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Greek777

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Hey Enson,

Welcome.. I just wanted to say that I have seen thousands of fighters come and go over the years. But when I think of honor, bushido and fighting spirit, you are at the very top of the list. It's an honor to see you checking out our humble little community here. Just wanted to let you know, I collect a lot of MMA books, and Live as a Man, Die as a Man, Become a Man might be the best one ever written by a fighter. I could read/listen to your stories all day man. You ever consider writing another book one day down the line?

Just curious, do you think there can ever be a boom in Japanese MMA again? Would you say the people got hyped up over the UFC in Japan shows the way they used to over PRIDE? Or is there no comparison?

It just feels very weird and empty to not have huge stadium events in Japan with the world's best fighters... I miss the days of New Year's Eve when you would have 3 or 4 shows all competing on one night. Do yu think those days are over, like MMA was seen as only a fad in Japan? Or does it only need the right push to come back?

Sorry for the long message haha. Hope all is well.

Respect
 

Shy Guy

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God Damn MMA legend here among us.

Are you watching the fights tonight, Enson?
 

Wild

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Enson - check your chat box at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
 

Enson Inoue

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Hey Enson,

Welcome.. I just wanted to say that I have seen thousands of fighters come and go over the years. But when I think of honor, bushido and fighting spirit, you are at the very top of the list. It's an honor to see you checking out our humble little community here. Just wanted to let you know, I collect a lot of MMA books, and Live as a Man, Die as a Man, Become a Man might be the best one ever written by a fighter. I could read/listen to your stories all day man. You ever consider writing another book one day down the line?

Just curious, do you think there can ever be a boom in Japanese MMA again? Would you say the people got hyped up over the UFC in Japan shows the way they used to over PRIDE? Or is there no comparison?

It just feels very weird and empty to not have huge stadium events in Japan with the world's best fighters... I miss the days of New Year's Eve when you would have 3 or 4 shows all competing on one night. Do yu think those days are over, like MMA was seen as only a fad in Japan? Or does it only need the right push to come back?

Sorry for the long message haha. Hope all is well.

Respect

You ever consider writing another book one day down the line?
In the process of writing book 2

Just curious, do you think there can ever be a boom in Japanese MMA again? Would you say the people got hyped up over the UFC in Japan shows the way they used to over PRIDE? Or is there no comparison?
Yes I believe there will be another boom but it will take time. No. Pride was a whole different animal.

Do yu think those days are over, like MMA was seen as only a fad in Japan? Or does it only need the right push to come back?
As long as the UFC continues to frequent Japan I believe a comeback is inevitable.
 

Greek777

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Thanks for your answers man! Absolutely thrilled to hear about a 2nd book.

Good to see you still follow the sport actively.. Who are you picking tonight? Out of these matchups:

Pettis/Dos Anjos
Nelson/Overeem
Hendricks/Brown
Esparza/Joanna

?
 

sparkuri

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Wow, those pics from Walla Walla fight factory are awesome, and ancient, like you!!
Haha.

Do you ever get stateside anymore, or visit Matt or AMC?

Nice pic of your war with Igor btw.

Thanks legend!
 

Wild

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Been talking to Enson on Twitter for a week, and he is a gentleman. Really humbled to have him here.
 

jason73

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your a good man enson.the charity work you do is commendable and you are a legend in the ring
 

Enson Inoue

Former PRIDE FC veteran
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your a good man enson.the charity work you do is commendable and you are a legend in the ring
Thank you bro but it doesn't necessarily make me a good man. That's just where I find my happiness by helping others less fortunate.
 

Wild

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Enson - Come join us in the UFC 185 fight thread my man. Pinned at the top of Cageside.
 

La Paix

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Enson- On the JRE Joe told you about Rory Macdonald saying he would never fight GSP. Rory said he'd never stab George in the back after all he's done for him and your response was something very complimentary to Rory IIRC. I can't remember exactly what you said but I was impressed that you put seemed to really respect Rorys decision and didn't even suggest money can motivate or anything of the sort. Do you feel the fighting side of MMA has really taking a back seat to the business with so many now and people are more likely to make decisions based on this?
 

Bluesville

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ha ha I thought I was tripping when I saw the thread title.

This site is nuts.

An honour to see you posting here Enson.

All the best.
 

ECC170

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We officially have our Favorite member ever...Couldn't think of a better LEGEND to join us...