“And Dana [White] Traded Him Because He Didn’t Sell”: Fans Left Nostalgic as Joe Rogan Answers Mike Tyson’s “Greatest MMA Fighter” Question in Resurfaced Clip
In a recently resurfaced episode of ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson’, Mike Tyson posed an intriguing question to guest Joe Rogan, well-known podcast host and UFC commentator: “Who, in your opinion, is the greatest MMA fighter you’ve ever seen?” Rogan’s answer is riveting, choosing none other than the dynamic Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.
“Mighty Mouse, in his prime, was so fast, and so magnificent,” Rogan reveals. He praises Johnson’s unique fighting style and recalls a remarkable moment in his career. According to Rogan, Johnson once executed a suplex, immediately followed by an armbar, all while his opponent was still airborne. Rogan emphasizes the stunning nature of this move, underscoring the athletic prowess of Johnson.
Joe Rogan’s selection of ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson does more than just answer Tyson’s question. It throws open the doors to an age-old debate within the MMA community: who truly is the greatest fighter?
Ngannou and Jones: Fans make a case against Rogan’s pick
Transitioning to the crux of our discussion, Rogan expands on his choice, “Mighty Mouse was doing things you couldn’t believe,” he reiterates. Notably, he recalled an instance where Johnson, in the heat of a fight, “hit a dude with a suplex and caught him with an arm bar on the way down.” Rogan is quick to insist he’s not embellishing this account, further cementing Johnson’s incredible prowess in the ring.
Fans’ responses to Rogan’s comments are as diverse as they are passionate.
