The Joe Rogan Experience Fight Companion - September 6, 2025
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Sep 7, 2025 
Bryan Callen, a comedian and actor known for his role on The Goldbergs, joins former MMA fighter Brendan Schaub and legendary grappler Gordon Ryan. They dive into the fascinating dynamics of weight management in mixed martial arts and reflect on its health implications. The trio shares humorous anecdotes from their experiences, discusses the rising risks of identity theft, and offers insights on the connection between grappling and striking techniques. They also explore the evolution of MMA and the personal journeys of fighters transitioning into acting.
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Bisping’s Career Amid Severe Injuries
- Michael Bisping suffered severe, chronic neck injuries and multiple surgeries yet continued working and appearing publicly despite ongoing pain.
- Guests discussed how his surgeries, fused neck, and knee replacements left him miserable for years but still performing.
Champions Often Suffer Extreme Weight Cuts
- Many fighters listed at light weights actually carry much heavier walk-around sizes, making extreme weight cuts common and damaging.
- The panel links dramatic weight cutting to organ stress and long-term health consequences like kidney damage.
Muscle Enables Extreme Weight Cuts
- Fighters with big, muscular frames can sometimes cut far more weight because muscle holds water that can be dehydrated for cutting.
- The panel notes that some heavy-built fighters successfully make much lower divisions by manipulating body water and mass.
