Joe Rogan shares his take on Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather MMA bout: 'He’s gonna be like a baby'
AUSTIN, TEXAS: The historic boxing match between boxing icon Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor in 2017 captivated the attention of the entire globe including Joe Rogan. However, Joe Rogan seems to be on Conor McGregor's side in case the two ever clash heads in MMA instead of boxing.
The $600 million 'The Money Fight' event has sparked speculation about a possible MMA match in the octagon, with Joe Rogan, the MMA voice, offering a brutally honest prediction. The Mayweather vs McGregor fight was more than simply a match; it was a spectacle that drew in spectators from a variety of sports.
Joe Rogan compared Floyd Mayweather to Conor McGregor
In this boxing bout, which took place in 2017, Mayweather, who had a perfect record, faced McGregor, an MMA champion making his pro boxing debut. While boxing scores were settled in 2017 itself, Joe Rogan just introduced a new level of intrigue to the bout, making many wonder what would happen if they had an MMA match.
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Joe Rogan, a well-known MMA commentator, offered his opinion. Rogan stated, “Conor McGregor was gonna fight Floyd Mayweather in MMA. It is as close to 100% as anything ever gets. Ever.”
He made a sharp comparison, saying, “Cause if you think Floyd is all of a sudden gonna become this f**king one-punch destroyer like John 'The Beast' Mugabi in the 1980s or whatever f**k that was, if you think that’s gonna happen out of nowhere, you’re crazy.”
Joe Rogan discussed Floyd Mayweather's boxing skills
The topic was led in an intriguing way by Rogan's candor. While Mayweather demonstrated his boxing skills during the 2017 contest, Rogan was adamant that the situation would drastically change in the MMA octagon.
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Rogan said, “He’s probably gonna punch Conor a few times,” but quickly added, “Conor’s gonna get a hold of him, and then he’s gonna be like a baby.”
For both fans and analysts, Rogan's comparison of Mayweather's boxing prowess and his alleged frailty in an MMA situation created an enthralling picture.
The subsequent discussion shifted focus from merely who might prevail to the nuances and complexities of combat sports. Joe Rogan made it clear that mastery in one area does not automatically imply sway in another in the dynamic world of combat sports.