http://www.sherdog.com/radio/Breen-Michael-David-Smith-and-Tony-Loiseleur-1321

Please listen to this. This is really good stuff in regards to Japanese mma in general.

Good timing, just looking for something to listen too.

I have to study now, so count me out short review would be much appreciated

I don't really listen to any internet radio or any of that but I make an exception for the JBS. It's always quality.

He has good knowledge, but is kind of a douchey man. I will check it out later.

This is quite long so I will give you a brief overview of what was discussed:

Main topics:

Megumi Fujii: How she really is and how Japanese mma is perceived by the female athletes themselves and the promotions. Also, discusses a bit of the role of females in Japanese society to bring across certain points. The sherdog reporter is Japanese correspondent Tony Loiseleur and he is doing his master thesis at University on Megumi Fujii. Very interesting to listen to him speak about this in detail.

Shinya Aoki: From the beginning. How he is a walking contradiction. Also discusses how he is as a person and what his true ambitions are and also the fact that he is a victim of the promotional Japanese politics that come with the territory. Again, a lot of interesting points are brought up.

Japanese mma in general and its future: How Japanese mma is viewed more as entertainment as opposed to sport. The model coming from pro-wrestling etc. Also discusses about well known mma athletes (no names mentioned) also being victims of Japanese mma politics and often not being able to come Stateside because of it. Also goes into a past article the Mr Loiseleur wrote for sherdog in regards to AACC (Abe Ani Combat Club) and how the young ones (Japanese) perceive mma, UFC and the benefits of mma or martial arts in general.

There is so much content discussed in this interview that any fan of Japanese mma should check out. Lots of little tidbits on stuff and if you can read between the lines, you will come away with some conclusions about how things are really like out there. Tony was also the reporter that did a video on me on sherdog entitled: Foreigner fighting in Japan.

He is one of the people that watched me very closely while I lived there. He witnessed everything that happened to me there (Lots of behind the scenes BS) Also, before I forget, he also discussed how mma journalism is vastly different there then in the west. Tony has gone through a lot himself down there and the backlash he has had for releasing information. Lots of things covered up down there. Of course he can't discuss all of this stuff, but trust me, his livelihood has been threatened on more then one occasion.

Thank you for the summary ! Tony Loiseleur is not easy to follow when you're not fluent in English.

It was really interesting to hear what he said about Aoki. And the point that japanese fighters are almost like employees to the organization is very interesting, I know they get salaries (something I dont think foreign fighters get).

Also how kids are trained in Japan. It is the only place I have seen 3-4 year olds training proper martial arts, but I also think its is done in a very healthy way. I really loved that side in Japan.

wow i didnt know about the salaries

that explains why the purse for the k-1 wgp is so small its just like a bonus

Tony I didn't realize that you are being paid by Zuffa

Armed opened my eyes

Pato > Zuffa

I was a longtime sherdog fan, its how I got clued into the world of combat sports. In saying this I have to say the place has gone to shit over the last three years or so. I cant even tune into the radio show anymore, the guys seem even more pretentious than when Josh gross was walking around their parking lot (Big josh gross fan btw.) On top of that they have moved too far into UFC coverage, though I understand why. The rest of the "MMA" sites just follow what is popular, I cant say they are paid off, but they are definitely scared to cross the ufc, not that they would need a reason to.

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I'm going to listen later, I hope.