, Satoshi Ishii taking on the role of Enson himself, and what the film gets right (and wrong) about the brutal early days of MMA. We also talk behind-the-scenes stories from his fight with Kerr and why this era of fighting was a whole different beast.**Follow the Team** https://www.instagram.com...
2025-05-1931 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#117 RIZIN OTOKO MATSURIEnson is fresh off attending RIZIN's epic Tokyo Dome show and ready to break it all down — from the Kleber stoppage and Mikuru's impressive win to sneaking into a VIP box and reacting to RIZIN still affiliating Sudario with YAMATODAMASHII. We cover standout performances, the future of the heavyweight division, Sudario’s struggles, Sabatello’s dominance, and whether Hagiwara vs Mikuru 2 should happen next. Plus: Enson’s thoughts on negotiating with K1 and the return of Sattari.**Follow the Team** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson...
2025-05-0853 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#116 RIZIN 50 THOUGHTSEnson and James are back, this time recapping all the action from RIZIN 50 — one of the most exciting cards in recent memory. From championship drama to breakout performances, the guys give their take on what went down and what could be next.They break down the razor-close main event between Naoki Inoue and Yuki Motoya, and debate whether the right fighter got the decision. Then it’s all about the electric co-main, as Chihiro Suzuki and Dautbek delivered a potential Fight of the Year. Enson explains why Suzuki’s stock only rose despite the loss — and whether he should still fi...
2025-04-0540 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#115 KOICHI DIDN'T TAPEnson and James are back with an express edition of the podcast, covering a huge weekend in Japanese MMA. Enson opens up about Koichi’s pro debut loss in Deep, sharing behind-the-scenes details on the preparation, emotional aftermath, and what comes next for the young fighter.They also dive into the controversy surrounding Kaito’s ONE Championship debut, Chatri’s response, and how fighter responsibility and old-school values clash with modern promotion tactics.The conversation shifts to UFC’s recent dip in star power, how it compares to the storytelling in RIZIN, and the challenges of matchmaking in modern MMA. Ens...
2025-03-2634 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#114 VICE'S DARK SIDE OF PRIDEEnson and James are back, this time diving deep into Vice’s Dark Side of the Cage episodes covering the rise and fall of Pride FC. With firsthand experience inside the legendary promotion, Enson gives his unfiltered take on the documentary, shedding light on what Vice got right—and what they missed.Enson opens up about his time in Pride, the supposed Yakuza connections, and whether he ever witnessed fight fixing. He shares his thoughts on the infamous Mark Coleman vs. Takada fight, the rumored Yakuza power struggle backstage at the Tokyo Dome, and the mysterious deaths of key Prid...
2025-03-1942 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#113 TEAM YAMATODAMASHIIEnson, Sarah and James are back talking Team YAMATODAMASHII. In the episode they discuss how the team formed, the characters on the team, the Japanese MMA scene, some of the team's recent and future fights, goals for the team and much more. **Follow the Team** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1**Follow Team Members**https://www.instagram.com/hirasan666/ https://www.instagram.com/rui_katou2002/ https://www.instagram.com/challenger___6/https://www.instagram.com/animalkoji_k1/https://www.instagram.com/meka.7010/ https://www.instagram.com/340.taso/https://www.instagram.com...
2025-02-171h 07YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#112 DENIS KANGEnson and James are back, this time joined by MMA legend Denis Kang. In this episode, Enson and Denis share their favourite Pride FC stories, discussing the differences between fanbases in Korea and Japan, and what it was like fighting in these legendary promotions. Denis opens up about his transition to Pride, his match against Akiyama, and the challenges of the Pride Welterweight Tournament. They also dive into behind-the-scenes insights, including experiences with Pride management, payment structures, and the rumored Ultimate Fighter appearance. Beyond Pride, they reflect on bare-knuckle fighting, the evolution of MMA, and how social media could...
2024-12-191h 02YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#111 THEY PUT ME ON TRIALEnson and James and Sarah are back with their final episode covering what happened with Enson & Sarah’s arrest this summer.
In this episode, they dive deep into the aftermath of the trial, the challenges they faced, and the moments that stood out. They discuss the harsh realities of Japanese prison life, misunderstandings with the prosecution, and the emotional impact on family and friends. Sarah opens up about her reactions during the trial, while Enson reflects on the support from his students and community.
They also cover the confusion around the sentencing, ongoing battles with immigration, and what lies ah...
2024-12-1147 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#110 IAN MCCALLEnson and James are back this time with special guest Ian
McCall. They discuss the psilocybin mushroom that got Enson arrested, the benefits, who’s taking it, decriminalization across the world, Ian’s recent work with Ayahuasca and athletes, Ian’s conversations with the UFC, who’s helping fund the programme, the work Ian does a coach, looking at advice he would give to Enson, WWE’s interest in his work, Ian’s last fights in RIZIN and his thoughts on his career and more.
