Joe Rogan is certainly one of the most versatile personalities in the sport of MMA. The UFC commentator has a famous podcast on Spotify and is also a seasoned standup comic. Furthermore, he was also the Fear Factor host in his early days. Now, a viral video of Rogan has emerged which has left the fans intrigued. The video shows the podcast host hitting mitts with some vicious kicks. In what looked to be an old video, the 55-year-old showed off his amazing techniques in the video.
The fans have made predictions what how the UFC commentator might fare in his switch from cage-side to inside the cage. Some interesting insights were also revealed in the comment section of the post.
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Video of Joe Rogan throwing leg kicks took over the internet
In the video of Joe Rogan throwing heavy kicks in training, fans were made to answer the question and wonder what would happen if Joe Rogan ever fought in the promotion he commentates for. The UFC and MMA fans gave mixed reactions upon hearing the news.
One fan commented, “against CM Punk yea. rogan is 55”.
Furthermore, one more fan added, “At his best when he was younger easily”.
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Many fans cited his age to be the reason he wouldn’t compete at the highest level. They said, “He’s almost 60. No chance.”
However, there were fans that believed that a younger Rogan would fight well in the UFC. They said, “25 years ago he probably would. But not in his 50s no way!!”.
While one social media user commented, “He definitely could win a UFC fight”.
Another fan added, “Everyone has a plan until they get hit. But Rogan looks solid with his strikes”.
Moreover, one fan made the people aware of the UFC commentator’s accomplishments. They said, “He’s a 10th-planet black belt and has been striking all his life… of course not BUT that man knows how to handle himself in a real-life situation.”
Another fan added, “Definitely against low level fighters. If 20 years younger he’d easily be mid grade in the ufc”
Furthermore, one fan said, “No. great kicks though”.
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Joe Rogan’s accomplishments in martial arts
One fan interestingly made a strong comment on the UFC commentator’s accomplishments. They said, “Most people don’t realise Joe Rogan has a black belt in taekwondo and jiu-jitsu”. This comment holds true, as the famous podcaster is well-versed in Taekwondo and Jiu-jitsu.
He also believes that his MMA expertise helps him understand the sport better. Moreover, he also made comments on some changes in the sport owing to his knowledge of it.
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Let us know what you think about Joe Rogan’s viral video. Moreover, do you think he can compete in the octagon?
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