Joe Rogan Identifies the Ultimate Reason for Conor McGregor’s “Demise” & It’s One “He Said” Himself

The famed combat sports personality, Joe Rogan, has spent over two decades donning the commentator’s role with UFC. During this stint, the color commentator witnessed the high-voltage action up close and lived many iconic moments. Besides, the commentator’s desk also gave him a hawk-eye view of some horrific scenes, like fighters sustaining career-threatening injuries. UFC star Conor McGregor faced one such injury at UFC 264 and Rogan touched upon the same and further identified the reason for his ‘demise’.

The standup comic sat down with Derek in The Joe Rogan Experience’s ep. #1905. Notably, Derek is the face behind the popular YouTube channel, ‘More Plates More Dates’. The duo discussed Liver King’s apology video and the Hollywood stars’ training regime. In addition, they talked about the possibility of the Irishman’s comeback.

In the same segment, the podcast host weighed in on his opinion on the Dublin-born fighter’s demise inside the Octagon.

Joe Rogan reveals the factor responsible for McGregor’s demise

The podcast guest started the conversation as he pointed out the recent losing streak of ‘Notorious’. Following this, the former Fear Factor host called the SBG Ireland product’s recent MMA record ‘weird’.

Afterward, the renowned TV presenter stated that McGregor‘s last win came against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. However, the podcaster put forth his reason for the 34-year-old fighter’s recent dismal record and pinpointed it to inactivity.

Therefore, he told, “Inactivity is probably one of the biggest factors in his demise, maybe even more so than just silk sheets.”

Later on, the UFC analyst added, “He said that after the Dustin Poirier fight when Dustin Poirier knocked him out and he’s like, and just like ‘inactivity is the real problem. I just need to get back in here. And be active’.”

Subsequently, UFC personnel explained that a lot transpired inside a fight, and the stress of the moment could be overwhelming if one was not accustomed to fighting on a higher level. As a result, the fighters found it difficult to get back to 100% whenever they made a comeback, after a long layoff.

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Significantly, earlier in the conversation, the 55-year-old also drew a parallel between Anthony Smith and the former UFC champion’s injury.

What did Rogan say about the ‘confident’ Conor McGregor?

According to Rogan, the light heavyweight fighter’s injury was not as bad as getting one’s tibia and the fibula snapped, which was the case with McGregor.

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Further, the comedian pointed out that one had to re-establish blood blow and heal up everything during the recovery. But above all, Rogan asked how confident ‘Mystic Mac’ would be while throwing his now-healed leg.

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