Joe Rogan | Weight Cutting and Training Muay Thai w/Khalil Rountree

Taken from MMA Show #64 w/Khalil Rountree:
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[@joshworzie3669]

This guy is so genuine just gained another fan !

[@thepredator4480]

Theres just something about him he got me liking him. Hes a cool dude. Ever since the first episode of the ultimate fighter he was on. I was like that dude is the shit.

[@oldironsides4107]

He’s a complete deluded weirdo in a cult. I just say this as you commented on his personality. I love watching him fight. But a scumbag in life which I don’t care. I watch him because he fights in a cage for money

[@perfectdayz]

I'm on the khalil fan wagon and he uses the metric system...... Legend

[@ruger51995]

Hes cool hes not like other fighter who are high on themselves he sounds like everyones dad lol hes cool

[@perfectdayz]

@Irving Ceron then why aren't you using it bruh 😂

[@aristotelsb8874]

Irving Ceron you are probably the most ignorant person on internet I came across so far

[@anonanon1237]

@Tiuz Kanggz america took german scientists to help develop bombs thats it ?????

[@utkarsh2746]

@Irving Ceron You know this American exceptionalism/douchery is why America evokes so much hate from the rest of the world, right?

[@Martin-ep6xu]

When i visit Thailand i seen groups of Muay Thai guys running between the towns in Phuket and i just think wow how are you doing that in that heat and humility. Super fit and dedicated.

[@zachwells5049]

For most it’s all they got

[@KadeemLiburd]

When Brendan Schaub explains thai style it's a bit cringey but when Khalil explains he actually knows what he's talking about because there are many different styles

[@vxsios]

"Bangkok Ready"

[@jacthetripper5171]

Everything Brenda says is cringy

[@SpAzZzZz_]

Brenda can’t even pronounce “Thai”

[@kenyalogan8247]

Even in High school wrestling they would make us take a hydration test to make sure we weren't cutting weight. For one reason, because it is unhealthy. It wasn't healthy then, why would it be ok later in life.

[@magunochiippo3402]

Impressed with khalil leg kicks... Damn super fast... I wish he show us some more traditional muay Thai technique....

[@ferozmtc]

How did he not show traditional muy Thai in his last fight... Everything from his stance, guard, kicks, distance management... Classic muy Thai

[@ferozmtc]

@@magunochiippo3402 Oh you're saying you want to see more of him ?

[@magunochiippo3402]

@@ferozmtc , yup ...

[@zackbop9045]

@@magunochiippo3402 I didn't get that at first either lol

[@anotheryoutubeuser5379]

You can only do so much in MMA. You can’t go all for one style, you have to integrate something else

[@KirkWilson86]

Been a fan since UF. Khalil is a down to earth, good genuine person and I admire that

[@TonyGarciaxProdigy1994]

I've seen a lot of fights. But Rountree's last fight vs Anders was one of thee best fighting performances i have ever seen, ive seen great performances but the way Rountree did it was simply a thing of beauty

[@TonyGarciaxProdigy1994]

@D D true... but i mean people fought CM punk and they didn't have a performance like Rountree did. Im just saying Rountree made it look too easy that night

[@radiosilence17]

@D D I agree that it wasn't a the best fight. But it was a beautiful performance by a fighter who's improving quickly. A one sided ass beating for sure. Lol

[@radiosilence17]

He's definitely got my respect in regards to his toughness. But as Platoon* Sergeant used to say... "If you're going to be dumb you got to be tough" lol. Him walking out of there on those legs was a minor miracle

[@radiosilence17]

@D D Ya me neither man. Dude that's what I'm saying. Especially that weight class... He might as well been getting hit in the legs with a baseball bat smh. 😬

[@radiosilence17]

@D D man nobody's been able to compete with Jones. Lol. Johnnie Walker might have a chance if he keeps developing and stays healthy. I really like roundtree as a person though so if anyone takes him down I hope it's him.

[@jh1328]

Khalil is one of my favorite fighters and I love his Thai influence.

