Adding to an already excellent upcoming stretch of amateur sumo events, Grand Rapids Sumo Club's Gabe Unick fills us in on the Beer City Open, as well as his start in sumo and their recent tournament at the JAFAX convention. Lots going on this Fall, make sure to update your calendars!

• 8/6 - Iron Belly II, Orlando FL
• 8/28 - Seminar w/ Gagamaru, Dallas TX
• 9/3 - The Consulate's Cup, Austin TX
• 9/10 - US Sumo Open, Los Angeles CA
• 10/1+2 - Beer City Sumo Open, Grand Rapids MI
• 11/12 - Texas Sumo Open, Houston TX

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Sorry we're late, but we simply could not record until Ryan shotgunned a beer on camera. It'll make sense I promise. 

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After half a year out of the ring, Mark Jones is back! The heavyweight AND openweight gold medalist at last year's Iron Belly Tournament will look to defend his titles next weekend in Orlando. In classic GSB fashion though, we still end up managing to spend half the time talking about anime and crab legs.

Make sure to tune in for the Iron Belly II Tournament coming up on August 6th at noon Eastern in Orlando. Jake and Mak will be providing livestream commentary on YouTube!

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Ahead of Florida's next big tournament, Brandon and Al of Ronin Sumo-Beya take a break from their dohyo on the beach to tell us more about their new club and what else is on their calendars.

Make sure to tune in for the Iron Belly II Tournament coming up on August 6th at noon Eastern in Orlando. Keep an eye out for more info soon!

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***Spoilers through day 8***

Hairpulls? Loose mawashis? No one with less than 2 losses? What a weird one so far...

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The World Games in Birmingham was an incredible experience, both for our USA wrestlers and fans. Since GSB couldn't be there in person, we thought we'd check in with Brenda, who had a front row view of all the action and helped the rest of us watch the preliminary matches. Make sure to check out highlights on YouTube, especially on the Sumo Punx channel. Full event results on TWG2022.com

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After The World Games, the next chance to see our American amateur wrestlers will be the 2nd annual Iron Belly Tournament, hosted by Ironwave Sumo! We check in with Ironwave to recap last year and talk about what to expect next month.

The Iron Belly Tournament takes place August 6th at 10Ten Brewing in Orlando at noon local with livestreaming by GSB!

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Wait a sec, that's not Jake and Mak! Enjoy a new lineup that is, on average, much funnier than normal. Catch Jake on the next episode of Sumo Mainichi and Mak on the next Sumo Kaboom, we'll bring them home to GSB on the Midway.

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With just a few days left until The World Games in Birmingham AL, we sit down with Team USA lightweight Elizabeth Salazar out of Mighty Eagle Sumo. Make sure to watch the highest level amateur sumo event of the year this Saturday, July 9th on the Olympic Channel! More info HERE.

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Today we check in with one of the newest American clubs, Ronin Rikishi Sumo out of Dallas/Fort Worth. Coach and sambo expert Julian Sanchez tells us about their sumo journey so far and their debut at the Cowboy Cup.

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