We are Rizin
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🔴INTERVIEW RIZIN 52 ジョン・スウィーニー John Sweeney on Shoko Sato: "Be ready to back that s*it up!"
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show John Sweeney ジョン・スウィーニー who will be taking on Shoko Sato at RIZIN 52. The former LFA BW champion talk...
RIZIN 52 Preview & Predictions: Mix vs Akimoto, Oshima vs Lotus, Saku Jr. & Yachi Return & More!
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We will preview the upcoming RIZIN 52 card! We will also talk a little about ONE Samurai and Inoue vs Nakatani! Full Card: Kyoma Akimoto 秋元強真...
Who will Be Razhabali Shaydullaev's Next Title Challenger in RIZIN?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew takes a look at who may be the next challenger for RIZIN featherweight champion Razhabali Shaydullaev! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel ...
Japanese MMA History Panel at Katsucon 2026
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the JMMA panel from Katsucon 2026. Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel and follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/WeareRizinPod Intro vid...
The Future of JMMA & JKICK Panel Discussion
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by Dogman of "A Podcast About Kickboxing," Izzy of Combat Sports Today, Combat Casual & Samaroont to talk about the future of JMMA an...
Talking 10 Years of RIZIN & The Future of RIZIN With AnikiMMA!!
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AnikiMMA joins to talk about 10 years of RIZIN and a look into the future of how 2026 and beyond might go for the company! Check out AnikiMMA on Yout...
The 2025 WAR Year End Awards_ Best Fight, Worst Fight, Go To DEEP, & More__ Contest Announcement_ [gTknoiHB18c]
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With RIZIN's 2025 year coming to an end with many big shows, great fights, one awful GP, and the beginning and ending of many stories, we will look ba...
RIZIN NYE 2025 Show Reaction! Shaydullaev takes Mikuru's soul! Nazimov NEW Champ! Ougs/Motoya FOTY!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We will recap the great RIZIN 2025 NYE show! TIMESTAMPS: Announcements/Ad read/Miscellaneous - 0:00-23:40 RIZIN Judging Criteria Changes - 23:41-34:0...
Jose Torres ホセ・トーレス Interview - RIZIN 2025 NYE Show - Joij Goto, Pantoja vs Van, Ougikubo, and more
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back to the show Jose "Shorty" Torres who takes on Joji Goto at RIZIN's 2025 NYE Show. Torres talks about the fight, the Pantoja vs V...
RIZIN 2025 NYE Show PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: Shaydullaev | Mikuru 朝倉 未来 | Izawa 伊澤星花 | RENA | Inoue
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will preview the final RIZIN show of 2025. It is not only the NYE show but also the last show to be in the Saitama Super Arena as it undergoes reno...
🔴INTERVIEW: RIZIN Matchmaker Shingo Kashiwagi & RIZIN.tv Hafid Darbaki | NYE Show | 10 Year Anniv.
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this groundbreaking and rare interview, Andrew goes to the RIZIN office to talk to RIZIN booker/matchmaker Shingo Kashiwagi and RIZIN.tv head Hafid...
🎥🎬🗣️"BLAZING FISTS" Mikuru Asakura Takashi Miike Movie Review "Blue Fight 〜蒼き若者たちのブレイキングダウン〜"
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Kapn99 review the 2025 film BLAZING FISTS based on Mikuru Asakura's autobiography directed by Takashi Miike. Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to th...
Tenshin Nasukawa 那須川 天心 v Takuma Inoue 井上 拓真 Analysis _ Future of Tenshin _ Junto Nakatani v Naoya [CzQBaxx0SdE]
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Mr. Ohio look at the Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue fight. As well talk a little bit about Junto Nakatani vs Naoya Inoue Please LIKE & S...
Talking w/ GUTS - DEEP TOKYO IMPACT 2025 - Yukinori Akazawa, Anime, 'Fluffy', HW's in Japan, & more!
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show GUTS to talk about his upcoming fight against Yukinori Akizawa at DEEP TOKYO IMPACT 2025 on November 23. The show will be...
Tony Laramie Interview RIZIN LANDMARK 12: "I'm pretty confident I can beat anyone [in the FLW GP]!"
