Joe Rogan doesn't believe UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev competing in a third division would be too much.

Joe Rogan says Khamzat Chimaev can move up to light heavyweight and have success if he takes the proper time needed to gain weight.

Longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan believes Khamzat Chimaev could find success if he moves up to light heavyweight.

After UFC Fight Night 265 in Qatar, a backstage encounter between top-ranked welterweight contender Ian Garry and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev swiftly escalated into a near-brawl that was the hot topic of the MMA world when it occurred.

Joe Rogan will return to his long-time MMA commentary job on Saturday night. He’ll be in the broadcast booth when Merab Dvalishvili continues his incredible bantamweight title run in the UFC 323 main event. ‘The Machine’ will look to defend his 135lb strap for a record-setting fourth time by beating Petr Yan.

Joe Rogan's podcast was notably absent from the Golden Globes' nominations for its new Best Podcast category despite being the most popular podcast on major streaming platforms in 2025.

Yan (20-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) dethroned Merab Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) to claim the bantamweight championship this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Yan outstruck Dvalishvili and even landed more takedowns than him, showing off his complete mixed martial arts game.

Petr Yan just fought the fight of his life, putting on an absolute clinic against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. At the end of the night, the judges awarded Yan the bantamweight belt with 49–46,