We are Rizin

In this first in a series of interviews with the combatants from GCW Presents Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2 show coming up on September 14, Andrew and Christian talk to Erik Hammer. Hammer faces JR Kratos. Topics include how he became a pro wrestler, starting in Japan as a pro wrestler, meeting Antonio Inoki, why he doesn't consider pro wrestling a performance art, how we plans to beat JR Kratos, his fitness club, and catch wrestling.

In this post fight interview Andrew Christian talk to Victor Henry about his win at RIZIN 18. They talk about submission he won with, a Todd (Hello Japan!) Moore story before his infamous fight with Shinya Aoki, what he did after winning, Kai Asakura vs Kyoji Horiguchi, and a host of other topics.

Andrew & Chrisitan review the memorable RIZIN 18 show from Nagoya. The two go over all the fights, deem who is RIZIN worthy, who is not, some of the controversial decisions the judges made, thoughts on Ben Nguyen as guest commentator, and if Yutaro Muramoto is a snack.

In this interview with RIZIN lightweight Damien "Beatdown" Brown about the upcoming RIZIN lightweight Grand Prix. Brown talks about why he wants in, thoughts on the possible competitors, and why he would be a good match up for each. If you are interested in seeing Brown in the tournament, let RIZIN officials know! Be respectful and contact RIZIN through Twitter and Facebook to let them know you want to see Beatdown in it!

In this post fight interview with Switzerland's Stephanie Egger, Andrew and Christian talk with the fighter about her win over King Reina. Also discussed is her participation in this years ADCC in California.

In this special edition of We are RIZIN, Andrew & Christian review the much talked about main event of RIZIN 18, where Kai Asakura SHOCKED the world by knocking out RIZIN & Bellaotr Bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi. We discuss the fight, our reactions, what should be done for both fighters with this outcome, the non-title aspect of the fight. and Christian SLAMS the fans who are turning on Horiguchi because of the loss. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.

In this interview with Trent Girdham, Christian talks with the Australian fighter about his upcoming fight at RIZIN 18 against Victor Henry. Topics include how he got started in the fight game, why if you're a fighter you should be "happy" fighting, and what he would do if he wasn't a fighter.

In this preview of the RIZIN 18 card in Nagoya, Andrew and Christian go over all the fights on the card. They give their picks on who will win, how they can win, and what might be next for the winners and losers. Check out the show live on FITE.TV this Saturday!

In this interview with one of the other fighters from Michigan and Scorpion Fighting Systems, Andrew talks to Tabatha "Batgirl" Watkings who makes her RIZIN debut against Ai Shimizu at RIZIN 18. Topics include her opponent, how she has grown as a fighter, being on the same card as her teammate Alesha Zappitella, and what she does outside fighting.

In this interview, Andrew and Christian talk to 1 of 3 fighters from Michigan who will be fighting on RIZIN 18. The two talk to Alesha "Half Pint" Zappitella about her RIZIN debut against Kanna Asakura. Topics include how she got into MMA, her wrestling background, her thoughts on her opponent, having her teammate Tabitha Watkins on the same card, and her thoughts on her opponent.