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show RIZIN Flyweight Tony Laramie who will be taking on Wataru Yamauchi at RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in Kobe. Laramie talks about the ...
RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in KOBE Preview & Predictions! 🔴 Hagiwara/Akimoto, Izawa/Oshima FREE ON RIZIN.TV
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will look at all the fights on the upcoming RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in KOBE card! FULL CARD: Kyohei Hagiwara 秋元強真 vs Kyouma Akimoto 萩原京平...
THE SMASHING MACHINE REVIEW!!! Non-Spoiler and Spoilers! Is it any Good?!?! Is it Accurate?!?!
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Kapn review the new "The Smashing Machine," based on the fighting career of Mark Kerr. 00:51-40:00 - Non-spoiler Review 41:00 - Spoiler Re...
RIZIN 10th Anniversary Extravaganza Part 2! Best KOs, Submissions, Moments, Fights, and more!
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Daniel from Poland from look at 10 years of RIZIN! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel and follow us on Twitter/X: http://x.com/WeareR...
RIZIN 51 Recap: Shaydullaev and Satoshi are UNSTOPPABLE! Catfish vs Umeno is FOTY! HW GarPage!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will recap the RIZIN 51 show from this past weekend from Nagoya! Full Results: Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel and follow us on Twitter/X: ...
RIZIN 51 Preview & Predictions: Will Satoshi Continue the STREAK? HW GP Continue! Yachi is back!
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will preview the upcoming RIZIN 51 show from Nagoya which airs Sept. 28 on RIZIN.tv Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel and follow us on Twitte...
The JMMA/Kakutogi News Brief Episode 5: RIZIN PPV #'s, FLW GP, Chihiro, Panchan Rina, and more!
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew returns with Episode 5 of the JMMA/Kakutogi News Brief! The topics include RIZIN PPV and attendance numbers for 2024, Panchan Rina being stupi...
Anime NYC JMMA_RIZIN Panel Recap with slides and Chill Q & A (no footage so sorry 😐) [NlJZN74BsF4]
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew will recap the panel held at Anime NYC "The Wild East of Japanese Combat Sports: From Pride to RIZIN." It's also a chill stream so feel to ask...
超RIZIN4/Super RIZIN 4 Recap: 朝倉 未来 Mikuru Asakura AVENGES Loss! Was it a ROBBERY?! FLW GP | HW GP
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will recap the July 27 Super RIZIN 4 超RIZIN4 card! We will talk about if Asakura won, the FLW GP winners, a possible fight of the year candidate,...
[Super RIZIN 4] [超RIZIN4] Preview & Predictions | Flyweight GP | Heavyweight GP | Asakura vs Koike
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will preview the July 27 Super RIZIN 超RIZIN4 card! We will talk about the FLW GP, the voting that will be a part of the first round, how the show...
RIZIN.tv's Hafid Darbaki Interview | Super RIZIN 4 | RIZIN.tv Goals | Top RIZIN Moments & more!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show RIZIN staff member Hafid Darbaki who oversees the RIZIN.tv portion of the company. RIZIN.tv is the app and website for al...
Michael Schiavello Talks RIZIN OTOKO MATSURI | Asakura/Suzuki, Shaydullaev/Koike, & more! #rizin男祭り
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show one half of RIZIN English commentary, Michael "The Voice" Schiavello." Schiavello joins to look at a numbe of the fights f...
Daniel James ダーニエル・ジェームズ RIZIN Otoko Matsuri Interview | "Expect heavy hands! Come ready to fight!"
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes Daniel James to the show, who will be fighting at RIZIN Otoko Matusri in the heavyweight GP. James talks about how he got into MMA, p...
Interview with Shinji Morito- ROMAN II
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show Shinji Morito 森戸新士 who will be competing at ROMAN II in the 4 man jiu-jitsu match. Morito talks about how he got ...
The JMMA/Kakutogi News Brief Episode 3: RIZIN HW GP, Suda UPSETS Hamasaki, Chatri P*sses off Japan!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is back for episode 3 of the JMMA/Kakutogi News Brief. Topics include the RIZIN HW GP fighters, some fight news for RIZIN Otoko Matsuri, DEEP/...
