The UFC commentator Joe Rogan is someone who observes the UFC world from the inside. Rogan has often expressed his concern about fighters trying hard to make weight before their fights. The 55-year-old is someone who strongly believes that fighters should get the opportunity to fight at their natural weights. Now, the former Fear Factor host has come forward with another suggestion. Rogan believes that the UFC should have more weight classes. Along with Rogan, former UFC fighter, Mike Perry also agreed.
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Perry, who used to fight in the UFC, is currently signed with BKFC. Two months back he had a glorious victory against former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. Soon after the bout, UFC superstar Conor McGregor and ‘Platinum’ came face-to-face. The face-off made the bout even more popular. Now, Perry has joined Joe Rogan to talk about the changes needed in the promotion.
Joe Rogan and Mike Perry talk about more weight classes
Joe Rogan and Mike Perry sat together at JRE MMA Show #141. During the conversation, Rogan put forward the issue of the number of fighters getting bigger and the need for the UFC to have more weight classes. He said, “I think there are so many fighters now that it’s almost like we need more organizations. I think we definitely need more weight classes. Don’t you think?” As a reply to Rogan’s question, Perry said, “Yea, just meet up and fight. I weigh 195, 190 by now. I perhaps lost some weight this morning but 190, so, you know, I could fight a guy in the bar or streets 200 pounds.”
Rogan repeated his question, “Right, but as a sport, do you think UFC should have more weight classes?” As a reply to Rogan’s question, ‘Platinum’ added, “A boxing does, so why not? I mean, who cares though? You meet, 170 to go back to 170. I been at 75 and then my last fight was at 185, so MMA is different at 185. But in boxing, I was at a good size at 185.” They both believe that UFC needs to have more weight classes than it already has.
The UFC commentator is concerned about fighters taking severe measures
Rogan has often talked about fighters taking severe measures to lose weight before fighting. In the #1996 episode of the JRE podcast, Rogan talked about how fighters dehydrate themselves to make weight. He feels that this is a wrong practice as it puts the lives of the fighters in serious danger.
Rogan also adds that they not only torture their bodies to gain weight but also create a problem for their opponents, who are fighting at their natural weight. According to the commentator, there is a dire need to bring about a change in this practice. He feels that this is indeed a form of cheating. The 55-year-old feels that it would be far better if the UFC had more weight classes that let fighters fight at their natural weights.
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