“Act in Roadhouse or fight Khabib again?” Joe Rogan dismisses Conor McGregor claiming acting was harder than fighting
Joe Rogan breaks down Conor McGregor's recent statements about acting and fighting.
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Joe Rogan berates Conor McGregor for saying that fighting was easier than acting (via Imago)
Joe Rogan is a well-known UFC commentator and podcaster. He took issue with Conor McGregor’s recent claim. McGregor, ex-UFC double champ, said acting was tougher than fighting. He made that statement while promoting his acting debut in Road House.
Rogan addressed McGregor’s comments skeptically on his recent podcast episode. He found it hard to accept acting being more challenging than MMA’s grueling demands. Rogan highlighted the immense physical and mental toll of elite fighting. Here’s what he said:
Act in Roadhouse or fight Khabib again? Shut the f**k up. That is crazy talk… He broke his leg in a fight. Like that’s way harder than f****ng acting… The guy’s promoting a movie. He is a great promoter.Joe Rogan via the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
Joe Rogan disagreed with Conor McGregor’s statement. He didn’t hold back his views. Rogan thought acting involved difficulties, yet fighting had bigger risks. The UFC commentator believed the potential brain damage from repeated hits in combat sports remained a serious concern.
Rogan highlighted the gap between acting and professional fighting. While acting demands talent and dedication, the physical demands of fighting remain unmatched. The danger is immediate. Rogan’s viewpoint resonated with those who see the octagon as a supreme test. It pushes human limits and resilience to the max.
Conor McGregor claims that acting is more difficult than fighting
To many people’s surprise, McGregor said acting was harder than MMA. This comes as a shock from the famous UFC fighter. McGregor just had his first acting job in a big new take on the 1989 movie Road House. He acts alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniela Melchior.
The Irishman openly talked about how tough acting was compared to his MMA fights. He noted it was not just about the moves and tricks. McGregor felt recalling lines while acting out parts was a hard process. He owned up to not seeing how deep acting work was before.
Conor McGregor went through a new kind of practice for his part in Road House. His acting in the film got thumbs up from many. Both critics and fans praised how the UFC superstar seemed real on film and how he made his role, Knox, a tough guy for hire, seem true.
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