Kyoji Horiguchi LEAVING RIZIN for UFC!!!?? DEEP Featherweight Grand Prix starts!
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew returns with Episode 2 of the JMMA/Kakutogi news brief covering the recent possible signing of RIZIN FLW champion Kyoji Horiguchi 堀口 恭司...
Who should fight Mikuru Asakura at Otoko Matsuri!?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Ren Hiramoto having to pull out of his fight with Mikuru Asakura, who will Asakura now fight at RIZIN Otoko Matsuri? We'll look at some of the f...
Episode 1 JMMA_Kauktogi News Brief_ RIZIN_ K-1_ DEEP_ BREAKING DOWN and MORE!!!
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the JMMA/Kakutogi News Brief, we cover, RIZIN's newest match announcements, Leona Pettas RAGING at present day K-1 and it's p...
New York Comic Con Special: Interview with David Sangiao-Parga, author of "Blood in the Holler"
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an NYCC edition of WAR, Andrew talks to David Sangiao-Parga, the author of the book Blood in the Holler. Plot: The world of pro wrestling is about...
Erik Hammer Interview Bloodsport 9: Calvin Tankman, Trip To N. Korea, Inoki, What is a Pro Wrestler
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome back Erik Hammer who takes on Calvin Tankman at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9. Hammer is currently undefeated in Bloodsport. ...
Royce Isaacs ロイス・アイザックス Bloodsport 9 Interview: "I'm going to put you to sleep buddy!"
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by NJPW's and Team Filthy member Royce Isaacs ロイス・アイザックス to talk about his upcoming match at Josh Barnett's Blood...
NJPW's Alex Coughlin アレックス・コグリン Bloodsport 9 Interview - Uemura, Great Muta, Slap Fight, Android
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show NJPW's Alex Coughlin アレックス・コグリン who takes on fellow Young Lion Yuya Uemura at Josh Bar...
Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 Interview Pancrase 331: Talks Upcoming Fight, Future HEARTS fighters, & More
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 who will be taking on Kisa Miyake at Pancrase 331. Topics include his return...
Grant Bogdanove Interview UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back to the show Grant Bogdanove who will be one half of the English commentary for UNRIVALED GRAPPLING 2 airing live from Japan this ...
Naoki Inoue 井上直樹 RIZIN 40 Interview: Talks Takizawa, Injury, UFC, Fan Questions, and more!
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back to the show Naoki Inoue 井上直樹 who will be fighting Kenta Takizawa at RIZIN 40. Inoue talks about the fight, his meniscus ...
Ren Hiramoto 平本蓮 RIZIN LANDMARK 4 Post-Fight Interview: Trashes Mikuru, Next Fight, UFC, Cobra Kai
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back to the show Ren Hiramoto 平本蓮 who is fresh off his win over Satoshi "Dominator" Yamasu at RIZIN LANDMARK 4. Hiramoto talks ...
Interview with Toshiomi Kazama 風間敏臣 & Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 - PANCRASE 323
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian talk to Toshiomi Kazama 風間敏臣 & Hirotaka Nakada who will both be fighting at PANCRASE 323 Saturday Sept 11 this weekend. NO...
WAR Interview with Kazuma Kuramoto 倉本一真 RIZIN 29 - Talks BW GP, 1st RIZIN Fight, and Suplexes
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back to the show Kazuma Kuramoto 倉本一真 to talk about his participation in the RIZIN BW GP. He takes on Alan Yamaniha in the ope...
We are RIZIN Podcast Interview - Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 - Pancrase 321
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome to the show Hirotaka Nakada 中田大貴 to talk about his upcoming fight against Issei Tamura at Pancrase 321. Topics inc...
#160 WAR Interview Team Fairtex's Kazuko Sakamoto 坂元 和子 - QUINTET FN6
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first interview with a QUINTET competitor, Andrew talks to Team Fairtex's Kazuko Sakamoto. Sakamoto is a grappler from Imanari Dojo. Interview...
#159: Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 & 5 Recap with BLK Lion's Airspaces's Zachary Shiloh & WM Talk
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Zachary Shiloh, the host of BLK Lion's Airspace to talk Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 & 5 shows. The trio t...
