We are Rizin

In this breaking news audio, Andrew talks with MMASucka's Joshua Yule about the breaking news that RIZIN Bantamweight champion Manel Kape signed with UFC. In the second segment, Andrew and J. Christian Gary talk about the signing. Topics include speculation to why he signed, what will be done with the RIZIN BW title, and who should Kape fight in his debut. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

In this K-1 edition of WAR, Andrew & Christian & guest Karaev_Fan talk the K'Festa 3. Topics include whether it was smart to hold a public show during the coronavirus pandemic, looking at all the fights, background on the fighters, where the fighters go next, why some kickboxers go back their first name only, Takeru's emotional post-fight speech, and if 2020 is the year for Takeru vs Tenshin.

With Andrew and Christian under quarantine, the two decide to shoot the shit on a variety of topics. The two talk about Mania and it's two day empty arena booking, Gal Gadot's dumb "Imagine" video, and UFC releases and where the fighters might wind up in the current coronavirus pandemic.

Before Coronavirus canceled Bloodsport and all the other Mania weekeend shows, Andrew & Christian talked to Thomas Santell who was supposed to take on Hideki Suzuki at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Topics included his time in WWE, wrestling in AJPW, his post WWE career, and thoughts on his opponent.

Andrew, Christian and Combat Republic's Mike review the great RIZIN 21 show. Topics include the pre show drama between RIZIN and Fite, the pitiful promotion of this show internationally, picking future fights for the winners and losers, RIZIN in the Tokyo Dome, and other topics. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

In a rare interview, Andrew and Christian talk to Daniel Salas, who takes on Mikuru Asakura in the main event of RIZIN 21. Topics include, how he got into MMA, what he would do if he wasn't an MMA fighter, thoughts on his opponent and other topics. NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality. It was partially recorded in a cafe.

Andrew & Chrisitan preview RIZIN's first show of 2020, RIZIN 21 from the Hamamatsu Arena. Before discussing all the fights, the two discuss the future of RIZIN and FITE and what other avenues RIZIN could stream their shows internationally.

Returning guest Victor Henry talks about his upcoming fight against Masanori Kanehara at RIZIN 21. Topics include facing Kanehara this time in an MMA match, doing stunts in film, his worst MMA performance, being recognized in public, and a host of other topics.

In this double edition of Spike 22 interviews, Andrew talks to Roque Martinez and Kyle Aguon in two separate interviews. Both fighters talk about their respective fights coming up at RIZIN 21, their opponents, training with one another and other topics.

Andrew & Christian give their annual Soccer Kick Awards to the best and worst of RIZIN 2019. Also discussed is the state of the podcast, plans going forward, changes to the format, and also RIZIN Resolutions for 2020. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

In this Bellator edition of We are RIZIN, Andrew and TeeptotheJunk do a fast-paced look at the Bellator 238 card. They look at the winners who stood out, seeing Cyborg in RIZIN, Julia Budd vs Gabi Garcia, Jiri, and Aaron Pico.

Andrew (with a cold) & Chrisitan talk to Damien "Beatdown" Brown. Brown is looking to return to a RIZIN ring for a fight and makes the case why he should be on the RIZIN 21 card coming. He talks about potential opponents like Mikuru Asakura, free agency, fighting in Japan and the Australia bush fires.

Andrew, Christian (by text message) and TeeptotheJunk review the AWESOME Rizin 20 show. They cover all the fights, pick their favorite finishes, talk about who the winners/losers should fight next, talk about the great attendance figure vs the bad TV ratings, and ask if this is the best RIZIN show ever. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian are joined by wrestling announcer and Twitch streamer Johan Yusof to talk about the RIZIN 20 card live from the famous Saitama Super Arena New Year's Eve. They go over all the fights, pick their winners, if Tenshin is moving on from RIZIN next year, title contenders and more

Andrew & Christian are joined by TeeptotheJunk to preview all of the matches on the main card of Bellator Japan. They look at all the fights, debate whether MVP has made a career fighting cans and if this match will sway any such opinions, and preview the grand main event of Fedor's last match in Japan Fedor vs Rampage. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk to talk about the Bellator Japan Post lim matches (which may or may not be available outside Japan at this time). They look at all the fights, breakdown the winners and losers, fantasy book some future Bellator matches, and lament the negatives of streaming services. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew and Christian talk to former King of Pancrase BW champion and RIZIN BW GP Finalist Shintaro Ishiwatari. Topics include how he got into MMA, why he vacated the Pancrase title, his thoughts on who wins Kape/Asakura, Kyoji Horiguchi, and other topics. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew talks to KOTC Atomweight champion Jayme "Atombomb" Hinshaw, who fights Kanna Asakura at Bellator Japan. Topics include how she got into MMA, her tattoos, how she got her nickname, her opponent, and other topics. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian welcome first-time guest the man with the most submissions in Bellator history, Goiti Yamauchi. Topics include his fight at Bellator Japan against Daron Cruickshank, his longevity as a fighter, how he got into martial arts, fan questions, grappling tournaments, and a bunch of other topics. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian welcome back RIZIN Lightweight Hiroto Uesako. Topics include his Bellator Japan opponent Yusuke Yachi, Mikuru Asakura, his loss against Luiz Gustavo, and anime films.

Andrew and Christian talk to the always entertaining inside and outside the ring LHW/HW/Openweight fighter Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun about his fight at RIZIN 20 versus Olympic judo medalist Satoshi Ishii. Topics include his thoughts on his opponent, Ruiz/Joshua 2, moving to Australia, Tito/Del Rio, the Shemetov bros fighting in RIZIN/Bellator, and the 10 Bernard Pivot questions from Inside the Ac...

In this long but awesome interview with RIZIN Strawweight Jarred "The Monkey God" Brooks Andrew and Chrisitan talk to him about his rematch against Haruo Ochi, fighting at different weight classes, Bo Nickel vs. Gordon Ryan, which MMA fighters are assholes, fighting outside the cage/ring, and a host of other topics! Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF

In this late uploaded edition of Shooting the Shit, Andrew and a sick Chrisitan talk Canelo/Kovalev, BMF Title match, Mark Kerr Movie reaction, and other topics in MMA.

Andrew and Christian welcome back Patricky "Pitbull" who goes to on to the RIZIN LW GP semi-finals at RIZIN 20. Topics include his fellow Brazilian opponent Luiz Gustavo, who he thinks will win between Johnny Case vs Tofiq Musayev, his entrance music, which students of the Pitbull Bros Academy to look out for, and other topics.

Andrew and Christian talk to RIZIN LW GP Semi-finalist Johnny "Hollywood" Case about his win over Roberto de Souza and fighting in the LW GP at RIZIN 20. Other questions include fan questions, RIZIN pay, who he thinks he'll face on in the finals, his pick between Pitbull vs Gustavo, what he did for Halloween, and other topics. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.