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2024-11-1859 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#109 HUSBAND & WIFE JAILED PART 2Enson and James are back with Sarah for Part 2. They answer the fan questions that came in from the comments, discuss Sarah being told about her release, adjusting to life on the outside, visitation rules, loyalty of a trusted friend, bail requests getting denied and more.
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2024-11-0759 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#108 HUSBAND & WIFE JAILEDEnson and James are joined by Sarah to look back at the recent arrest. They Discuss the support they’ve had from the previous podcast, what happened when Sarah was arrested, how you get taken to a Japanese jail, the biggest concerns at the time of the arrest, how to deal with the situation, staying healthy in jail, what the guards were like, what kept them going and much more
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2024-10-311h 07YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#107 MY RECENT ARREST
Enson and James are back after a 5 month hiatus. In this episode they discuss what happened to Enson, why he his social media posts stopped, how and where Enson was arrested, what happened to Sarah, where the magic mushroom chocolate came from, what charges Enson faced, fan reaction, the loyalty and betrayal of Enson’s students, Enson’s feelings on the Japanese legal system, what’s next for Enson and much more.
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2024-10-2745 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#106 MY SECOND BOOKEnson and James are back talking about Enson’s release of his second book. They discuss what compelled Enson to write the second book, what he learnt from the first book, where most the book was written, whether there will be a third book, feedback so far on the book, structure of the book, what he would like readers to get from the book, considering audiobook releases and much more.
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2024-05-1029 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#105 MY TIME AT THE COVEEnson and James are back talking about Enson’s experiences in Taiji, Japan. In this episode they discuss what they’ve been up to since Bangkok, upcoming student fights, new book, Enson’s first viewing of The Cove documentary, meeting the Sea Shepherds, setting up meetings, offers from the Right Wingists, making progress moving dolphins and much more.
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2024-05-0636 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#104 BANGKOK ADVENTURESEnson and James are back in Thailand. They discuss why they travelled to Thailand, how they felt bringing the Prince to Sangtiennoi gym, whether it should have been done differently, cold plunges, street food, Enson doing tourist stuff for the first time in 20 years of visiting, Tuk Tuks, Lady Boys and much more.
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2024-04-0749 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#103 IT'S A BAD LOOK FOR MMAEnson and James are back talking all the MMA action from
around the world this weekend. They discuss Enson’s fighter Animal Koji kickboxing bout, the new fame from BreakingDown, why Enson feels uncomfortable with the BreakingDown association, whether it will change, live experience at RIZIN
Saga, who impressed, PFL vs Bellator Fights, Jon Jones appearance, PFL vs UFC, Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez, Topuria and much more.
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2024-02-2636 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#102 I WAS ROBBEDEnson and James are back talking Enson’s latest trip to
Hawaii. They discuss how Enson got robbed, what his immediate reaction was, what he learnt about the situation, current crime in Hawaii, possible solutions, Enson’s experience at Fight Story, what the future plans are, UFC 298 predictions, thoughts on Sean Strickland sparring with trolls and more.
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2024-02-1342 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#101 UFC 297 AND MOREEnson and James are back discussing all the latest MMA topics. They discuss the fights from UFC 297, who they would like to see challenge for the middleweight championship, Stricklands controversial comments, DC’s comments about a Khabib comeback, UFC 300, Enson appearing on Mikuru Asakura’s YouTube channel, PFL vs Bellator in Saudi Arabia and much more.
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2024-02-0251 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#100 TRIPLE FIGURESEnson and James are back celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast. In this episode they discuss Enson’s help with the people affected by the Earthquake disaster in Japan, favourite episodes, guests they’ve had on, future plans for the podcast, potential future guests and much more.
Thank you to everyone who has watched the podcast, the support is really appreciated.
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2024-01-2239 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#99 REO TRYS TO JUMP MEEnson and James are back reviewing all the fall out since New Years Eve. They discuss the recent earthquake disaster that’s occurred in Japan, what Enson is going to do about it, how you can help, Enson appearing on Breaking Down, Anpo/Sudario, RIZIN 45, Sudario’s loss and what went wrong, Juan Archuleta, Mayweather and Pacquiao announcement and much more.
###Apologies we would have talked longer about RIZIN 45 but we were plagued with Wi-Fi issues.###
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2024-01-2053 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#98 BLACK BELT DEMOTIONEnson and James are looking back at on episode of Jocko Willinks podcast where he discusses why Enson demoted himself in BJJ. They discuss whether Enson and Jocko know each other, why Enson initially felt the demotion was the right thing to do, what changed his mind, Jocko’s thoughts, what Chris Haueter had to say, Tsuyoshi’s fight this Sunday and more.
