UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan, known for his wide-ranging podcast discussions, recently hosted veteran fighter Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson on his MMA-focused episode of the JRE show. The conversation delved into current trends in MMA, with Jackson offering insight from his career, including his experiences facing Jon Jones and some of the controversial tactics he’s observed. He discussed the unethical oblique kicks that Jones landed on him back in UFC 135, which Jackson claims ended his career. Joe Rogan also shared his insights on these controversial moves during the discussion.

In the latest episode of the JRE MMA Show #159 Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, the 46-year-old UFC veteran known for his intimidating presence and feared by many opponents, criticized Jon Jones. They discussed Jones’ eye-poking tactics, with Jackson once labeling him the “Dirtiest fighter ever.” The conversation then shifted to Jones’ use of oblique kicks. Rogan commented, “He’s really good at those leg kicks. Those oblique kicks too.”

Upon recalling the pain caused by oblique kicks, Jackson responded emphatically, “I think that should be illegal, bro.” Rogan asked for more details, prompting Jackson to explain further, “Yeah, Yeah. See. I’m thinking about my own MMA league like Rampage style, you know what I’m saying? My own, what I think MMA should be like, right? And I’m going to make that sh*t illegal. That one thing.”

Furthermore, Joe Rogan and Jackson discussed Khalil Rountree Jr., who in 2021 used an oblique kick that injured his opponent Modestas Bukauskas, severely damaging his knees. However, Jon Jones and Rountree Jr. are not the only ones to employ this controversial kick; Conor McGregor, known for his aggressive fighting style, also used it against Nate Diaz. McGregor later criticized his own actions and apologized on social media. Meanwhile, Rogan also seemed to agree with Jackson as he provided his take on the use of oblique kicks in the promotion.

Rogan’s take on oblique kicks and unethical move

Joe Rogan, a UFC veteran for over two decades and an avid enthusiast of the sport, deeply understands MMA. He quickly acknowledged the issue of oblique kicks within the UFC, as raised by Quinton Jackson. Rogan emphasizes that current rules are insufficient to effectively regulate techniques like the one Jones used against Jackson. Podcaster further stressed the necessity of implementing new rules to protect fighters and their careers.

Joe Rogan also gave his insight into this matter from a business perspective. He said, “It’s definitely not good for business but it’s still legal. It’s legal right now. So, it’s like, it’s hard to say. I see the point that you shouldn’t be allowed to target the knees, but then someone would say, ‘Ok, but you could roundhouse kick the knees But you just can’t sidekick it. You can’t hyperextend it.”

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