UFC commentator Joe Rogan He has always been a supporter of mixed martial arts, citing it as a complete combat sport, rather than boxing being merely a punching sport. However, the 56-year-old believes there are positive aspects to boxing, and is keen for the CEO of UFC to Dana White He was a fierce critic of boxing promoters.
Mexican Independence Day is an important day for Dana White and UFC, and this time it will be commemorated with a pay-per-view. Last year it was Noche UFC. This time it will be UFC 306, and the venue will be the Sphere in Las Vegas. Very exciting news, isn't it? The CEO also claims to have organized such an event for the fans. Boxing promoters can never replicate thisBut Joe Rogan believes if there's one thing boxing has an advantage over the UFC, it's the way the fights are structured.
Joe Rogan claims boxing matchmaking is better than UFC matchmaking
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Another episode of The Joe Rogan Experience had some new and interesting topics to highlight, and since the host never stops talking about martial arts and its various aspects while speaking with his guests, Action BronsonRogan argued that after observing the UFC and boxing's matchmaking process, boxing seems to know how to develop fighters by matching them with the right opponents.
There has been a lot of controversy about good boxers being protected, but Joe Rogan believes things often work out well in boxing. “Boxing is very careful about the matches between fighters and I think it's a very intelligent sport when it's done right.”
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Producing superstar fighters is important in any sport, and when it comes to boxing, Joe Rogan believes the matchmaking methods used by boxing promoters are the most effective way to achieve just that. “If you test them properly along the way and give them matches, they can win and they'll get better and better.” The JRE host went on to say: But what is he claiming about UFC's matchmaking strategy? Well, Rogan was just highlighting a harsh reality most MMA fans will know: things are much harder in Dana White's promotion.
“UFC is like a wolf farm. 'If you're not a wolf, we can't raise you to be one. Let me know when you're ready to be a wolf.'” Joe Rogan added: He apparently doesn't think boxing is as bad as Dana White claims, and despite the CEO of UFC shunning the sport in the ring, he recently began working with Saudi advisers. he Turkey-AralsikHe is heavily involved in boxing events.
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UFC Partners with Boxing-loving Turki Aralcik
Saudi Arabia, as most martial arts fans know, has been going big on sports in recent years. After inspiring the Saudi Professional League with top soccer players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Turki Al-Arshik, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, was instrumental in hosting the biggest boxing match of the past few years. And now, with mixed martial arts coming to the Middle Eastern country, Dana White & Co. has begun partnering with Saudi authorities ahead of its Fight Night event in Riyadh on June 22.
“This agreement is a continuation of Riyadh Season's goal of hosting and partnering with prestigious international events that capture the masses' attention.” Turki Ararcik said. In a statement after signing his contract with UFC, White said: “Given the great love that Turki Alalsik and other Saudi officials have shown for mixed martial arts as well as boxing, the organization has the potential to put on one of the biggest events ever. But can Dana White really make UFC events bigger than their rivals, as he claims they will? That remains to be seen.”
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Despite being a corporate man for over 20 years, Joe Rogan seems to have a broader view of boxing than CEO Dana White. It remains to be seen what both men have to say about boxing as a sport and as MMA competitors in the coming days, months and years. Either way, what do you think about Rogan's comments about boxing matchmaking?