Since rising to popularity, bare-knuckle has divided opinion with fight fans. While there are countless who believe the cons outweigh the pros when talking about bare-knuckle, one major figure who is all in favor of the combat sport—whether that be the boxing or the mixed martial arts side of it—is Joe Rogan.
Having helped the UFC grow into the powerhouse it is today, the global podcaster isn’t just a passionate supporter of fighting, but he is also a trained athlete. Rogan is a life-long fan of fighting who has tried his hand at multiple forms of combat throughout his life, giving him a deeper understanding of the entertainment aspect of combat.
During an episode of his popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the color commentator discussed with guest Eddie Bravo why he is high on bare-knuckle fighting. Using Jorge Masvidal’s ‘Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’ as an example, the host shared his love for this style of competing.
“I love it. I love what Jorge Masvidal’s doing, that bare-knuckle MMA fights. I love it because that’s what I think MMA should have been all along.” Insisted Rogan. “Why can you have bare elbows? Why can you have bare knees? Bare shins. A shin to the face is okay, but you have to protect your…
