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JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck

Jul 9, 2026 · 2h 45m

Summary

Joe Rogan and guest Matt Serra discuss Tommy Lee’s bonsai hobby and rock star lifestyle, then debate older celebrities having children. They analyze MMA rules, specifically the 12-6 elbow ban, and express concern over Ben Askren’s return to wrestling after a double lung transplant. The conversation covers Damian Maia’s controversial loss to Kamaru Usman, the history of jiu-jitsu, and the strategic value of point-fighting karate in MMA.

Topics discussed

Intro and Ray Liotta anecdotes Aging, TRT, and physical decline UFC rules, elbows, and fighter health MMA history, Gracies, and fighting styles Movie reviews: Star Wars, Roadhouse, and more UFC fight predictions and fighter analysis Jiu-Jitsu techniques and submission breakdowns Early UFC fights and bare-knuckle rules Comedy, Michael Jackson, and castrotes
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