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Joe Rogan and his love for combat sports are well-known in the MMA community. He has trained in kickboxing, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu. He undoubtedly is everyone?s beloved UFC commentator. For the same reason, it is expected that he loves to spectate the games.?

Rogan appeared in an episode of ?2 Bears, 1 Cave?, with Tom Segura. The two happened to touch on the topic of spectating kickboxing. In the episode, both of them disclosed their love for the sport. However, every kickboxing discussion is incomplete without mentioning Israel Adesanya. Joe Rogan talked about Adesanya?s presence in Glory before he came over to the UFC.?

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The duo talked about their love for combat sports and spectating the fights. Joe Rogan?s knowledge of UFC impressed Segura. The talks soon turned to kickboxing. Rogan suggested that Segura should watch ?Glory? for kickboxing.?

?There?s a company called Glory. They put on these wild fights. I think they?re doing a Badr Hari and Alistair Overeem rematch?, Rogan said. Segura then enquired about Overeem?s age as the team pulled up his jacked photos. Rogan confirmed that he was 40. Segura was indeed impressed by the ‘horse meat’ eater. Nonetheless, Rogan continued, ?But he?s free from USADA. So he gets to get juicy.? Additionally, he believed that the Hari and Overeem rematch was scheduled for October.

Tom Segura and Joe Rogan love to watch Israel Adesanya’s fights

The praise for Glory continued as Rogan revealed that Israel ?The Last Stylebender? Adesanya hailed from Glory. ?They have some elite fighters over there. That?s where Israel Adesanya came from?, he said. Israel Adesanya has fought in a number of organizations, but Joe Rogan emphasized his fight with Jason Wilnis in Glory. ?When Jason Wilnis and Israel Adesanya fought, that was for the middleweight title, and I thought that Adesanya won?, said Rogan. Furthermore, he added the fact that Adesanya would have been the champion in Glory before he switched to the UFC.???

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Tom Segura agreed on how good Adesanya is. ?He is a fun one to watch”,?he said. In fact, Joe Rogan added to Segura?s comments. He said, ?He?s a craftsman, you know, he?s a skilled technician in there.? Thereafter, Segura talks about his interaction with ?The Last Stylebender? in New Zealand. He recalls asking Adesanya about his entry into kickboxing. ?And he goes, I remember I at home?, Segura said, ?I was watching these guys fight and I thought I could be the best in the world at that. And I was like that was your thought!??

Israel Adesanya thought he could be the best in the world

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Rogan and Segura were amazed at Israel Adesanya?s quote. They confirm that it might be where his mind was different. ?If you get to that level, you have to have a bulletproof mind. Like there is no if, ands or buts about it?, Rogan said. They praise Adesanya?s striking game, saying that it?s incredible. His next UFC battles are going to be worth watching.

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Israel Adesanya is doubtlessly one of the most dramatic kickboxers in the UFC. With his charisma and style, he has taken over the world of kickboxing as well as MMA. His matches are entertaining, indeed. No doubt Joe Rogan enjoys his fights so much.?

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