[@shanefreeman4103]

I'm lovin this guy genuine open and so inspiring new fan here I'll be following his future fights now

[@pundaxd80]

So true, they never shut up love the energy and they always pushing others to the limit. Missed the vibes

[@linehand21]

I know exactly what he means. the energy of the crowd and the fights is something you will never forget.

[@ng1565]

His improvement reminds me of cejudo when he fought Wilson Reiss karate style after being demolished by DJ

[@henrypittman4637]

Joe! I just watched this mans performance at 236....OMG!!! I know I'm not the first to post this fact but I simply had to put my two cents in. The discipline and execution he exhibited in that match was astronomical!!! I also felt that fight against Johnny Walker was a bit odd. I look forward to watching this Warriors career as it progresses. Thanks Guys.

[@Ethiokarate1]

This guy's making me wanna go to Thailand!

[@ashbison]

Ik exactly what Khalis talking about. When I diet and fast. My brain feels it a lot being so low on food. Even when I’m hydrated but dehydrating makes it so much worse. U could get slept by a slap easy when ur head feels like that.

[@DRGN-TYPE]

Same. I came here to say that too! Cutting weight used to make me feel like a bobble head.

[@Je_suis_Jefe]

For me, i felt completely drained. My cardio and power were cut in half.

[@Prettyboysad]

such a nice guy met him at work the other day

[@SeccyBrah]

People would still try and fight in lower weight classes it’s all about the advantages

[@RyanDavisOfficial]

I expected Khalil to sound like a Juggernaut but he's just like a normal dude 🥲

[@AVTBJJ]

I used to be big on weight cutting, I was a skinny kid to begin with, went from 146 to 138 overnight, one of the worst experiences of my life and I definitely am not going to do it again

[@franciscosalinas840]

That oblique kick was dope

[@kaliduncanel3356]

Running is the main reason Thais don't break their shins. I started training after I running cross country for only 2 years (which I was average at) and everyone asks me how I got my shins hard. 10 miles was a light day. Thais run on average 3-5 regularly. And it's hard to explain something that simple to them.

[@M3Lucky]

Interesting, didn't really think about that. Weight lifting would have a similar effect you think? Squats, lunges etc

[@kaliduncanel3356]

@@M3Lucky anything that put repeated loads on the bones. I only mentioned cross country for comment length. But I took strength and conditioning as a highschool elective for 2 years. Track and field( mostly sprinting). And when I wasn't doing those things I was playing basketball on an outdoor blacktop. If I had to make a list I'd put running, sprinting, and jumping on top of it for developing leg bone density which is what your going for as opposed to hardness which may only be surface deep. I'm not perfectly sure about non plyometric lifting even though I did that. Also I'm not sure if Thais lift very much either. I've done more things but I don't want this be a lecture.

[@M3Lucky]

@@kaliduncanel3356 I don't think there's really a difference between hardness and bone density.

[@johnnyone5722]

Truth man I remember light sparring with a thai and he checked my low kick, jeez not even full power and it was like kicking granite😂 he just smiled and say "Run run eeeeveryday"

[@marsoc0326]

Yup running is a huge part of it.Many trainers will tell you "no run, no fight" especially if youre a sponsored fighter and may even be in your contract. People get stupid trying to hard their shins and find hacks like "roll a bottle down your shin" but the truth is the Thais rarely do that shit because they dont need that. Sam-A or Sagetdao (i forget which one) runs between 10-12 miles everyday. The Thais dont need shin hardening "hacks" because of 3 things: Constant running all their life, lots of skipping rope, and tens of thousands of reps hitting the heavy bag and thai pads. Those 3 things over time will harden your shins like you wouldnt believe.

[@lowerclassbrats77]

Every so often a middling fighter shows improvement so vast it's shocking. Fighters often say "I'm a completely new fighter" and based on Roundtree's most recent outing such a claim would appear to be true.

[@stumbras2000]

His next fight should be for the title!

[@billyairdjnr]

Boxing used to weigh in the day of the fight that prevents cutting

[@doransshield9176]

wow! he talks about muay femur, muay khao, muay sok at the end. very cool

[@kenaultman7499]

I feel like my cardio is so bad when cutting weight that I stopped doing it. I just can't seem to get back together fast enough after doing it. I just try to stay as close to weight as possible now. There are pros and cons of doing it.

