In the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience Fight Companion, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brendan Schaub, and Brian Simpson joined the host to discuss the fights from August 17, 2024. The conversation quickly turned to the rising stars, with a particular focus on the hard-hitting Brazilian Alex Pereira and the ever-controversial Floyd Mayweather.
Rogan started the conversation about the importance of knockout prowess in being a star. And who better to be a star born out of sheer power who sends his opponents to the shadow realm than Alex Pereira? Pereira’s knockout power impressed Rogan, despite the challenge of connecting with mainstream audiences due to the fighter’s limited English skills.
“He [Alex Pereira] is one of the biggest stars in the sport. You don’t have to speak English in this sport. If you can just flatline every motherf***er that is put in front of you. You have to be a knockout artist, though. You can’t be a grappler,” said Rogan.
On the other hand, the group had a different perspective on Mayweather’s legacy and revealed the secret behind his popularity. People would tune in to see him fight, just hoping he’d finally get his ‘zero’ taken away from him. This was because of all the trash-talking he would do before a fight and then smartly box to usually win by decision.
The group finally agreed that the world of combat sports is always full of surprises. The true measure of a fighter’s greatness often lies in their ability to captivate audiences, whether through their skills or their showmanship.
Joe Rogan Reveals His High Anticipation To Witness Alex Pereira Vs. Dricus Du Plessis
Rogan had a lot to say in the latest episode of his wildly popular UFC Fight Companion podcast. One thing that stood out was his excitement at the prospect of a potential showdown between Dricus Du Plessis and Alex Pereira.
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Rogan, known for his infectious enthusiasm, was impressed by Du Plessis’ gutsy performance at UFC 305. The South African fighter defended his title against the former champion, Israel Adesanya, in dramatic fashion. Rogan shifted his focus to the looming possibility of a Du Plessis vs. Pereira matchup.
“If Dricus goes up to 205 and fights Alex, oh my goodness. I will fly to the moon to commentate that fight. I want to see that fight. That’s crazy,” said Rogan.
The thought of these two behemoths colliding inside the octagon has undoubtedly piqued the interest of fight fans worldwide. Plus, Rogan’s enthusiasm only serves to amplify the anticipation.
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