A popular MMA content creator has struck a nerve with combat fans everywhere, perfectly capturing what many consider the universal experience of discovering Joe Rogan’s commentary. The viral breakdown describes a pattern so common it’s become almost ritualistic among new MMA enthusiasts.
“Joe Rogan, he used to be the gospel. He used to listen to Joe Rogan and think, ah, I’m picking up new things here,” the MMA guru explained in his video. “That’s the evolution, I think, of every MMA fan. You listen to Joe Rogan for the first few weeks that you’re an MMA fan and you go, ha, he’s a genius. A month later, you think he’s retarded.”
The commentary resonates deeply with longtime fans who recall their own journey from reverence to skepticism. The creator’s personal experience mirrors countless others.
“I remember listening to Joe Rogan when I was a young, a young guru, a young teenage guru and thinking, wow, this guy knows his s**it. He’s the expert. I now look at Rogan as a r*tard. In the MMA scene.”
The critique highlights Rogan’s tendency toward repetitive observations and questionable takes that have become running jokes within the MMA community. “And when he, when he says something about MMA, I go, f**king hell. Here we go again about the f**king armbars. Here we go again about this. Anything else other than the steel cups, mate?”
Perhaps most telling is the Guru’s impression of Rogan’s commentary style, complete with his characteristic bewilderment at basic combat dynamics: “Oh, Benson Henderson, is it? Who saw that one coming? How does Pereira make 185? How did he do it? I never, I never understood how Pereira can make that weight. Right, Joe? That’s Joe.”
The phenomenon extends beyond simple repetition to more problematic territory. Rogan’s controversial suggestions about rule changes have drawn particular criticism, with fans noting his advocacy for legalizing strikes to the back of the head despite obvious safety concerns. His proposed alternatives to the traditional octagon setup have been met with similar skepticism from the MMA community.
Social media users have embraced the “starter pack” concept, sharing their own experiences with Rogan’s commentary evolution. Many describe the same progression from initial admiration to growing frustration with his repetitive observations and questionable analysis.
MMA Guru also talked about Rogan’s bias during broadcasts, particularly his tendency to favor certain contenders regardless of what’s actually happening in the octagon. This selective commentary has become so predictable that fans often anticipate his reactions before they happen.
Veterans of the sport note that while Rogan possessed genuine knowledge during MMA’s earlier days, the sport has evolved far beyond his current understanding. His commentary often reflects outdated perspectives that no longer align with modern combat techniques and strategies.
