Combat Japan

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this episode I sit down with competitive no-gi grappler Jacob MacMillan to discuss his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his demanding 2026 competition schedule, and his long-term goal of competing at the highest level of submission grappling.Jacob has quickly established himself as one of the rising competitors on the regional grappling scene, winning the IBJJF Boston Open at purple belt while continuing to test himself against top competition throughout the year.We discuss:• His path into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu• Training and competing year-round• His experience transitioning from amateur MMA to focusing on grappling• Preparing for ADCC Nashville• Quintet style team grappling• The upcoming IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championships• His long-term goal of reaching—and one day winning—ADCCUpcoming Competition Schedule:🥋 August 8 – Jiu Jitsu Quintet (VBFIGHTHOUSE)🥋 September 19 – ADCC - Nashville🥋 October 2–4 – IBJJF Pan No-Gi ChampionshipsCombat Japan is a channel dedicated to the stories, athletes, and culture of combat sports. While our primary focus is Japanese combat sports including RIZIN, K-1, and sumo, we also spotlight athletes and competitors whose journeys embody the spirit of martial arts.If you enjoyed this interview, subscribe for more conversations with fighters, grapplers, coaches, and combat sports personalities.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this week's Japanese combat sports news roundup, I discuss the fallout from the Paris Sumo Tour, the latest announcements from QUINTET, developments in RIZIN's women's super atomweight division, newly announced bouts for RIZIN Landmark 15, and Kyoji Horiguchi's upcoming fight against Manel Kape.Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports including MMA, kickboxing, boxing, grappling, and sumo through analysis, reactions, interviews, and news coverage.If you enjoy Japanese combat sports, consider subscribing and let me know what stories you'd like to see covered in future episodes.

Welcome to Combat Japan. Ahead of his upcoming fight at New England Fights (NEF) 67:Brawl at Town Hall on July 11, 2026, I sit down with amateur MMA fighter Ben Rogers (1-1) to discuss his martial arts journey, training, and experience competing in the cage.Ben discusses his martial arts journey, training in Maine, competing in amateur MMA, and what he has learned through both victory and defeat inside the cage.If you enjoy MMA, grappling, and combat sports stories from athletes at every level, be sure to subscribe for more interviews, analysis, reactions, and coverage from Combat Japan.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this episode, I break down some of the biggest stories from across Japanese combat sports.Topics include:- The RISE World Series finals- Fallout from the latest RIZIN event - The future of QUINTET under Genki Sudo- Recent sumo newsCombat Japan covers Japanese combat sports including RIZIN, MMA, K-1, kickboxing, boxing, grappling, and sumo through reactions, analysis, commentary, and discussion.If you enjoy Japanese combat sports, consider subscribing and let me know what stories you'd like to see covered in future episodes.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this episode, I react to RIZIN LANDMARK 14 and break down the results from the full card.I discuss the biggest moments of the event, key performances, notable finishes, and the storylines that stood out to me throughout the night. I also share my thoughts on what the results could mean moving forward.Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports including MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and sumo through reactions, analysis, commentary, and live discussions.If you enjoyed the episode, consider subscribing for more coverage of Japanese combat sports.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this episode, I preview RIZIN LANDMARK 14 and break down the top 5 fights on the card, including my predictions for each matchup. I discuss the key storylines, stylistic matchups, and what stands out to me heading into the event as RIZIN continues another busy year of Japanese MMA. Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports including RIZIN, MMA, K-1, kickboxing, boxing, and sumo through reactions, analysis, commentary, and live discussions. Who are your picks for RIZIN LANDMARK 14? Let me know in the comments.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this episode, I react to the results of K-1 Revenge and break down the biggest moments from the main card. I discuss the performances, surprises, and key takeaways from the event.Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports including K-1, kickboxing, MMA, boxing, and sumo through reactions, analysis, commentary, and live discussions. If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing for more coverage of Japanese combat sports.

In this episode, I preview the main card for the upcoming K-1 “Revenge” event and give my thoughts on some of the biggest matchups on the card. Combat Japan covers Japanese combat sports including K-1, kickboxing, MMA, boxing, and sumo through reactions, analysis, commentary, and live discussions.

Welcome to Combat Japan. In this episode, I react to the May 2026 Natsu Basho and share my thoughts on the biggest storylines, standout performances, and moments from the tournament. I’ll be covering sumo, Japanese MMA, kickboxing, and combat sports culture in Japan through reactions, interviews, analysis, and live discussions. If you enjoyed the content, subscribe and follow along as the channel grows.