Joe Rogan shares examples of “inventive” fighters in boxing and MMA: “In case you watch it, it’s lovely”

Like many battle followers, Joe Rogan believes there’s actual artistry within the martial arts.

The UFC commentator obtained to speaking in regards to the artistry of fight sports activities in a dialog with tv character Mike Rowe on a recent episode of his podcast.

“I believe martial arts are artwork — for those who perceive it,” he mentioned. “In case you watch it, it’s lovely. There are some fighters which can be simply so inventive.”

Rogan then went to provide an instance of a fighter he considers a real artist — retired boxer Emanuel Augustus.

“You recognize who Emanuel Augustus is?” he requested Rowe. “That man is an artist.

“He’s utterly distinctive, doing a factor on this lovely misleading manner,” he continued when Rowe ask what makes Augustus an artist. “He’s dancing, however he’s additionally has an understanding of distance that’s improbable, so he’s actually good at avoiding punches. His head motion, even with this unorthodox dancing fashion, is improbable.

“Floyd Mayweather mentioned [Augustus] was probably the most expert opponent he ever fought, and his report didn’t point out his precise bodily capacity… It was such a wild fashion. It was so uncommon… He gave Floyd a tough f**king time. He’s so tough to battle.”

Rogan then pointed to former featherweight champ Naseem Hamed as one other instance of a fighter with an uncommon fashion that verges on artistry.

“Prince Naseem Hamed form of had an analogous factor happening when he was in his prime,” he mentioned. “Naseem Hamed was very, very unorthodox.”