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2024-01-0136 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#96 MEET UP WITH DANA WHITEEnson and James are back talking about Enson’s recent trip
to Vegas. They discuss why Enson had booked the trip to Vegas, the new gym Tsuyoshi has been training at, how Enson knows Dana White, what they discussed in their meeting, the reaction of the Japanese media, why people don’t like Dana White, Sakikabara also in Vegas, the difference in Enson’s relationship
with Sakikabara and Dana White, Tsuyoshi’s fight on NYE and much more.
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2023-11-1724 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#90 SUPER RIZIN AND UFC PREDICTIONSEnson and James are back talking all the upcoming action for this weekend. They discuss boxing in Japan, the benefits of having a non-negotiable workout routine, ice baths, predictions for all of UFC 291 main card, the last minute fight additions to RIZIN X Bellator, Rampage in Japan, more predictions for Super RIZIN, update on the "bomb" announcement and much more.
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2023-07-3154 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#89 MMA HOT TOPICSEnson and James are back discussing all the latest hot topics in MMA. They discuss UFC 290, what the best fight was, the rivalry between Izzy/DDP, who Islam could be fighting, UFC Mexico, Francis/Fury booked, the future of Bellator, a potential huge fight for RIZIN and much more.
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2023-07-2731 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#88 RIZIN 43 SAPPOROEnson and James are back talking all the action from RIZIN 43. They discuss Enson being in attendance for the event, the fighters he was associated with, what Overeem wanted to talk about with Enson, Overeem vs Tsuyoshi, whether Shrek should retire, who Kleber could face next, Kimura being drug tested, Suguru Nii's crazy KO of a friend, Kubo's wife and much more.
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2023-07-2731 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#82 SLAP FIGHTING IN JAPANEnson and James are back talking the first slap event in Japan. They discuss why Enson went, initial opinions of slap, the live experience, the rules, comparing Dana’s Slap, some of the characters that were competing, how Yoko did, Breaking Down alumni in attendance, what Enson did after the event and much more.
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2023-05-1426 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#81 RANDY COUTUREEnson and James are joined by MMA legend Randy Couture. They discuss why Randy first left the UFC, how the fight between Enson and Randy came about, Randy’s first impressions of Japan, what Enson said to the crowd in his post fight comments, how Randy reacted to his first MMA loss and the adjustments he made, why Randy never fought in Pride, Randy’s work with Spike TV and how that affected his relationship with the UFC, working on the film Red Belt, what the cast of The Expendables are like to work with and much more.
2023-04-011h 15YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#78 ARIZONA GEM TRIP & STARTING DESTINY FOREVEREnson and James talk about Enson’s recent trip to Tucson Arizona for the world biggest gem show. They discuss the scale of the event, why Enson goes, gambling in the US, how Enson first started Destiny Forever, favourite bracelets and much more.
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2023-02-2236 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#76 ROYCE GRACIEEnson and James are joined by MMA legend Royce Gracie. Together they discuss Royce’s recent trip to Japan and thoughts on Bellator vs RIZIN event, why it was Royce in UFC 1, the difference between fighting now and fighting in the beginning, how Enson first met Royce, memories of the 90minute war with Sakuraba, the controversial finish to the Yoshida fight, fighting Akebono, what Royce does to stay in shape right now and much more.
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2023-02-0255 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#75 RAMPAGE JACKSON IN TOKYOEnson and James are joined again by Quinton Rampage Jackson, this time in person in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Over some good shabu shabu they discuss Rampage’s encounters with the yakuza, male/female onsens, thoughts on Twitter trying to cancel Rampage, Paddy/Ariel beef, Bob Sapp in Thailand, Rampage’s new friend and so much more.
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2023-01-211h 04YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#74 RIZIN VS BELLATOREnson and James are together in person to talk RIZIN vs Bellator New Years event. They discuss their experience of being at the event live, break down all the fights, Enson’s experience backstage, Tsuyoshi’s loss, Shibatar and Kubo controversy, Manny Pacquiao, the perception of RIZIN’s performance against Bellator and much more.
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2023-01-1042 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#73 CHRISTMAS SPECIALEnson and James are with a Christmas Special. They discuss who’s on Enson’s “Naughty or Nice” list including celebrities and MMA personalities/fighters, best memories of Christmas, what Christmas is like in Japan, what Enson tried to introduce in Japan, accomplishments of 2022, looking ahead to 2023 and much more.
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2023-01-061h 01YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#72 MMA DRUG TESTINGEnson and James are back talking all the latest hot topics in MMA. They discuss some of the best performances from fighters at UFC 282, judging in MMA, the Paddy/Ariel beef, McGregor taking himself out of the USADA drug testing, the Liver King scandal, Kayla Harrison, their favourite fights and fighters of 2022 and much more.
