ENSON INOUE
In the Press
Interviews, profiles and features about Enson, from his fighting years to his relief work in Japan.
Recent features
The Samurai Spirit and the Art of Giving Back
Martial Arts Thailand · Tony Stokes · August 2019
A long profile of Enson's samurai code, his fighting years, his walks across Japan, his tsunami relief work and the story behind Destiny Forever.
Chris Leben Interviews MMA Legend Enson Inoue
The Arena · August 2018
Chris Leben sits down with Enson at The Arena in San Diego to talk about PRIDE, his fight with Randy Couture, his seminars and Destiny Forever.
Reflections of a Samurai: An Exclusive Interview With Enson Inoue
MMANUTS · Tommy Hackett · November 2014
Enson looks back on his retirement ceremony in Tokyo, the fights that shaped his career and his work helping people in Japan.
From the archive
Earlier interviews and features, newest first.
The MMA Hall of F@#$%&G Awesome: Enson Inoue
By Ben Duffy, Jun 2018
R-ZONE interview - (Japanese)
Japanese interview, July 2015
On Walking The Path With Enson Inoue
By Sam Yang, May 2015
Walking Japan for Tsunami Victims
By Yu Shing Ting, Midweek December 31, 2013
The 50 most Brutal MMA Matches of All Time
By Complex Sports November 12, 2013
UFC 13: Enson Inoue vs Royce Alger (MMA's Most Underrated Fight!?)
By The Ground Never Misses June 25, 2013
Enson Inoue is on another pilgrimage in Japan, and he's refusing to sleep indoors
By Middle Easy April 16, 2013
The many tattoos of Enson Inoue - Fightland
By Jeff Harder April, 2013
Enson Inoue: The Helper
By Marta Gallo April 30, 2013
Colossal Concerns: mind, body and soul and Enson Inoue
By James "The Colossus" Thompson February 11, 2013
The best MMA writing of 2011: Daniel Herbertson on Enson Inoue's journey to Fukushima and beyond
By David Castillo December 22, 2011
MMA's very own Radioactive Man heads to Fukushima
By The Daily Edge August 8, 2011
Enson Inoue Discusses Charity Work, Life in Evacuation Centers
By Daniel Herbertson Apr 6, 2011
"The Devastation is Like a Movie"
By Marlon Ransom March 15, 2011
Enson Inoue: 50/50 chance I’ll fight again in MMA. Right now, yakuza MMA is very hot
By Zach Arnold May 22, 2010
Enson Inoue: The Freedom to Fight, Risk Life in Ring
By Ray Hui Apr 20, 2010
In Depth With Enson Inoue
By Tommy Hackett April 24, 2010
Enson Inoue the living "Yamatodamashii"
By Billy - Tune-in-tokyo February 25, 2009
MMA pioneer Enson Inoue a new man after 26 days in prison
By John Morgan · Nov 29, 2008
Interview: Enson Inoue & George Sotiropoulos (Part One)
By Tommy Hackett May 2, 2008
Interview: Enson Inoue & George Sotiropoulos (Part Two)
By Tommy Hackett May 5, 2008
Enson Inoue – Discover Nikkei Interview
By Art Nomura · October 14, 2003
Warrior Spirit – Enson Inoue Interview
By Pooch · June 21, 2001