“If you can’t get up, tough sh*t!” Joe Rogan gives controversial opinion on MMA rules favoring strikers heavily over grapplers

Joe Rogan believes that the MMA rules were heavily in favor of strikers rather than grapplers and demands immediate changes

“If you can’t get up, tough sh*t!” Joe Rogan gives controversial opinion on MMA rules favoring strikers heavily over grapplers

Joe Rogan feels that MMA rules were biased in favor of strikers over grapplers (via Imago)

The UFC’s biggest non-fighting star has ignited a fiery debate. Podcast host and commentator Joe Rogan went on a passionate rant about MMA’s rules. He believed that these rules were clearly favoring strikers too heavily over grapplers. His hot take is drawing praise and criticism in equal measure.

This revelation was made on the recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. His guest was the legend Royce Gracie. Rogan believed that the MMA rules favor strikers over grapplers. He believed that the first round of the fight should be 10 minutes long. This would favor grapplers if they take down the opponent. 

The rules are set up much more for strikers than for wrestlers... the fight is the fight. I don't think you should stand people up, ever. I think once a guy takes you down, the fight is on the ground…If it's boring for the audience, tough sh*t. If you're on the bottom, get up! And if you can't get up, tough sh*t.
Joe Rogan via The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast

Joe Rogan’s argument banked on the principle that if grapplers earn a takedown, the action should stay grounded. The rant tapped into an age-old MMA debate of grappling vs striking. Wrestlers and BJJ artists felt under-appreciated when fights were restarted to standing positions after a hard-earned takedown. 

Will the UFC actually change rules based on Rogan’s harsh assessment? That is not likely, despite his influential voice. Many casual fight fans bank on the knockout-packed action in the octagon rather than technical submissions and ground game. Nevertheless, one thing’s for sure – the opinionated Rogan won’t stop voicing controversial views anytime soon.

Joe Rogan details his caffeine withdrawal experience

The UFC’s outspoken commentator just couldn’t kick his coffee habit. Joe Rogan recently decided to ditch caffeine for a day, but it didn’t go well. His humorous account of struggling without his daily fix resonated with many people all around the world.

Joe Rogan chronicles his short caffeine withdrawal journey
Joe Rogan chronicles his short caffeine withdrawal journey (via CNN/ Instagram)

Rogan shared on Instagram that he recently tried to ditch caffeine for a day and see the effects it had on him. The podcaster revealed that he was all good until the evening. This is when the withdrawal symptoms started kicking in. Rogan stated that he felt hungover and had intense brain fog. 

So, I wanted to see what it’s like to take the day off caffeine. I was good until about 5:30 pm, and I started feeling hungover and like my brain was replaced with wet cotton. I won’t be doing that again.
Joe Rogan via Instagram

It’s a relatable experience for anyone attempting a caffeine detox. Rogan described the very real withdrawal symptoms – fatigue, headaches, and mental fogginess. But is it really so surprising the prolific podcaster craves caffeine? Rogan averages close to three hours per episode of his JRE podcast, firing on all cylinders. As such, one would think he felt brain-drained without his go-to stimulant.

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