We are Rizin

Andrew & Christian talk to Hirotaka Nakada & Mamoru Uoi "Fullswing."

Nakada is fresh off his professional MMA debut winning and advancing in the Pancrase Lightweight Neo-Blood Tournament. We talk about his win, the advice coach Kenji Osawa was giving him in between rounds, what he thinks about his opponent in the finals, and other topics.

Fullswing will be taking on Yuki Motoya at RIZIN 23 in a bantamweight match. Topics include how he earned the nickname, changing his camp to the HEARTS gym, what he does outside of fighting, his thoughts on Motoya, starting out as an MMA fighter with 2 draws and a loss, and other topics.

Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian welcome Daryl Lokoku who competes against shootboxer Kaito in a kickboxing match at RIZIN 23. Topics include his beginnings as an MMA fighter training in the Congo, being a POC in Japan and the difficulties it brings, his RIZIN contract status, thoughts on Kaito, and what he does when he is not training for a fight. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

Andrew & Christian talk to UWFi wrestler Steve Nelson in this segment looking back at the UWFi. Nelson is a champion in Sambo, pro wrestler, MMA fighter, who comes from a pro wrestling family. Topics include how he got into sambo, getting into pro wrestling, getting into the UWFi, thoughts on pro wrestling then vs now, fighting in MMA when it was a new sport, Evan Tanner, getting offered a UFC fight against a famous Russian wrestler, and so much more! Photo courtesy of Steve Nelson.

Andrew & Christian talk to two pro debuting fighters on Pancrase 316 on 7/24. Hirotaka Nakada makes his debut in the Neo-Blood LW tournament and BJJ purple belt Toshiomi Kazama makes his debut against Hiroyasu Sakurai. Both fighters fight of the HEARTS Dojo.

Break out the White Claws!!! RIZIN is back! Andrew & Christian talk about the return press conferences, what's been announced so far, pros/cons of only Japanese shows, international distribution, Tofiq Musayev, Floyd Mayweather, Tenshin's return match for RISE this weekend, the K-1 Krush main even this weekend, Alesha Zappitella/LVS, Jiri's UFC debut, and the Kyoko Kimura/Fuji TV situation.

In this non-RIZIN edition of WAR, Andrew & Christian are joined by Night of the Comet expert Tom Ryan. Ryan is an actor who is friends with NOTC star Catherine Mary Stewart. The three talk about the movie's production, it's reclusive director, their favorite scenes, how it started it off as a much darker movie, the music, the competition it faced on opening weekend. and much more!

To join the NOTC fan page on Facebook, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NightoftheComet/

In this non-MMA edition of We are RIZIN, Andrew & Christian talk to "Night of the Comet" lead actress Catherine Mary Stewart. Topics include the audition process for NOTC, how she is occupying her time in the current COVID pandemic, the NOTC action figures, what she would be doing if she wasn't an actress, and much more!

Andrew & Christian return to talk about the much-underrated shootfighting promotion UWFi. Without UWFi, there would likely be no Pride, MMA, and Bloodsport.

The hosts talk to UWFi English commentator Ted Pelc. Pelc is also responsible for bringing the UWFi overseas to North America and the UK. Topics include how he got involved with UWFi, being a martial arts student under the tough Satoru Sayama (Tiger Mask), if a promotion like UWFi could work today, working on the first Pride show, interactions with the UWFi roster, his work with promotion Real Japan Pro Wrestling, and so much more.

Check out UWFi under the title "Bushido: Way of the Warrior" on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Bushido-Way-Of-The-Warrior/dp/B07N6MKTNZ/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=bushido&qid=1592861725&s=instant-video&sr=1-4

Real Japan Pro Wrestling returns this weekend on June 26. You can watch the show live on Nico Nico TV.

Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk to discuss the future of the promotion post coronavirus. They look at possible matches to book down the line, where to book the shows, RIZIN/Bellator relationship, why Jiri Prochzaka didn't go to Bellator and go through all the divisions to see what should be done.

In this episode, J. Christian Gary takes the microphone for the most of the episode to talk about the George Floyd protests, his experience with the law as a POC, the rioting, and a little bit about where MMA at the end post-pandemic/George Floyd protests will be.

Intro is from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-DqkvSNhjM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1DfuS-Kr5Ofn8LpgXwz4TK60jvBXuKjm1CkXPghfifYuNH7PG9VATo95Y