#158 WAR Interview: Josh Barnett talks Bloodsport 4 & 5, MMA, What's Wrong with Wrestling Today
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome back to the show Josh Barnett who is on hand to talk about Bloodsport 4 & 5, problems in pro wrestling today, why Bloodspor...
#157: WAR Interview with NJPW's Alex Coughlin (アレックス・コグリン): Talks Bloodsport match, JR Kratos, 2021
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by New Japan Pro Wrestling Young Lion Alex Coughlin. Coughlin will be competing at Bloodsport 4 against JR Kratos. Cough...
#156: WAR Interview: Gil Guardado talks Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 Match Against Diego Perez
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian talk to Gil Guardado who makes his pro wrestling debut at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 this weekend 2/13 against Diego Perez. Guard...
#155: UWFi Retrospective: Mark Fleming Interview
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From our pandemic backlog, Andrew & Christian talk to UWFi wrestler Mark Fleming. Fleming talks about his career, coming up in the territory era, tra...
#154: Girls, Grappling, and Grit Interview w/ director MarQ
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian talk to MarQ from WMMANews to discuss his documentary Girls, Grappling, and Grit, a film on the growing women's amateur wrestling s...
#153 RIZIN 26 WMMA Preview w/ MarQ
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian are joined by MarQ of WMMANews to talk about the women's MMA fights at RIZIN 26. Follow Marq on Twitter: WMMANews Follow We are...
#152: 【RIZIN26】WAR speaks to Naoki Inoue | 井上直樹選手の試合前インタビュー
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back to the show Naoki Inoue, who takes on Yuki Motoya at Rizin 26. Inoue talks about his upcoming fight, training at Sonic Squad, if ...
#151【RIZIN26】WAR speaks to Kazuma Kuramoto | 倉本一真選手の試合前インタビュー
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show Kazuma Kuramoto who will be making his RIZIN debut at RIZIN 26 against Taiyo Nakahara. Kuramoto talks about his fight, ho...
#150【RIZIN26】WAR speaks to Ren Hiramoto | 平本蓮選手の試合前インタビュー
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show the very controversial and outspoken former K1 kickboxer now RIZIN MMA fighter Ren Hiramoto. Hiramoto is making his MMA pr...
#149: RIZIN 26's Nadaka Yoshinari Interview
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew with translator LJ talk to the Japanese Muay Thai Phenom Nadaka Yoshinari (吉成 名高). Yoshinari is one of the kickboxers in the world and ...
#148: Billy Nayden of MMA-Prospects Talks RIZIN Rankings
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome to the show Billy Nayden of MMA-Prospects.com to talk his RIZIN rankings, how the rankings are made, problems with the curr...
#147: Bloodsport 3 Review w/ Zachary Shiloh: Is this a UWFi?
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by Zachary Shiloh to review Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. They go over all the matches, pick their favorite matches, look at Jon Moxle...
#146 RIZIN 25 Review w/ Jack Wannan: The Resurrection of Taiga
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined again by Knockdown News' Jack Wannan to discuss the RIZIN 25 show from Osaka-Jo Hall. They go over all the fights, pick...
#145 Rizin 25 Preview w/ Jack Wannan of Knockdownnews.com
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian are joined by Jack Wannan of Knockdownnews.com. They talk all things RIZIN 25 and give predictions to the announced match card. A...
#144 【RIZIN25】WAR speaks with Tatsuki Saomoto｜竿本樹生選手のインタビュー｜対戦相手のご印象、格闘技を始められたきっかけなど
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show BRAVE Gym fighter, Tatsuki Saomoto. Saomoto takes on Daichi Kitakata at RIZIN 25 on Nov 21. Topics include how Saomoto go...
#143【RIZIN25】WAR speaks with Yutaka Saito ｜斎藤裕選手のインタビュー｜次戦の意気込み、今後の展望など
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes to the show Shooto featherweight champion Yutaka Saito to talk about his upcoming match at RIZIN 25 against Mikuru Asakura for the ina...
#142 Stewart Fulton Interview: Pancrase 319, Quintet FN 5, & RISE DOA Osaka, Takada Dojo, RIZIN.
