August 18, 2024 • 3hr 39min

Fight Companion - August 17, 2024

The Joe Rogan Experience

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe is joined by comedians Tony Hinchcliffe, Brendan Schaub and Brian Simpson to watch and discuss the UFC 293 fights, particularly the main event between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title. The group provides live commentary and analysis of the fights while also engaging in casual conversation on a variety of topics.

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Key Takeaways

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya by submission to become the new UFC middleweight champion in a major upset
The fight was very competitive, with Adesanya looking good early before Du Plessis was able to take him down and secure the submission in the 4th round
Joe Rogan and guests were surprised by the outcome, as they expected Adesanya to win
There was discussion about what's next for both fighters, with a potential rematch or Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland mentioned as possibilities
The group also discussed other UFC fights on the card and upcoming matchups like Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree
Topics like MMA judging, weight cutting, and fighter pay were touched on
There was also casual conversation about movies, TV shows, food in Austin, and comedy

Introduction

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe is joined by comedians Tony Hinchcliffe, Brendan Schaub and Brian Simpson to watch and discuss the UFC 293 fights, particularly the main event between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title. The group provides live commentary and analysis of the fights while also engaging in casual conversation on a variety of topics.

Topics Discussed

UFC 293 Main Event: Adesanya vs Du Plessis (2:39:00)

The group watches and comments on the middleweight title fight between champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis
Early on, Adesanya looks sharp with his striking and movement
Joe notes: "This is the style bender of old kids" as Adesanya finds his rhythm
Du Plessis is able to secure takedowns but Adesanya defends well initially
In the 4th round, Du Plessis gets Adesanya down and is able to take his back
Du Plessis locks in a rear naked choke and Adesanya is forced to tap out
The group is shocked by the outcome, as they expected Adesanya to win
Joe says: "Oh my God. Dricus is a f**king animal, dude."

Post-Fight Analysis and Reactions (2:50:00)

The group discusses their surprise at the result and praises Du Plessis' performance
They note Adesanya was looking good early but Du Plessis' pressure and grappling were the difference
There is speculation about what's next for both fighters
Brendan suggests: "Sean Strickland is guaranteed. Dana said Strickland gets the winner."
They debate if an immediate rematch for Adesanya makes sense
Joe praises Du Plessis' toughness and ability to take shots while pressuring forward

Other UFC 293 Fights (1:18:00)

The group discusses other fights on the card like Kai Kara-France vs Manel Kape
They praise Kara-France's performance in getting the KO win after a long layoff
The Dan Hooker vs Jalin Turner fight is analyzed, with Hooker getting the split decision win
Joe notes it was a very close fight that could have gone either way

Upcoming UFC Fights (3:11:00)

The group discusses upcoming matchups like Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree
Joe says: "That's a big a*s fight, man" about Pereira vs Rountree
They speculate on when Conor McGregor might return to fight Michael Chandler
Potential matchups for other top contenders are debated

MMA Judging and Scoring (1:58:00)

The group discusses a judge being removed mid-event for questionable scoring
They debate the merits of the 10-point must system vs other scoring methods
Joe argues for more weight being given to later rounds in close fights
Joe states: "I feel like the last round is more important, it's like they've duked it out for 15 minutes. Who's winning at the end?"

Weight Cutting in MMA (3:15:00)

The extreme weight cuts some fighters do is discussed
They note how some fighters like Du Plessis cut a lot of weight but rehydrate to be much heavier on fight night
The health risks and performance impacts of severe weight cutting are debated

Fighter Pay and UFC Business (3:12:00)

There is brief discussion of fighter pay and contract negotiations
The group talks about how much top stars like Conor McGregor can make
The UFC's business model and growth are praised

Movies and TV Shows (2:54:00)

The group discusses movies and TV shows they've been watching
Joe praises the Alien franchise and recent Predator movie Prey
Tony talks about rewatching the horror movie Hereditary
They debate the merits of various sci-fi and horror films

Food and Restaurants in Austin (3:06:00)

The group discusses their favorite restaurants and food spots in Austin
Joe praises the variety and quality of food options in the city
They debate the best places for various cuisines like BBQ, tacos, and steakhouses

Comedy and Live Shows (3:19:00)

Tony talks about recent Kill Tony shows at Madison Square Garden
The logistics and excitement of doing arena comedy shows are discussed
Joe praises the growth of Kill Tony and Tony's persistence in building the show

Conclusion

This episode provided live commentary and analysis of the UFC 293 fights, particularly the shocking upset in the main event with Dricus Du Plessis defeating Israel Adesanya. The group of comedians offered their insights on the fights while also engaging in casual conversation on topics ranging from movies to food. The episode showcased the blend of MMA analysis and comedic banter that is typical of Joe Rogan's fight companion podcasts.