AUSTIN, TEXAS: Joe Rogan has always been a fan of MMA, particularly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Rogan recently discussed icons like Rickson Gracie and Melvin Manhoef, revealing his favorite MMA artist with a fellow Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast during a conversation with a guest on his popular podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience'.
Rogan opened the conversation by discussing the various levels of BJJ. He emphasized that while most Jiu-Jitsu black belts are respectable fighters, certain black belts are in a league of their own.
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Rogan mentioned prominent MMA fighters who appeared unbeatable versus other fighters in their organizations. He played a BBJ video featuring martial artists, Paulo Filho and Manhoef. Rogan claimed that Manhoef is one of his favorite kickboxers. He said, "Melvin Manhoef is probably... He's in my top 10 favorite kickboxers of all time."
Rogan continued to state, "He was a wild motherf**ker and he was so powerful and he was all gas and no brakes and the most for sure the most destructive kickboxer that ever fought in Pride
The UFC commentator believes that athletes like Gracie have the necessary knowledge and expertise. Fighting seminars, according to Rogan, "switched on light bulbs" for other black belt fighters.
'The great samurai'
Rogan also talked about renowned MMA fighter Gracie, who was unbeatable against his respective organization. He talked about Gracie's "samurai mode" and what it was like to be "rolling" with great fighters. Gracie's unblemished MMA record and spiritual devotion to the Jiu-Jitsu system inspire his fighting style and technique.
After watching the clip, fans started dropping their opinion. A user wrote, "Rickson is a legend. Sadly he recently revealed that, two years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Wish health to the great samurai."
Another user added, "Rickson is on a totally different level of greatness." "Rickson impression on point," a commentator wrote.