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian welcome the venerable Stewart Fulton for the first time on the show. Fulton is one of the best English commentators in all of com...
#141: Kakutogi Road Interview with creator Michael
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by Michael, creator of "Kakutogi Road: The Complete History of MMA." Michael is chronicling the history of shootfighting, UWFi, RINGS...
#140: Takahiro Ashida 芦田崇宏 RIZIN 24 Post-Fight Interview
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian with WAR translator LJ talk to Takahiro Ashida 芦田崇宏 fresh off his win at RIZIN 24 against Kyohei Hagiwara. They talk to A...
#139 Bloodsport 3 Preview w/ Zachary Shiloh
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by Zachary Shiloh to break down Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 card as well give predictions. You can follow Zach on Twitt...
#138: Homicide Interview for Bloodsport 3: Talks Tom Lawlor, Xavier memories, ROH
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by The Notorious 187 Homicide in a rare interview to talk about his upcoming match against Tom Lawlor at Josh Barnett's ...
#137: Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 Calvin Tankman Interview
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christian talks with one of the fastest rising pro wrestlers on the indie scene, Calvin Tankman. Tankman will be facing off against Alexander James at...
#136: Bloodsport 3 Interview w/ Josh Alexander: Talks DB Smith Jr., wrestling injured
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew talks with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander about his match against Davey Boy Smith Jr. at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Topics include his ...
135 “Black Panther” BeyNoah “ブラックパンサー”ベイノア Interview: RISE DOA, Pro Wrestling, BLM, Chadwick Boseman
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by WAR translator LJ to welcome “Black Panther” BeyNoah “ブラックパンサー”ベイノア to the show. BeyN...
#134: Lindsay Snow Interview Bloodsport 3: Leyla Hirsch, Tourney, Pandemic Life, Tattoos
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew welcomes back "Kaiju Power" Lindsay Snow to the show to talk about her participation in the 4-person women's tournament at Josh Barnett's Blood...
#133: Matt Makowski Interview for Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3: Simon Grimm, Pandemic, C. Covington
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian welcome back to the show "Weapon X" Matt Makowski who takes on Simon Grimm at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3. Makowski talks about ...
#132: Bloodsport Edition: "Grizzly" Kal Jak Interview: Talks Erik Hammer, SUG, Colby Covington
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian talk to "Grizzly" Kal Jak who takes on Erik Hammer at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport on 10/11. Jak talks about his time in NXT, what he...
#131: RIZIN 24 Review w/ Drake Riggs: SUDARIO VS. DYLAN JAMES, Weird SD's, Tenshin is Unstoppable
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined MyMMANews' and Broadened Horizin host Drake Riggs to discuss all things RIZIN 24. Going through the show by weight class...
#130: RIZIN 24 Preview w/ MyMMANews'/Broadened Horizin Host Drake Riggs
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined MMA writer Drake Riggs to talk about the upcoming RIZIN 24 show from the Saitama Super Arena on 9/27. Before going into...
#129: Pancrase 318 Interviews with Hiroto Uesako, Toshiomi Kazama, & Hirotaka Nakada
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this HEARTS trifecta interview, Andrew & Christian talk to Hiroto Uesako. Toshiomi Kazama, and Hirotaka Nakada on their upcoming fights at Pancrase...
#128: Bellator 245 & Bellator 246 Review with TeeptoTheJunk: One Show Sucked, The Other Didn't
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator & RIZIN fan TeeptotheJunk to talk about the Bellator 245 and Bellator 246 shows. Bellator 245 was an awful ...
WAR# 127: Tsuyoshi Sudario スダリオ剛 Interview: Talks RIZIN 24, MMA Debut, Dylan James' Trash Talk
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian talk to former sumo wrestler, Sudario Tsuyoshi, who will be making his MMA debut at RIZIN 24 against pro wrestler Dylan James. ...
We are RIZIN #126: RIZIN 24's Kyohei Hagiwara (萩原京平) Interview: Talks Ashida Fight, Mikuru, Tattoos
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian with WAR translator LJ talk to "The Underground Emperor" Kyohei Hagiwara about his upcoming fight against Takahiro Ashida at RIZIN ...
