Enson Inoue

Enson Inoue

Enson "Yamato Damashii" Inoue (Japanese: エンセン井上, born April 15, 1967) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has a professional MMA record of 11-8-0 as of April 16, 2004. He is the brother of Egan Inoue. Though relatively unknown among today's MMA fanbase, Inoue holds a submission win over current UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture.

Career

He has a notable win over Randy Couture. Enson had an exhibition match in Mudo Spirit on September 16, 2007. [http://www.hodyjaehuh.com/news/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141 / PHOTO LINK]

Enson is a John Lewis Jiu Jitsu black belt and a former Shooto Heavyweight Champion.

Enson is famous for his "never quit" attitude which resulted in him losing consciousness via choke against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Against Igor Vovchanchyn Enson had to be carried to his corner, from which his cornerman threw in the towel. Enson spent 4 months in hospital recovering from his injuries, which included swelling of the brain and a broken jaw. Enson never once tapped, or gave any verbal indication of quitting, giving birth to the phrase, " There's tough, and then there's Enson".

Personal life

Enson, a Japanese American, is married and had a stepson (Erson). [ [http://www.onzuka.com/news_2001July3.html Enson weds a three-time world wrestling champion today in Hawaii.] ]

Mixed martial arts record

MMArecordbox
wins=11
losses=8
ko-wins=3
ko-losses=5
sub-wins=8
sub-losses=0
dec-wins=0
dec-losses=2

References

External links

* [http://www.enson-inoue.com/ Official site]
* [http://blog.goo.ne.jp/enson-inoue/ Official blog]
* [http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=12 Professional MMA record]
* [http://www.prideofficial.com/free/fighters/details/1090721926.html PRIDE profile]
* [http://www.hodyjaehuh.com/Enson's Official Photographer's site]
* [http://www.asian-athlete.com/AthleteDisplayForm.aspx?ID=268 Information on inoue grappling, I]
* [http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2002/12/23/focus3.html Information on inoue grappling, II]

Category:Japanese American sportspeople


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