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2022-12-2254 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#71 YAKUZA VICE BLACK MARKETEnson and James look back at Enson’s work on the Vice Black Market series. They discuss the difference between Yakuza and Gurentai, whether he’s still in touch with the people featured in the show, the issues he has with Koike, whether street fighting is still a thing in Japan, what VICE were forced to leave out and much more.
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2022-12-1735 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#70 MENTAL HEALTH TIPSEDITORS NOTE – THERE WAS A SLIGHT CHALLENGE WITH ENSON’S AUDIO BUT IT’S RESOLVED AFTER THE FIRST 5 MINUTES
Enson and James are back looking at some Mental Health topics. They discuss the sad passing of Anthony Johnson, what loosing someone means in the bigger picture, whether Enson was always mentally tough, overcoming setbacks, how Enson stays positive, helping people with addiction, dwelling on the past/future, meditation, training tips and much more.
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2022-12-031h 02YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#69 PRIDE 1 MEMORIESEnson and James go back in time 25 years to look back on the first ever PRIDE event. They discuss whether Enson had an offer to fight on the card, what he was doing at the time, Murakami kicking off the card, the violence of ‘Big Daddy’ Goodridge, the birth of Akira Shoji fighting spirit, Koji Kitao’s background and strange fighting attire, Branko being Branko, the heart of Kurosawa, the Japanese fans reaction to Kimo/Severn, who was the favourite going into Rickson/Takada, Enson watching the infamous Anjo/Rickson tape and much more.
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2022-12-0349 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#68 RIZIN 39 & UFC 280Enson and James are back talking some of the big MMA fights from the weekend. They discuss Sudario’s fight with Janos, improvements that have been made, what’s next for Sudario, the big Bellator vs RIZIN show on NYE, our terrible UFC 280 predictions, Volk vs Makhachev and what that means for the rest of the division, TJ Dillashaw’s shoulder injury, Yan/O’Malley Decision, WOTORE 6 and much more.
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2022-12-0345 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#67 GET TO KNOW ENSONEnson and James are back with an episode to get to know Enson better. They discuss who Enson thinks is the most over rated fighter, what career path he might have chose if he hadn’t have been a fighter, helping suicidal fans, what Enson learns from his favourite TV shows, what a typical crazy night out looked like back in the day and much more.
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2022-12-0341 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#66 KONISHIKIEnson and James are back with special guest Konishiki aka Sale Atisanoe. They discuss 40 years in Japan, the culture shock of first coming to Japan, challenges of being a young sumo wrestler, how Sale dealt with those challenges, what he takes away from his Sumo career, Enson’s experience of training at the sumo stables, sumo culture, attending Enson’s fights, a potential new reality show and so much more.
*Konishiki’s Online Sumo Classes*
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2022-12-021h 35YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#65 RIZIN 38 & SUPER RIZINEnson and James are back discussing all the fallout from RIZIN 38 and SUPER RIZIN. They discuss controversy surrounding the flowers being presented to Mayweather, whether Mikuru/Floyd was fixed, Manny Pacquiao in RIZIN, what other big names should RIZIN look at, whether we’re likely to see Sudario/Shibisai 2, thoughts on the tournament finals, Ougikubo/Kim’s FOTY contender and much more.
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2022-12-0256 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#64 SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE & SPIRIT MMAEnson and James are back discussing Enson’s recent trips to Kyoto and Shikoku. They discuss the quick turnaround from the Hawaii trip, the hotel in Kyoto, not knowing what to expect with the SPIRIT event, the format of the show, plans going forward, where the championship belt currently is, meeting KAN a.k.a GAMI, what the Shikoku Pilgrimage is, what Enson takes away from the experience, advice for anyone thinking of doing a Shikoku Pilgrimage and much more.
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2022-12-0237 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#63 RIZIN HAWAII TRY OUTSJames and Enson are back talking RIZIN’s recent visit to Hawaii. They discuss overall impressions of the SUPER RIZIN & RIZIN 38 press conference, the announcements that were made, BJ Penn, Mayweather’s body guard, Hagiwara/Suzuki smack talk, what the rule set would be for a show in Hawaii, the format of the Hawaii try outs, who some of the competitors were and much more.
*Press Conference Replay*
https://youtu.be/LfpCfbFF5XQ
*Footage from try outs*
https://youtu.be/c03_KuhMURI
2022-12-0240 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#62 FRANK SHAMROCKJames and Enson are joined by special guest Frank “The Legend” Shamrock. They discuss the fight from ValeTudo 1997, how important it was in their careers, Shooto vs Pancrase, why Frank never fought for Pride, how close he was to fighting his brother Ken Shamrock, Maurice Smith, life after fighting, Frank’s work in Ukraine and much more.
