Weight classes exist in combat sports for a reason. They are an effective and proven way to prevent mismatches, ensure the safety of fighters, and have fair fights. Alex Pereira, for example, struggled against Jan Blachowicz in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 last month. Even Jon Jones, arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time took 3 years to transition from the light heavyweight to the heavyweight division. 

Therefore, if one is presented with a match between two opponents who are as far apart in size as bodybuilder Bradley Martyn and One FC & former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, the result would be foregone in many people’s opinion. But, many like Joe Rogan and ‘DJ’ himself, disagree.

Demetrious Johnson accepts bodybuilder’s challenge to a grappling match

Despite a 140-pound weight and a full foot height difference, Demetrious Johnson has accepted Bradley Martyn’s challenge to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match. The Californian had expressed his desire to take on ‘Mighty Mouse’ in a grappling match in a chat with Brendan Schaub.

Johnson, on the first episode of the ‘GOATcast’ podcast with former UFC two-division champion and co-host Henry Cejudo accepted Martyn’s challenge. He told Cejudo that he will take Martyn on after he returns from vacation despite the 140-pound weight difference.

“He is 265 [pounds]. He is a body builder, so obviously he’s got the weight advantage. I’m going to fly down to Calabasas and we are going to roll man. I am going to roll him up” he said.

‘DJ’ revealed that he has already been in contact with Schaub to make the fight happen. The flyweight was confident about his win despite the size difference, as he felt that technique matters much more than weight in grappling.

Joe Rogan thinks Bradley Martyn has “no chance” against Mighty Mouse

Joe Rogan waded into the issue and gave his thoughts on the matchup when asked by friend and guest Bryan Callen on episode 2017 of the JRE Podcast. He dismissed the idea that Martyn might win.” Bradley Martyn has no chance!” he told Callen.

He asked Callen if there would be a time limit to the bout. When the comedian answered in the negative, Rogan reiterated Martyn has “no chance–zero chance”. The comedian even commented on the way he felt that ‘DJ’ will win. The UFC commentator predicted Marty is going to “100% gonna get choked out”.

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Fight fans are eagerly waiting for the two to face each other. This match could only be described as a modern version of David vs. Goliath. It might answer one of the oldest questions in combat sports- what is more important – strength and power or speed and technique? What are your predictions for the slated matchup between Martyn and Johnson? Let us know in the comments section below.

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