Joe Rogan believes that one hunter is seriously flying under the radar before UFC 319.
The legendary commentator returns to the temporary employment cabin in Chicago on Saturday evening.
In addition to Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier, he mentions the middleweight title fight main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
The vast majority of fan attention is on the 185LB duo, but Joe Rogan thinks that one of the co-headliners deserves some shine before UFC 319.
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Joe Rogan praises Lerone Murphy
Everyone is enthusiastic about Aaron Pico, finally makes his UFC debut after being advertised as one of the best prospects in MMA for years.
Joe Rogan believes that this led to his opponent, Lerone Murphy, overlooked for UFC 319.
The 16-0-1 featherweight has disputed itself in title without making much noise.
As a result, Rogan thinks that many fans don't even know that Murphy is his short notice fight with Pico.
“The UFC jitters are real, and Murphy is not a joke,” said Rogan.
“He is super solid, super technical everywhere. For me, Murphy is very similar to Leon Edwards in his prime at 145 pounds. Very similar. Very similar everywhere. Super technical. Super technical. Does not make many mistakes. He is good, man … he has the world championship potential.
“This is the word from that camp is that the guy always trains, that is what you want to see from such a man who is unbeaten and does not get the shine that many other boys get in that division. Rekwisites also for fighting.
“Murphy is tough. And again, he is one of those guys who is much better than his public personality. Like people know about him. There are so many guys in that division, man. That division is crazy. It is filled with murderers.”
Joe Rogan's UFC Future
Earlier this week, the UFC concluded an American temporary employment contract of $ 7.7 billion with Paramount and CBS.
The 10-year-old link-up raised questions about hunters, of which Dana White says it will rise.
It also left a question mark for Joe Rogan and the rest of the established UFC employment team.
On Wednesday, White Rogan's UFC Future appealed after $ 7.7 billion Paramount Deal.
“Everything is good for Joe Rogan,” he said. “Joe Rogan has no problems in life. Joe Rogan did great for the deal; he's doing fine after the deal.
“Listen, Joe Rogan is not here at the UFC because of the money. He did the first 12 events for free. Joe Rogan has a time problem; that's the only thing Joe has.
“If Joe had no time problem, he would even do the fighting evenings. S -, he would be with the Contender series!”