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2022-12-021h 15YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#61 UFC 278 & RIZIN HAWAIIJames and Enson are back talking all the latest MMA news. They discuss RIZIN’s plans in Hawaii, the press conference for Mayweather/Asakura, Leon Edward’s corner tactics, Luke Rockhold’s pre fight comments, fighter pay, what’s next for Costa, Kayla Harrison calling out big names, Mike Perry vs MVP from BKFC and much more.
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2022-12-0237 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#60 BEHIND THE TATTOOSJames and Enson are back talking some of the stories behind Enson’s tattoos. They discuss whether tattoos were something he wanted when as a kid, the story of Enson’s first tattoo, pain tolerance, the reception in Japan, controversy within Shooto, any tattoos that Enson regrets, overall number of tattoos, most meaningful tattoo, the traditional way of tattoos, recommended tattoo artists and much more.
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2022-12-0232 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#59 SUDARIO VS SHREKJames and Enson are back talking Sudario’s fight against ‘Shrek’ Sekine at RIZIN 37. They discuss the shape Sudario was in for the fight, training with bigger team mates, thoughts on the Japanese MMA scene, how the fight preparation played out in the fight, how they celebrated the win, what’s next for Sudario, potential RIZIN heavyweight tournament and much more.
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2022-12-0225 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#58 NAME ASSOCIATION – PART 2 SHOTS FIREDJames and Enson are back as promised with Part 2 of the fan suggested names. In this episode a few shots were fired at certain individuals as well some stories on the fan suggested names. They cover everything from fans thinking Enson was someone else to MMA sex tapes.
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2022-12-021h 18YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#57 NAME ASSOCIATION – PART 1James and Enson are back with a topic suggested by a fan in the comments section. Enson gives his thoughts on your suggested fighters along with any stories he has. If you already submitted your suggestion and it wasn’t covered in part 1, fear not it will be covered in Part 2.
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2022-12-021h 06YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#56 TOP 5 JAPAN SURPIRSESJames and Enson are back talking with Sarah. They discuss what they found most surprising about visiting/living in Japan. They break down their own top 5 lists, discuss their honourable mentions and even have some advice for first time travellers. If you’ve visited Japan, let them know in the comments what you found surprising about visiting Japan.
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2022-12-0255 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#55 GEORGE SOTIROPOULOSJames and Enson are back talking with special guest George Sotiropoulos. Together they discuss how Enson and George first met, fights in Guam, George’s fight with Shinya Aoki, the controversial finish, wild times in Thailand, no sleep Enson, the current Australian MMA scene compared to the past, how Jiu Jitsu has evolved, the reality of the Ultimate Fighter and much more.
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2022-12-021h 00YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#54 MY CRAZY WEEKJames and Enson are back talking everything that Enson got up to last week. They discuss the results of ‘The Match’ Tenshin vs Takeru, travelling to Osaka to announce a new MMA promotion, how it will differ from other promotions, traveling over night to Niigata, working as a ‘young boy’, stumbling across an Alpaca farm, saving 150+ koi, the challenges of rehoming them, Tsuyoshi’s training for the fight with Shrek, his future in RIZIN, a big potential opponent for Sarah and much more.
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2022-12-0246 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#53 ASAKURA VS MAYWEATHERJames and Enson are back talking all the latest topics in MMA. They discuss the announcement of Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura, the implications of that fight, the reasoning behind the fight, ‘The Match’ Tenshin/Takeru being domestic viewing only, the stakes for both fighters, Jiri winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, who won the Shevchenko/Santos fight, Joanna retiring, the two best Japanese prospects and much more.
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2022-12-0249 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#52 DEALING WITH LIARSJames and Enson give their take on the recent Johnny Depp Vs Amber Heard trial. They discuss their first impressions of the case, Enson meeting Depp, their own encounters with liars, how they’ve dealt with those types of people, the recent incident of the Yakuza that lied, being lied to by close friends, expectations of loyalty, advice to Amber Heard and much more.
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2022-12-0238 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#51 YAKUZA VS CHINESE MAFIAJames and Enson talk about a meeting Enson mediated. They discuss who Enson met with, why he was there, the importance of the meeting, what the issue was about, why the Chinese mafia suddenly got mad, the fight that broke out, who gave the instruction, what pissed Enson off, who the lady was that intervened and much more.
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2022-12-0230 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#50 FAN APPRECIATIONJames and Enson celebrate 50 episodes of the YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST. They discuss all the great feedback they’ve had from fans, what the podcast means to them, some of the best moments in episodes, the variety of guests that have joined the podcast, underrated episodes, the future of the podcast and much more.
