Just as Joe Rogan wants change in the UFC, a move to change the sport has come to light supporting the likes of Nate Diaz and Mark Hunt.

It looks like someone is paying attention to Joe Rogan and his calls for changes to MMA rules! The UFC color commentator and host of the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) podcast has been vocal about wanting to see MMA rules evolve and the cage for fights change. During a past conversation with Paul Felder on JRE MMA Show No. 135, Logan shouted, “If you can play basketball on the court, why can't you have an MMA match on the court?”

However, the idea of ​​a basketball court has not yet been considered. Gilbert MelendezThe former UFC lightweight fighter has launched a new league aimed at changing up MMA fighting. During a recent conversation on “The MMA Hour,” Melendez revealed how his latest venture could have led to a different career for legends such as: mark hunt And Nate Diaz!

Joe Rogan finds someone willing to change MMA rules

Gilbert Melendez's latest venture is called: “Fight Night at the Tech”” will be the executive producer. scott coker, former president of Bellator. In a conversation with Ariel Helwani, Melendez said: “The match is going to be in the ring, so we're really looking forward to it. I'm excited about that. The guys who fought in Shooto, the guys who fought in PRIDE, that's what mixed martial arts to me is. It's kind of the roots of. I think it has a very classy look and, more importantly, it increases the action.”

His comments highlight the fact that this ring is where many legendary mixed martial artists made their name in promotions such as Japan's PRIDE FC and Shooto. especially, mark hant, Nick Diaz, Mirko “Cro Cop” FilipovicAlistair Overeem became an icon for his performances inside the squared circle.

Mr. Melendez continued: “Guys like Mark Hunt would have success in MMA in the ring, guys like Nate Diaz, guys like me, aggressive fighters sometimes in the big cage or in the circle. It can be a struggle.”

By introducing the ring, Melendez aims to provide a platform for tactical maneuvers and increase the action for fighters and fans alike. This change aligns with Rogan's desire to see the rules and structure of MMA evolve. His comments about Diaz and Hunt's careers are also interesting. Both men are known for their intense pressure and boxing styles, but the cage allows for more movement and hit-and-run tactics that have caused trouble for many opponents in the past. by fighters.

This venture therefore has the potential to reshape the MMA landscape and pave the way for future innovations in the sport, but not one that satisfies all the changes Joe Rogan has indicated he wants for MMA. Not.

Logan reveals that UFC rules can favor certain ways of fighting

During a conversation with UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal at the 2023 JRE MMA Show No. 1. 137, Logan highlighted how the UFC's rules favor grapplers over strikers inside the Octagon.

When Masvidal said: “There are a lot of parts that lean toward pro wrestling.”regarding UFC rules, Rogan replied: “The thing where you can touch down a downed opponent with one hand. I know in some places that's changed, but in other places it's still considered a one-handed punch. That's crazy. What's that? There's no point in that, and it favors the grappler. It's also unrealistic.”

His comments suggest that fighters with grappling-focused styles like former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling can find themselves in situations where their opponent's counterattack options are limited due to the rules of the sport. He emphasized the fact that there is a gender. JRE organizers have also been vocal about changing the 6-on-12 elbow rule, saying it is clear that diagonal elbows are just as damaging, if not more so.

While Melendez's league represents progress toward addressing some of these concerns, there is still room for evolution in MMA rules to ensure fairness and balance for all fighters. As such, Rogan's advocacy for change continues to stimulate discussion within the MMA community and pave the way for future innovations in the sport.