[@RossLambert801]

Weigh them three months out (random), weigh then two months out (random), and then weigh them 3-4 times before the fight the month before. Wouldn’t something like this work?

[@tjoohoo11]

i had a oldschool trainer and one time i forgot to write my name in the log when arriving to training.. that cost me 500 push ups..i did not forget to log again

[@HyperhyperPsyCrow]

he just leveled u 10 levels in striking

[@igorspie8241]

joe needs to invite marques brownlee again

[@philipwong5066]

Geoff Neal and Khali Rountree are the only fighters who have made me go " holy shit he's good". Can't remember the last time a relatively unknown fighter has shown so much improvement.

[@TheRyanshp]

Philip Wong have you not watched Johnny Walker or Zabit

[@shake4259]

@@TheRyanshp I'm not super impressed by those guys

[@TheRyanshp]

Shake I’m shocked. I thought Johnny Walkers size, athleticism, power and style is very impressive

[@shake4259]

@@TheRyanshp I mean he's really good, don't get me wrong but I don't think he has anything on Jon Jones.

[@TheRyanshp]

Shake of course. Jones is the GOAT. But Johnny Walkers style is a threat plus entertaining

[@braxtonhawkes5508]

Think about it, if I cut 20lbs and my opponent cuts 20lbs then neither of us have an advantage. We're literally just making a number on the scale. But if a bigger guy cuts 30lbs and I still only cut 20lbs... then maybe he's got a noticeable advantage but maybe he's overly depleted and it does more harm than good for him. I know some people dislike how boxing has so many different divisions but I think more divisions would be ideal for MMA! Plus it opens up more superfights and you could see triple champs across different divisions haha

[@balbock_2555]

fuuuck his description of being at a muay thai fight is like perfekt. just hearing about it i want to go back to thailand :)

[@dannypope1860]

Fighters would still cut weight, even with more weight classes. It can give you a big advantage.

[@alexism7800]

If they implement hydration tests and have weigh ins closer to the actual day of the fight, they can ensure fighters aren’t cutting as drastically

[@benji3900]

It needs to be based on a sustained weight, not a one day weigh in

[@jackmary720]

This episode wouldn't show up on spotify when searching JRE Muay Thai but everything else seems to, anyone got any hacks for that? #spotify #jre

[@chrisvierrajr444]

Real fans of this guy know him from the tuf

[@DarkkSyyde]

Chris Vierra Jr soccer kicks to the body 🔥

[@chrisvierrajr444]

@@DarkkSyyde when i see that it was love at 1st sight lol and his story at the tuf got me and watching him act in the house showed hes just a cool dude

[@zackbop9045]

His mustache and fucking body kicks while his opponent was on the ground I was like yoooooo

[@Greatscar415]

Dope hat

[@TAKI-UP]

That's that dehydration in the Brain Thing happening

[@osyrisking5437]

One of the first organs to suffer from dehydration is the brain. the less fluid in the brain the more likely it is to hit the interior of the skull causing trauma and resulting in a knockout. Dehydration for weight cuts in the fighting industry is a problem.

[@its_figgy]

i seen some ppl say the tai fighters lie about running they make the newbies run but maybe it started as a joke and became smart for cardio

[@sanzabastudios5026]

SHIAT SOOOON

[@WilhelmDrake]

If you are running everyday, don't run on hard surfaces.

[@maksimlozanoski]

This dude definetely one of Karl Malones lost sons bruh

[@TheTritan408]

Dog goes Woof Cat goes Meow Idiot goes First...

