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“Jean Claude Van Damme Would Be Proud” – Joe Rogan’s Insane Move That Overpowered Even Alex Pereira, Had Ex-UFC Heavyweight in Awe as Rare Clip Resurfaces

Published 05/08/2023, 10:00 AM EDT

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Joe Rogan can kick like no one else. This fact has always been the talk of the town among his fans and MMA enthusiasts. The 55-year-old’s physical strength and technique have been the subject of high praise in the fighting community. Recently, a clip from an old episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ has resurfaced online, which has only bolstered the admiration for his famous kick.

In the clip, the UFC commentator was seen teaching his friend to throw a proper sidekick. The demonstration of his impeccable technique has left fans in awe, as they can witness Rogan‘s mastery over the art. Additionally, Brendan Schaub, being one of the witnesses at the moment, was so amazed by this that he gave Rogan a rather flattering comment.

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Not many fighters can match up on the level of his kick. This challenge proved to be quite a handful even for the former lightweight champion Alex Pereira, who fell short in doing so. And this has now garnered a great deal of reactions from fans.

Joe Rogan turns teacher for Bryan Callen

During one of the episodes of the JRE, the UFC commentator decided to give his fellow comedian Bryan Callen a lesson in martial arts. Joe Rogan, known for his expertise in the field, taught Callen how to throw a perfect sidekick, leading by example and demonstrating the technique himself.

Joining them on the podcast was former UFC heavyweight fighter Brendan Schaub, who was clearly impressed by Rogan‘s skills. Schaub went on to compliment the UFC commentator, saying “I’m not mad at Joe’s form at all” and even comparing him to martial arts legend Jean-Claude Van Damme, saying “I know Jean-Claude Van Damme would be proud.”

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As the clip of Rogan‘s demonstration resurfaced on Instagram, fans rushed to the comment section to express their thoughts.

Fans are amazed by Rogan’s perfect sidekick

The reactions were a mix of admiration and humor, with some fans calling Rogan a martial arts master and others joking that they wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that sidekick.

Check out the reactions below:

“Just accidentally kicked my dog Thru the window thanks joe”

“He’s got it better then most. You don’t just do that shhhh without proper muscle development lol”

“Brendan always talking. “I’m not mad at joes form at all” no Sh*t he’s a black belt lol”

“joe didn’t even flinch when dude almost kicked him in the face”

“Joe could’ve been a competitor if he had wanted,easily”

“This was sus at the start but then ohhhh he’s showing him how to throw a side kick”

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“Just imagine taking one of those on accident”

“Lead with the heel and the rest takes care of itself!”

“Didn’t have to manhandle him like that tho”

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What are your thoughts on Joe Rogan’s kick? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch this story: How Did Joe Rogan Get Famous?

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Written by:

Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing.
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Vineet Nandwana