The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #144 with Jared Cannonier
Aug 2, 2023
Jared Cannonier, a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC's Middleweight division, shares an engaging insight into the world of MMA. They discuss how audience energy can elevate fighter performance and the complexities of weight cutting, balancing health and competition demands. Cannonier reflects on the evolution of martial arts, tackling injuries, and importance of authenticity in the ring. With stories from military service to cold plunge therapy, he emphasizes growth and mindset in combat sports, making for an entertaining and enlightening conversation.
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MMA Introduction
- Jared Cannonier was introduced to MMA while transitioning from college to the military at age 21.
- An Ecuadorian Shaolin monk sparked his interest, but Army Combatives training ignited his passion.
Army Combatives Experience
- Cannonier's martial arts journey began with Army Combatives, a modified Jiu-Jitsu program.
- He achieved second place in a battalion tournament, losing to a physically superior opponent.
Remarkable MMA Journey
- Jared Cannonier's journey from needing his wife's support to becoming a top middleweight is remarkable.
- Cannonier reflects that the journey feels natural, as it stems from personal drive.