When Joe Rogan Predicted How NBA Elite Shaquille O’Neal Can Perform: MMA News: Joe Rogan enjoys investigating possible connections between combat sports. He never fails to present exciting scenarios due to his in-depth knowledge of fighting and martial arts training. The 55-year-old recently provocatively proposed a possible fight between the realms of mixed martial arts and boxing. Follow MMA News Updates with InsideSports.IN
Joe Rogan has enjoyed watching unusual pairings. Years ago, he even considered the possibility of Shaquille O’Neal, a former NBA player, competing in mixed martial arts. But amidst all the conjecture, Rogan emphasised the main obstacle that would surely prohibit this idea from becoming a reality.
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Joe Rogan Predicted How NBA Elite Shaquille O’Neal Can Perform in MMA
On his podcast, UFC commentator Joe Rogan frequently talks about sportsmen from other sports. Shaquille O’Neal, a 7’1″ NBA great, was mentioned on one of The Joe Rogan Experience episodes. In addition to his incredible on-court abilities, the former 4-time NBA champion is renowned for his enormous physique. Rogan anticipated what would happen if the former Los Angeles Lakers player ever entered an MMA cage given the stature of the opponent.
When they discovered that Shaquille O’Neal weighed around 330 pounds, Joe Rogan and his episode guest, Andrew Santino, were in complete disbelief. They both said, “Shaq’s 330!” at the same time they were both frightened.
When Joe Rogan Predicted How NBA Elite Shaquille O’Neal Can Perform in MMA
A human body has a specific height-to-weight ratio. Every MMA enthusiast is aware of the extreme amount of effort each fighter goes through when making a weight cut. Fighters frequently appear dehydrated and worn out as they stand on the scale.
In light of the NBA legend’s stature, Joe Rogan said, “A guy like that could never fight in the UFC, coz he probably can’t make 265. If he made it, he would be SHREDDED.”
It’s important to remember that O’Neal has already dabbled in combat sports, competing in WWE back in 2009. He competed in the Battle Royale during his appearance at the 32nd Wrestlemania, going up against the powerful Big Show. But the UFC’s weight class considerations and restrictions posed a completely other problem.
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