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.
10 episodes featuring Mixed martial arts
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Travis Barker details his twenty-year recovery after surviving a deadly plane crash
Travis Barker's journey offers a raw look at extreme physical trauma, the mental discipline required to overcome a paralyzing phobia, and the obsession necessary to master a creative craft.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2h 37m
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Joe Rogan and comedy allies debate sports history and wild road gigs
This episode offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the comedy industry, contrasting early road struggles with the realities of modern fame and viral culture.
Aug 13, 2026 · 4h 38m
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Joe Rogan and Joe DeRosa champion creative independence over Hollywood gatekeeping
The shift toward creator-owned platforms and independent comedy hubs is fundamentally changing how media is produced, funded, and distributed.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2h 43m
Lex Fridman Podcast
Khabib Nurmagomedov details the spartan training and faith that forged his undefeated career
This rare, deeply personal Russian-language interview reveals the psychological, cultural, and spiritual foundations behind one of the most dominant runs in sports history.
Aug 12, 2026 · 3h 20m
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Aljamain Sterling plots his featherweight title run and details fighter longevity
As fighter longevity and post-career transitions become central to combat sports, one of MMA's most cerebral champions reveals the tactical and business blueprints required to survive and thrive.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2h 59m
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
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: Protect Our Parks
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: Protect Our Parks
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