by Enson Inoue
YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is a podcast brought you by MMA legend Enson Inoue. Together with James Main (Ozkei Jim) they cover everything from Enson's legendary fighting career, to his encounters with with the Yakuza, stories from Hawaii, to thoughts on the current MMA scene and of course joined by some special guests.
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April 5, 2025
<p>Enson 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 fight Mikuru Asakura next.They also cover huge talking points like Ayaka Hamasaki’s future, the return of the heavyweight Grand Prix, standout performances from Ito, Tony Laramie, and Maeda, and why rising star Machi could be the future of RIZIN’s women’s division — if they book her right.Beyond the fights, Enson shares his disappointment with how RIZIN handled the Hawaii tryouts, his take on Kyoji Horiguchi signing with the UFC, and why he still respects Sakakibara’s decision. Plus, they reflect on Cain Velasquez’s sentencing and what comes next for the former champ.From wild finishes to real behind-the-scenes insight — this one has it all.**Follow the Team** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1 **Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/ **YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/ **Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow James @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jamesmain08/ Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:47 - How Enson watched RIZIN 5001:58 - How RIZIN is over doing overall04:46 - Inoue/Motoya07:04 - Chihiro/Dautbek09:20 - Mikuru's Tokyo Dome opponent 11:09 - Hageware/Misech13:15 - RIZIN Hawaii status 16:00 - Nomura/Gustavo18:02 - Sakai/Edopolok King21:08 - Thoughts on Heavyweight GP22:50 - Kimura/Yokoyama23:59 - Larmie/Ito25:00 - Riceball Kid/Maeda27:13 - Machi/Park31:01 - Kyoji leaving for the UFC36:48 - Cain sentencing</p>
March 26, 2025
<p>Enson 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. Enson also gives updates on team’s fighters, including a Thailand training trip and Sattari’s potential return.Fast-paced, insightful, and brutally honest—don’t miss this one!**Follow the Team** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1**Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/**The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/**YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/**Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow James @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jamesmain08/ Timestamps00:00 - Intro02:26 - How was Koichi's preparation04:45 - Illegal knee in the fight06:16 - Koichi's reaction to the loss09:20 - Enson's thoughts as his coach10:56 - Future plans for Koichi12:33 - Team support for Koichi13:30 - Ayaka Hamasaki14:18 - Rodtang/Takeru15:34 - Kaito pulling out of fight21:27 - Is Enson still watching UFC26:10 - RIZIN and their storylines29:15 - Sattari RIZIN negotiations 32:00 - Changes with upcoming fighter schedule</p>
March 19, 2025
<p>Enson 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 Pride figures. Enson also reflects on his personal run-ins with the Yakuza, the respect (or lack of) between fighters and management, and why he was treated differently from other foreign fighters.Beyond Pride, the discussion covers the legacy of the promotion, the differences between Pride and RIZIN, and how the fight game has changed since the golden era of Japanese MMA. Plus, could we see a Dark Side of the Cage Season 2? Enson shares his thoughts.**Watch YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST Clips**https://www.instagram.com/yamatodamashii_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@yamatodamashii.po **Follow Team YAMATODAMASHII** https://www.instagram.com/teamyamatodamashii/https://www.tiktok.com/@teamyamatodamashii?_t=ZN-8twCB4FxCli&_r=1**Get a signed copy of Enson’s second book The Undying Spirit**http://www.destinyforever.com/**The Undying Spirit is also available on Amazon**US - https://a.co/d/dTuySUW Japan - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK UK - https://amzn.asia/d/fGzHNCK **New stock available for YAMATODAMASHII Fight Gear**https://yamatodamashiifightgear.com/ **Support the Enson Inoue Foundation**http://www.ensoninouefoundation.org/ **The Tamashii Collection Available Now**https://www.ctrlindustries.com/**YAMATODAMASHII PODCAST is now available as an Audio Podcast**https://open.spotify.com/show/0i1f7IN0oVNnGxvogMlYD2?si=7578b2f29a43460a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yamatodamashii-podcast/id1659221500 **Check out the latest PUREBRED goods**http://www.pbg.jp/**Grab a Sera Bag while stock is still available**https://www.seradesu.com/ **Enson’s Japanese YouTube Channel**https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Slbc0vGqIZTGVoeQ2op9A **Enson’s first book is also available on Amazon**US - https://amzn.to/3zVX1xP Japan - https://amzn.to/3xbMblP UK - https://amzn.to/3iiv39Q **Intro/Outro Songs by KAN aka GAMI**https://open.spotify.com/track/5f6W67uc1Fx0QLP0VPehI8?si=3f8d581144d44288 **Get a custom-made bracelet from Enson and Sarah**http://www.destinyforever.com/ **SCRAMBLE X SUSUMU NAGAO LEGENDS SERIES T-SHIRT**https://scramblestuff.com/ **Feedspot link to Hawaii Top Sports Podcasts**https://podcasts.feedspot.com/hawaii_sports_podcasts/?feedid=5725566 Follow Enson @https://twitter.com/ensoninoue https://www.instagram.com/ensoninoue https://www.cameo.com/enson Follow James @https://twitter.com/Ozeki_Jim https://www.instagram.com/jamesmain08/ Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:08 - Why Enson wasn't on the show03:34 - Overall thoughts05:49 - Enson first hearing about Yakuza involvement06:55 - Yakuza threats07:50 - Coleman/Takada10:18 - History with Takada13:50 - The gang war 15:45 - Morashita18:13 - Momose19:28 - Fedors Manager incident23:50 - Season 224:50 - Forseeing the downfall26:30 - Josh Barnetts take28:16 - Rival offers29:04 - Particular incident that led to notoriety31:12 - Rickson's tape34:55 - Legacy of Pride36:01 - Final thoughts on the doc37:01 - Sakakibara38:41 - Comparing Pride to RIZIN40:02 - Team YAMATODAMASHII Update</p>
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