We are RIZIN #125: Takahiro Ashida 芦田崇宏 Interview: Talks RIZIN 24 Fight
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian with the help of WAR translator LJ interview Takahiro Ashida who fight Kyohei Hagiwara at RIZIN 24. Topics include how he got his...
We are RIZIN #124: DEEP 96's Lebana Ezekiel Interview
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Chrisitan with WAR translator LJ talk to DEEP and Grachan fighter Lebana Ezekiel who fights out of the BRAVE gym. Topics include when he move...
We are RIZIN #123: Topkvlt w/ Kyle Davis: Horror movies and RIZIN 20
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this non-combat sports edition of WAR, Andrew talks to one of the hosts of the Youtube horror movie podcast Topkvlt, Kyle Davis. Kyle first reviews...
We are RIZIN #122: Bellator 245/246 Preview with TeeptotheJunk
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk (TeeptotheJunk on Twitter) to look at the Bellator 245 and Bellator 246 fight cards.
We are RIZIN #122: Bellator 244 Review w/ TeeptotheJunk: Nemkov is the new Champ!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk to talk about the Bellator 244 results. They go over all the winners, losers, future matchups for Ba...
We are RIZIN #121: RIZIN 23 Review w/ TrashyColeFan: Kai Finally is a Champ!
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and TrashyColeFan discuss the awesome RIZIN 23 show. They talk about their experience watching on RIZIN Live, the cost of the PPV, what to do w...
We are RIZIN #120: Bellator 244 Preview
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeepToTheJunk to talk about the Bellator 244 card which has two former RIZIN fighters booked in the...
We are Rizin #119: RIzin 22: Yusuke Yachi, The Rise of Nadaka Yoshinari, Inoue's Awesome Grappling
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by Fight Prose to discuss the RIZIN 22. They go over all the fights, talk about future fights to make, what happens with...
We are Rizin Podcast #118: Rizin 23 Preview w/ TrashyColeFan
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian with guest TrashyColeFan talk about the RIZIN 23 card. They go over all the fights, speculate on the international distribution (...
We are RIZIN #117: Rizin 22 Preview w/ Fight Prose
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by Eric from Fight Prose to talk about RIZIN's return show, RIZIN 22. They talk about all the fights, pick their winners...
We are RIZIN #116: Hirotaka Nakada Pancrase 316 Post Fight & Mamoru Uoi Fullswing RIZIN 23 Interview
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian talk to Hirotaka Nakada & Mamoru Uoi "Fullswing." Nakada is fresh off his professional MMA debut winning and advancing in the Panc...
We are RIZIN #115: Daryl Lokoku Interview for RIZIN 23
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian welcome Daryl Lokoku who competes against shootboxer Kaito in a kickboxing match at RIZIN 23. Topics include his beginnings as an M...
We are RIZIN #114: UWFi Retrospective: Steve Nelson Interview
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fight...
We are Rizin #113: Hirotaka Nakada & Toshiomi Kazama Interview for Pancrase 316
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
We are RIZIN #112: RIZIN IS BACK!!!!!, RISE, K-1, and Fuji TV
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 onl...
We are RIZIN #111: Night of the Comet Review w/ Tom Ryan
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We are RIZIN #110: Catherine Mary Stewart Interview
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 audit...
We are RIZIN #109: UWFi Retrospective: Ted Pelc Interview
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian return to talk about the much-underrated shootfighting promotion UWFi. Without UWFi, there would likely be no Pride, MMA, and Blood...
We are RIZIN #108: Bellator Look Ahead w/ TeeptotheJunk
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian are joined by Bellator expert TeeptotheJunk to discuss the future of the promotion post coronavirus. They look at possible matches ...
We are RIZIN #107: Shooting the Shit: Black Lives Matter
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
We are RIZIN #106: Fire Pro Wrestling World Review w/ Joseph Matos
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Christian with special guest Joseph Matos discuss the incredibly deep and fun pro wrestling game Fire Pro Wrestling World for PC and PS4. M...
We are RIZIN #105: Jillian Decoursey Interview
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew & Christian talk to Invicta's Jillian DeCoursey who has been looking to fight RIZIN's Ai Shimizu. Topics include how she got into MMA, training...