“They Are Never Gonna Bridge That Gap” – Joe Rogan, Being in the Sport for 2 Decades, Bluntly Shows the Reality of Unranked UFC Fighters

On his podcast with Bo Nickal as his guest, Joe Rogan gave the fans different perspectives regarding MMA. The 56-year-old UFC color commentator is an avid MMA fan and has much experience in the sport. In his podcast, Rogan shared his thought process regarding why the unranked UFC fighters will find it challenging to bridge the gap. 

While speaking to Nickal, the 56-year-old also suggested how every unranked fighter should train to improve their sport. Let us find out what advice Rogan has for the unranked UFC fighters.

Joe Rogan feels some fighters can never “bridge the gap” 

It’s a tough challenge to shift from amateur to professional level. However, the 27-year-old Bo Nickal, who started his MMA journey just two years ago, has made an outstanding transition into MMA. Currently, Nickal is unbeaten in the UFC with a record of 5-0. However, during the interview, Rogan pointed out why the unranked fighters will never “bridge the gap.” 

On his podcast, Rogan said: “Watching you compete, everyone knew you got something special. And then you got like, hey, I am f*cking 1 in 1. I don’t wanna fight that guy. I need to learn. There are a lot of guys that are gonna look at that match. It’s just not right for me at the moment.”

He added: “Realistically, there are some guys competing unless they have some monumental breakthrough or unless they leave the training camp and move into a completely new environment and get totally new coaches and radically restructure their life. They are never gonna bridge that gap.”

Nickal, one of the rising stars in the UFC, initially pursued a career in wrestling and then shifted to MMA. While the 27-year-old has little experience inside the Octagon, he remains a menace for his opponents. But what’s next for the fighter?

UFC 299: Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage in the middleweight division

2023 ended with a bang after the successful completion of UFC 296. However, 2024 seems much more action-packed for the MMA fans. With UFC CEO Dana White announcing many fights for the next year, the battle between Bo Nickal and Cody Brundage at UFC 299 has gathered a lot of attention. 

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UFC 299 is all set to take place on March 9, 2024, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Nickal and Brundage will look to cement their place as title contenders in the lightweight division when they take center stage. Both fighters are coming off impressive victories in the previous fights and will look to keep their winning momentum going. Will Brundage be able to end Nickal’s winning run? Let us know in the comments below.

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