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Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub dive deep into UFC 311, analyzing the controversial Strickland vs. Hamzat fight, Joshua Vann's stunning performance, and the state of fighter pay. The conversation spans from the future of combat sports on streaming platforms to car culture, social media's impact on society, and parenting philosophies. They discuss everything from fighter compensation debates to their shared obsession with high-performance vehicles, offering insights into the intersection of sports, entertainment, and modern culture.
UFC 311 Fight Analysis: Strickland vs. Hamzat
The hosts break down the controversial split decision between Sean Strickland and Hamzat Chimaev, discussing the dramatic weight cut issues Hamzat faced and how it may have affected his performance. They analyze Strickland's incredible toughness fighting with an injured shoulder and the significance of this win for his legacy. The conversation reveals insider details about Hamzat's near-death experience during his weight cut and explores how different fighting backgrounds influence judges' scorecards.
- Hamzat cut from over 230 pounds to 185, suffering a body shutdown during the weight cut
- Strickland fought with a blown-out shoulder and still won via split decision
- Wrestling-background analysts tend to score for Hamzat while striking-focused observers favor Strickland
- Sean Strickland is a Hall of Famer who beat two of the greatest middleweights of all time in Izzy and Hamzat
" He's that blue-collar guy through hard fucking work, is a Hall of Famer, bona fide Hall of Famer, and beat two of the greatest middleweights of all time. "
" All of you listening, all you guys are closer to Sean Strickland than you are to LeBron James or Patrick Mahomes. He's just a tough white kid who trains his ass off. "
" He's the guy that's not supposed to be here. Strickland grew up a poor white kid in America. Disenfranchised. Dude had an abusive father. The odds are so against Strickland. "
Joshua Vann's Breakout Performance and Flyweight Division
The discussion highlights Joshua Vann's exceptional boxing skills and his dominant performance against Tyra at just 24 years old with only five years of MMA experience. They contrast his offensive brilliance with defensive vulnerabilities and discuss the implications for a potential rematch with Alexandre Pantoja. The conversation explores how flyweight ages differently than other divisions and what the future holds for this young phenom.
- Joshua Vann is only 24 years old with just five years of fighting experience but displays some of the best boxing in the UFC
- His offense is elite but he was blocking punches with his face against Tyra
- Alexandre Pantoja is 36, which is old in flyweight years compared to other divisions
- Even if Pantoja wins a rematch, Vann's youth means he'll likely dominate the division long-term
" His fucking boxing might be the best in the UFC. It's up there. Him or Ilya. "
" He's 24. He's going to be your champ for a very long time. "
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