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2022-12-0238 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#49 SHOOTO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPJames and Enson look back at Enson’s fight for the inaugural SHOOTO heavyweight championship with Joe Estes. They discuss feelings going into the rematch, whether the weight difference would be a factor, turning down an invitation to fight in Pride 1, what Enson had to sacrifice to get Joe to fight in the rematch, the controversy of the end of the fight, the repercussions, bringing Shooto Enson’s dog to the ring and much more.
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2022-12-0133 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#48 UFC 274 OLIVEIRA VS GAETHJEJames and Enson look back at the UFC 274 card from Phoenix, Arizona. They discuss Oliveira weigh in issues, what might be the next fight for the Lightweight Championship, how they judged the Rose/Carla fight, where it ranks in the worst fights of all time, what Enson’s real time reaction was to the Ferguson KO, the most shocking KO’s ever, who should Shogun fight before retirement, what Enson saw in the Tracy Cortez fight, Sarah in Vegas, thoughts on Jiri going into UFC 275 and much more.
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2022-12-0140 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#47 BRENT NICHOLSONJames and Enson are joined by special guest Brent Nicholson. They discuss how Brent and Enson first met each other, the competition Enson ran, Enson’s time at the police station, Brent going backstage at Pride, sparring with Enson and the aftermath of it, crashing in Enson’s Mercedes, trips to Thailand and Guam, George Sotiropoulos, Bobby Razak being kidnapped, Yakuza funerals and much more.
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2022-12-0150 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#46 POUND STORM RIZIN BELLATORJames and Enson look back at some of the recent MMA events from Japan and Hawaii. They discuss Blencowe’s gutsy performance against Cyborg, the illegal knee, who is the GOAT of women's MMA, the controversy surrounding Liz Carmouche’s win, Kyoji Horiguchi out of the Bantamweight Grand Prix, Enson’s experience at the inaugural LDH Pound Storm event, Takakenshin’s MMA debut, who might be next for Tsuyoshi, Hagiwara’s next fight, TK’s retirement fight, Kai Asakura training in Vegas and much more.
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2022-12-0146 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#45 VICE PUNK VS HIP HOPJames and Enson look back at a video Enson filmed for VICE. They discuss the concept of Punk vs Hip Hop, how they found the participants, the training for the fights, the experience in the Punk bar, going to the Hip Hop club, how the fights played out, one of the participants being a sore loser, other potential episodes, working with VICE and much more.
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2022-12-0121 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#44 MY LIFE CHANGING INCIDENTJames and Enson look back at an incident from Enson’s childhood. They discuss who Danny was, what happened to him, what Enson’s reaction was, the impact the incident had on Enson’s life, advice for people being bullied, online trolling, mask post controversy, what Enson would say to Danny if he could see him and much more.
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2022-12-0122 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#42 ROYCE ALGER UFC 13James and Enson look back at Enson’s UFC 13 fight with Royce Alger. They discuss Enson’s first experience of weight cutting, how he found Augusta Georgia, what he knew about the other entrants in the tournament, Royce being deemed as the favourite, the game plan going into the fight, how deep was the armbar, Enson’s celebration and how that reflected his feelings on the fights, the aftermath of what happened backstage, how to deal with regrets in life and much more.
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2022-12-0139 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#41 MASVIDAL STREET JUSTICE?James and Enson are back looking at the altercation between Jorje Masvidal and Colby Covington. They discuss how Masvidal handled the beef and the consequences of his actions, what he could have done differently, Colby’s tactics of pressing charges, how Enson would have handled a similar situation, where it ranks with other famous MMA beefs, what the UFC will or won’t do as a result and much more.
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2022-12-0124 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#40 INJURY RECOVERY WITH PRPJames and Enson are joined by Steph Murata, an orthopaedic physician assistant who treats orthopaedic injuries. They discuss why Enson looked at Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for his knee, how PRP works, whether it is growing in popularity, how is it different to EPO, is it popular among athletes, Enson’s training mentality, injury prevention techniques, the robotics that are being utilised at Doctor Morton’s Orthopaedic Practice and much more.
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2022-12-0149 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#38 TSUNAMI 11 YEARS AGOJames and Enson look back at the Tsunami that hit Japan 11 years ago. They discuss where Enson was when the earthquake happened, what his initial response was and how his plans changed, the challenges the survivors faced, what help he provided to the survivors, driving into the radiation zone, staying strong in that situation, the current Ukraine situation and much more.
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2022-11-2953 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#37 #FREECAIN DISCUSSIONJames and Enson look at the recent incident with Cain Velasquez. They discuss how everything played out, could Cain have handled it differently, the consequences he may face, who should help him out, whether Enson has ever had a gun pulled on him, whether Enson should get a gun, fasting for Shooto, UFC Gym and much more.
