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The discussion shifts to mutual admiration for fighters like Demetrius Johnson, whose innovative and relentless wrestling style revolutionized the flyweight division. Rogan praises DJ’s ability to impose his wrestling style on top-level opponents—highlighting his “funky” approach that was both effective and difficult to counter.
Rogan reflects on how DJ’s style, though sometimes viewed as boring, was a testament to technical superiority and gameplanning—imposing dominance using a wrestling approach that made him a perpetual threat. The conversation indicates that these fighters, with their distinct styles, are essential to keeping MMA fresh and exciting.