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Of course if you’ve been following mma for awhile you know the stigma and negative perception it had to battle to become a mainstream sport. Nonetheless, it’s interesting to watch this short clip from February 1998 of Rogan trying to educate the crowd on mma.
The part I found particularly interesting is the crowds reaction when Joe says things like mma “is very safe.” Before he can finish explaining, the crowd laughs at the statement in a seemingly mocking manner. When Rogan tries to explain opponents can choke each other by using “technique” the crowd again laughs that there is technique to chokes.
I’m guessing any late night talk show audience nowadays would have at least basic knowledge of mma to not have the same reactions.
In the interview Joe also talks about an upcoming ppv event, but states people may not be able to purchase it due to censorship of mma.
As an aside, in the interview Rogan says “I’d would do gay porn before I would do a Steven Seagal movie.” Well, there you go.
Here’s the interview:
The part I found particularly interesting is the crowds reaction when Joe says things like mma “is very safe.” Before he can finish explaining, the crowd laughs at the statement in a seemingly mocking manner. When Rogan tries to explain opponents can choke each other by using “technique” the crowd again laughs that there is technique to chokes.
I’m guessing any late night talk show audience nowadays would have at least basic knowledge of mma to not have the same reactions.
In the interview Joe also talks about an upcoming ppv event, but states people may not be able to purchase it due to censorship of mma.
As an aside, in the interview Rogan says “I’d would do gay porn before I would do a Steven Seagal movie.” Well, there you go.
Here’s the interview:
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