We are Rizin

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: JackWa...

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 u...

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: h...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 h...

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: Twi...

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 #joshba...

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, an...

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 wr...

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 Mak...

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. #bloodsp...

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 Tens...

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 dis...

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 Ued...

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...

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 t...

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...

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