Mixed martial arts
Topic
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling, and ground fighting. It incorporates techniques and rules from various combat sports and martial arts disciplines from around the world. Competitors fight in a specialized enclosure, commonly referred to as a cage, under unified rules designed to ensure safety while allowing diverse fighting styles.
5 episodes featuring Mixed martial arts
The Joe Rogan Experience
MMA veterans challenge controversial fighting rules and preview McGregor matchup
As mixed martial arts continues to mature, its pioneers and top analysts are questioning whether current safety rules actually protect fighters or simply disrupt the natural flow of elite grappling and striking.
Jul 9, 2026 · 2h 43m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dustin Poirier confronts retirement void and brain trauma after airport arrest
Poirier's vulnerability exposes the hidden mental and physical toll of professional fighting, challenging the tough-guy stigma of combat sports.
Jul 6, 2026 · 1h 35m
The Joe Rogan Experience
Tony Hinchcliffe defends roast comedy and details Youngstown mob history
As mainstream media and independent comedy clash over boundary-pushing humor, one of the industry's top roast writers explains how live, unfiltered platforms maintain their massive audience.
Jul 2, 2026 · 2h 55m
Modern Wisdom
UFC champion Ben Askren survives near-death infection and double lung transplant
This episode reveals how the mental discipline of elite athletics can become a literal tool for survival during a sudden, catastrophic medical crisis.
Jun 27, 2026 · 1h 6m
The Joe Rogan Experience
Justin Gaethje and coach Trevor Wittman detail the blueprint behind their championship run
This conversation pulls back the curtain on elite combat sports, showing that championship success relies as much on psychological adaptation and gear innovation as it does on physical toughness.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2h 29m