Enson Inoue, a popular Japanese Shooto and MMA fighter from yesteryear, thinks that FEG (parent company of K-1 and DREAM) President Sadaharu Tanikawa was talking about himself when Tanikawa said “FEG is dead”. More details inside.
Enson Inoue made his long awaited return to The Underground Forums this past week. He stated he was open to answer any question thrown his way, and gave a very strong point of view of FEG President Sadaharu Tanikawa and Shinya Aoki in one fell swoop. Warning: Strong language is used.
“nobones: What do you think of JMMA scene? Do you think it can revive and do you think the UFC is the promotion to do it considering the FEG president has basically declared FEG dead unless emergency VC arrives soon? Are there any Japanese promotions that could pick up the mantle left by Pride and soon Dream to carry on the JMMA torch and getting it burning again?
Also, do you think Shinya Aoki was overrated? Maybe he was top ten once in his career, but many pundits had him ranked #2 for several years. Seems ridiculous considering he never fought and beat a top five guy when they were top five.
Enson Yamato Inoue: Mma in japan is not dead. Maybe K-1s Tanigawa was just talking about himself that fucken crook. he has 2 Y organizations pissed and after him.
Aoki is too 1 dimensional.”
Considering the YMCA shouldn’t have any reason to hunt owners of big MMA businesses in Japan, it’s safe to assume that when Enson mentioned “Y organizations”, it’s referring to the Yakuza.
