“Test Them Before They Get an IV”: Joe Rogan Weighs In on the Controversy That Rocked Islam Makhachev & Khabib’s Camp
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 11: Joe Rogan is seen on stage during the UFC 281 ceremonial weigh-in at Radio City Music Hall on November 11, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
In the world of mixed martial arts, fighters go through a lot in their quest to be at their best when they step into the octagon. While training camps are grueling, the toughest thing a fighter has to do is to make weight before their fight. Failing to do so can ruin their chances of victory before they even step foot in the cage. The weight-cutting process is difficult for everyone, but it has been particularly onerous for ‘Team Khabib’.
Notably, Khabib Nurmagomedov has compromised his health while making weight in the past, and more recently, Islam Makhachev has been at the center of controversy over accusations of cheating during his fight with Alexander Volkanovski by using an IV. This has sparked a lot of debate in the MMA world, and recently, the topic was discussed by Joe Rogan on his podcast with Jorge Masvidal. The UFC commentator weighed in strongly on the matter, shedding light on the issues surrounding weight-cutting, testing, and the use of IVs in the sport.
Test them the right way, at the right time
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During episode #137 of the JRE MMA Show, Joe Rogan sat down with Jorge Masvidal, who was set to make his comeback in the octagon after a brief detour. The two touched upon various facets of the sport and stumbled upon the subject of drug testing the UFC fighters.
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The UFC commentator added, “Test them before they get an IV. There’s way is to test. Like, it’s healthier for the fighter that have an IV.”
Aside from the testing aspect, Joe Rogan also put forth a suggestion for the UFC over weight cutting, a subject he has formerly criticized, too.
Joe Rogan offers an alternative to weight cutting
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Weight-cutting in the UFC has been a controversial aspect of the sport that has drawn severe criticism for its formula and even for its mere existence. And Joe Rogan has often confronted this tradition of the promotion, advocating for a safer and more reasonable approach to weight management. During a recent episode of the JRE, the UFC personnel offered a solution for this issue.
Rogan states, “They should outlaw weight-cutting. They should figure out a way, where fighters fight at their natural.” He continued, “Make more weight classes, and have fighters fight at their natural weight.”
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This proposal seems like a step in the right direction, as it would prioritize the fighters’ safety and well-being if actually put in place. Will that be a possibility? We can’t say. But it sure sounds rational to a point. What do you make of Rogan’s comments about weight-cutting? Let us know in the comments section below.
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