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2022-11-2928 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#36 THE STATE OF MMAJames asks Enson questions on some of the hot topics in MMA right now. They look at the effect of social media on MMA, bare knuckle fighting, what to look out for when choosing a gym, the best rule set in MMA, Kevin Holland fighting a troll, Enson’s own run in with an online troll, what help Enson offered Dana, whether Rizin will be the next Pride and so much more.
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2022-11-2949 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#35 MY TIME IN PRISONEnson and James are look back at the time Enson was arrested and went to prison. They discuss Enson’s history with not taking drugs, what made him try weed, where he was when he was arrested, what the police didn’t find out, the interrogation process, being taken to court, adjusting to Prison life, the reaction from Enson’s parents, experience with other prisoners, what he learned from prison and much more.
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2022-11-2958 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#33 GUY MEZGER PART 1Enson and James are joined by MMA pioneer Guy Mezger. They discuss Guy’s first impressions of UFC, how he debuted at UFC 4, thoughts on promoters, fans in USA vs fans in Japan, first impression of Japan, experience in Pancrase, UFC 13, the potential fight with Enson in the tournament, the call out after the Egan fight, tournaments in MMA today, who Guy didn’t want to fight and much more. If you enjoyed this episode look out for Part 2.
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2022-11-2957 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#32 REI ZULUEnson and James look back at Enson’s fight with Rei Zulu. They discuss why Enson took a longer lay off from his last fight, they mystique of Zulu and his fight legacy, when Enson first saw Zulu, the rule changes for this fight to prepare for UFC 13, whether that changed the fight, GJJ backing a Luta Livre fighter over Enson, thoughts on Zuluzinho and much more.
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2022-11-2923 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#31 THE FATAL JUMPEnson and James look back at one of the craziest things Enson ever saw. They discuss what he saw driving in Japan, what he did in the situation to help, the impact it had on Enson, not being able to get closure on the incident, advice for anyone who may be feeling depressed or suicidal and much more.
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2022-11-2915 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#30 UFC 270 PREDICTIONSEnson and James look ahead to UFC 270, they discuss the two championship main events, how Gane’s movement might affect the fight, Gane/Ngannou past relationship as sparring partners, should fighters go public about contracts, Moreno being one of the nicest guys in MMA, how will Figueiredo’s training with Henry Cejudo affect the fight, Enson insight on fighting the same fighter again and much more.
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2022-11-2913 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#29 SAPPORO STORIESEnson and James look back at Enson’s trip to Sapporo last week. They discuss how he knows the family/friends he went to visit, what they do now when they don’t hit the clubs, a different kind of way to bring in the new year, training with a Shooto champion, snow in Sapporo, what it means to be Yamatodamashii Ichizoku, dealing with fake friends and much more.
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2022-11-2927 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#26 RAMPAGE JACKSONEnson and James are joined by special guest Quinton Rampage Jackson. They discuss how Enson and Rampage know each other, how they met, New Years Eve in the club, fighting Sakuraba in Rampage’s Pride debut, first impressions of Japan, what the note said to Igor, challenges with Pride management, yellow cards, behind the scenes of the infamous Pride vs UFC fight with Chuck, Rampage’s son potentially fighting in Japan, comedy skits with Bas and Stephen, acting, potential future fights for Triller and Rizin, and much more.
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2022-11-291h 14YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#25 IMMIGRATION ISSUESEnson and James look back at Enson’s last two weeks. They discuss his time with Cloud, what they did after the next day after they met, how convenient the stop over in Seattle was, the challenge of bringing CBD back to Japan, who the CBD was for, overall thoughts on UFC 269, where Amanda Nunes went wrong, what’s next for Charles Oliveira and much more.
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2022-11-2949 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#24 MUSHTAQ ABDULLAHEnson and James look back at Enson’s fight with Iraqi wrestler Mushtaq Abdullah. They discuss where Enson’s mindset was after his loss to Zinoviev, why he wanted to fight Mushtaq, the impressive Kikuta fight, nerves going into the fight, the confusion around the finish, Yuki Nakai’s reaction to the win, quick UFC 269 main event predictions and much more.
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2022-11-2729 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#23 SEATTLE STREET FIGHTEnson and James are joined by Guy Humphrey to discuss what happened when Enson and Guy were in Seattle one weekend for a Racquetball tournament. They look at what caused the street fight, Enson’s use of 3 months Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training, the impressions of the onlookers, how they left the situation and Guy even has another story of how Enson saved Guy’s life and much more.
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2022-11-2733 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#22 FAN QUESTIONSEnson and James look at some of the fan questions that came through social media. They discuss what it was like for Enson to work with Riki Choshu, whether Enson would ever make a return to pro wrestling, plans for 2022, whether the Inoue boys got into many street fights, thoughts on who Enson rates as the best fighter right now, go to foods in Japan and Hawaii, pet memories, Pride opening ceremonies and much more.
