While not working as the color commentator for UFC 297, Joe Rogan remains a fan of Middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Rogan, who featured Strickland on his podcast in July 2023, expressed admiration for Strickland's upset victory over Israel Adesanya.
Contrary to speculation about Adesanya's condition, Rogan believes Strickland's talent played a significant role in the outcome. Ahead of Strickland's first title defense against Dricus Du Plessis, the focus is on his conditioning over five rounds.
Rogan attributes Strickland's endurance to intense sparring sessions in training, emphasizing the fighter's ability to maintain a high pace due to extensive and challenging sparring routines.
Rogan also highlighted Strickland's performance against Abus Magomedov, showcasing his ability to withstand early aggression and capitalize on opponents tiring out. Overall, Rogan commended Strickland's stamina, emphasizing the fighter's unique training approach focused heavily on intense sparring sessions.
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