Rogan: I don’t argree with Holm vs. Rousey
Joe Rogan: “I don’t agree with that fight…That Holly Holm fight. I don’t think that’s smart. I would have gone with Amanda Nunes before Holly Holm.”
Last week it was revealed that Holly Holm would be the next contender to challenge for Ronda Rousey’s bantamweight title. A lot of fans and media were caught off guard with the selection of Holm, as it was previously announced that Miesha Tate would receive a third title shot against Rousey. On his podcast Sunday, UFC commentator explained his opinion, agreeing with most fans that Holm should not have gotten the title fight:
“I don’t agree with that fight,” Rogan said Sunday on his podcast. “That Holly Holm fight. I don’t think that’s smart. I would have gone with Amanda Nunes before Holly Holm. Amanda Nunes looked like a badass when she knocked out Sara McMann. That’s a more dangerous fighter. A more marketable fighter. [Holm] is only the best boxer in the world if Ann Wolf decides not to box.”
Rogan didn’t rule out Holm’s chances against Rousey completely, but it’s clear he isn’t betting on the field to beat the champ.
“Yea, I don’t know,” said Rogan. “The Holly Holm fight is not as intriguing to me as Amanda Nunes would be. [Holm’s] big issue is the grappling. Who knows, though? You never know. Maybe Holly, because her standup is so much more refined, she’s been doing it for so much longer, maybe she can keep Ronda away from her. I’m serious. I just think, honestly, the real problem is that there’s a lack of talent.”