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2022-11-2736 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#21 BLAST FROM THE PASTEnson and James are joined by Enson’s cousin Gary and a blast from Enson’s past, Fred. They discuss a crazy story from 35 years ago where Enson and Fred got into an altercation, they discuss how the incident came about, what Fred’s reaction was, how Enson dealt with the situation, Gary’s impressions of what happened, how they felt seeing each other after 35 years since the incident, whether the beef has been squashed now and much more.
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2022-11-2732 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#20 Pro WrestlingEnson and James look back at Enson’s short career in Pro Wrestling. They discuss how Josh Barnett recruited Enson, the New Japan Pro Wrestling offer, his favourite wrestlers to work with, the infamous dog kennel, wars with the MAKAI Club, advice for Andre Arlovski and Junior Dos Santos making their debuts, Brock Lesnar and much more.
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2022-11-2735 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#19 UFC 267 & 268Enson and James look back and look ahead at both UFC 267 and UFC 268. They discuss the legitimacy of Petr Yan’s championship fight, Glover’s performance and what it’s like fighting in your forties, who might be next for Chimaev, whether Makhachev has any weaknesses, thoughts on Russian fighters in general, Usman boxing Canelo Álvarez, whether Rose's striking can overcome the power of Weili, how violent Gaetchje/Chandler will be, who will be lightweight champ by the end of 2022, Conor McGregor and much more.
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2022-11-2736 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#17 IGOR ZINOVIEVEnson and James look back at Enson’s fight with Igor Zinoviev. They discuss the quick turn around time from the Joe Estes loss, Igor’s famous fight with Mario Sperry, Egan’s advice after the fight, what would have happened if Enson hadn’t of continued fighting, Igor’s later affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein, advice to fighters dealing with quick surprise losses and much more.
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2022-11-2734 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#16 LIFE AFTER FIGHTINGEnson and James look at life after fighting and discuss how content Enson is with his career, applying his fighter mentality to his everyday life, advice for fighters entering into their retirement, the difference in being a fighter and being a coach, preparing Tsuyoshi for his upcoming fight with Saint, his experience at Japan Kickboxing and much more.
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2022-11-2734 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#15 JOE ESTES IEnson and James are back again this time looking back on Enson’s first career loss to Joe Estes. They discuss what changes Enson made to purse being the best fighter in the world, how the fight with Joe was booked, the challenge of having Matt Hume in Joe’s corner, fan reaction to the first loss, advice to fighters when it comes to wins and losses and much more.
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2022-11-2731 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#12 ISSUES IN ITAEWONJames and Enson are back and this time discussing a crazy incident that went down when Enson went to visit Itaewon, Korea so he could renew his Japanese visa. They discuss how pre-mma Enson handled an uncomfortable situation in a hostess bar and what decisions he had to make to ensure he made it out in one piece!
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2022-11-2726 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#11 SUMMER USA TRIPJames and Enson look back at the Enson’s trip to America and discuss the challenge of bringing a sword overseas, training the Navy Seals, Tsuyoshi achieving his blue belt at Arena MMA, the training seminar Enson carried out in San Diego and how it was nearly derailed by a covid encounter, Las Vegas hospitality, Cryotherapy, Enson’s first Uber experience, first class flights and much more.
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2022-11-2746 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#10 JAKE PAUL VS TYRON WOODLEYJames and Enson look back at the Jake Paul Tyron Woodley boxing fight from this past Sunday discussing their thoughts on the fight, whether there should be a rematch, possible other opponents for Jake Paul, whether Enson would have considering doing a similar type of fight, whether this current trend is good for the sport, fighting team mates and much more.
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2022-11-2735 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#09 Andre MannaartJames and Enson break down Enson’s fourth professional fight against established K1 striker Andre Mannaart. They look at back at the popularity of K1, Enson’s preparation for an elite striker, the execution of the game plan, the ref stoppage, Egan’s purple jacket, backstage reaction and much more.
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2022-11-2726 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#08 YAKUZA ROAD RAGEJames and Enson are joined by Enson’s long time friend Darren to look back on a wild night with an unforgettable encounter between Enson, Kid Yamamoto, Darren and an irate Yakuza. Hear how things escalated quickly, the injuries Darren incurred, the police reaction, how Enson tracked down the Yakuza in question and how the incident was ultimately made right.
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2022-11-2741 minYAMATODAMASHII PODCAST#06 FANS Q&A PART 1James asks Enson questions from fans on social media including topics like Enson’s last street fight encounter, grappling advice, charity work, what happened to Brent, Joe Rogan, Sakuraba, a fight that never happened and many more. If your question wasn’t answered then look out for part two coming later in the week.
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