Joe Rogan, a long-time commentator and personality within the UFC, has expressed his strong opinion that Dana White and the UFC made an error in their strategic investments.
Having been with the organization since 1997, Rogan feels his deep connection to combat sports gives weight to his perspectives. He has previously voiced concerns about fighter treatment and now points to a different issue.
Rogan is now highlighting his long-held belief that the UFC should have ventured into kickboxing instead of Power Slap.
The commentator is convinced that embracing kickboxing could have been a game-changer for combat sports entertainment.
During his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan stated his conviction: “I think the UFC messed up by choosing slap fighting. I`ve been telling them for a long time, `You should get into kickboxing.` If you enjoy stand-up fighting, today`s kickboxing is incredibly exciting, unlike older, slower matches. The knockouts are unbelievable.”
“Kickboxing with MMA gloves in a cage would be huge. The UFC could easily create a striking-only division. Organizations like Glory have amazing fighters. I watch Glory frequently; it’s incredibly exciting, but it lacks a wider audience. Many people are simply unaware of these athletes and the sport`s current excitement.”
Rogan`s advocacy for kickboxing stems from his own background and passion for striking disciplines. His early involvement in combat sports was focused on striking arts, which informs his analysis and earns him respect within the fighting community.
Beyond professional insights, Rogan`s combat skills have also served him in personal situations, as he recounted an incident where his martial arts background deterred a potential robbery.