[@nicholasperez1402]

Idiot goes Pee-Yao

[@2ossy]

Woof

[@declangalligan2837]

All you gotta do is make them weigh in 10 minutes before the fight then no one would cut

[@willwade8050]

Great Podcast as always. I agree with the weight class elimination. While I enjoy a good freakshow like any other Pride FC fan, I do understand why there are weight classes. BUT... If you got 2 willing participants that can come to a financial agreement as to what they stand to win/loss in a competitive fight then let's roll with it!!! If you wanna fight in your weight class for a belt then cool, if you wanna win the Open Weight belt then that should be a thing that's open to men/women who want to compete on that stage. Love the podcast long time listener 👍🤘✌👊😬🍻 A couple caviats(sp) 1 no one should be forced to fight open weight 2 no male vs female fights(obviously) trans and all that folks you make your own call. Just putting out my opinion. 3 Open Weight contest are the apitamy of true man vs man battle and that belt IMO should hold more money and promotion than any other belt If you made it this far thanks!!! Again👊✌🤘👍😬🍻

[@loganwolf1188]

Will Wade commissions don’t allow fights to happen if there is 40 lbs difference between fighters. And fighters cut almost that much in water so it basically wouldn’t be necessary. It would just be a very messy division.

[@henryhoover3953]

Open weight belt would be super gangster

[@leovonpoozle9990]

DMT SON!!!!!

[@ivynbean]

I wanna go back to thailand 😫 betting on fights makes it way way more exciting

[@maxcolston1787]

Joe is stoned af

[@StoneMehalik]

This is a cool fuckin black dude

[@scifiloft503]

Hi Joe! I'm a fan!

[@YNTGUNS]

Thankyou!

[@ANGRYGREEKMANYO]

@@YNTGUNS u joe?

[@extoxico277]

Fighters get a day to hydrate. Wrestlers lol 45 minutes

[@Physicits2]

Wrestling and fighting are two different things

[@extoxico277]

@@Physicits2 wrestling is harder yeah ik. Wrestlers do it for the glory.

[@danieltalbot5942]

Wrestlers don’t get hit in head so that’s one thing they don’t have to worry about so they can cut more weight

[@scarzandy436]

@@Physicits2 Muay thai and wrestling are two of the toughest martial arts

[@lightupdarkness]

Guy is like a sponge with technique's

[@Brian_Moser1118]

it sucks that this guy is so strong, passionate and dedicated but happened to be at 205 where there's fucking jones. no way he becomes a champ. no fucking way

[@ilesalmo7724]

If weight classes are cancelled, would it not mean that there is only super-heavyweight?

[@jamesturner961]

yeah but I'll be stupid cuz you have too many weight classes in too many people that be Champs it shouldn't be Champs

[@marksmith3981]

Sooo that’s the reason he got knocked out.....okay then.

[@zackbop9045]

Well I'm sure it didn't help. Besides that Johnny Walker is wild. But from first hand experience and understanding how dehydration is messed up. Again not saying Johnny isn't a beast

[@kraftjoh]

I remember when I started Muay Thai. My instructor tied a steak to my ass and let his dog chase me around. Oh wait ... am I merging reality with movies again?? Yes. I suspect I am.

[@NTEDOG561]

What movie was that lol?

[@kraftjoh]

@@NTEDOG561 Kickboxer w/Jean Claude Van Damme kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYqTn3eDaLOGmpo

[@masonbrowne6796]

Shouldnt fighers ummm fight at there own weight... instead off being a bully and then complaining about dehydration... if you naturally weigh 155 fight at 155 dont go down a weight class cook yourself then sook like duh fight at youre own weight i think people who dont fight at there natural weight just dont got the power to hang with people there own weight

[@anotherbrickinawall7894]

Khalil is so humble lol,had it been someone like Conor being told that he gotta run before he can train no matter what he would have gone like "who the fook are you telling me to run? The champ doesn't run,the champ drinks whiskey and floors chumps like you,come on tonight I'll show you how proper 12 tastes like,bring one of your ladyboys along with you as well for a little sip" or something like that lol

[@babatunde6745]

first

[@PkmKitty]

holy shit im the first viewer whoa.

[@babatunde6745]

rip x

[@Haidderispro]

It said the same thing for me

[@KZ_MMA_]

X is garbo

[@jiff888]

This host is inebriated. Cannabis, folks?

[@SmilingBrim]

What ?! Joe Rogan smokes weed ?! Prove it !

[@chapp5703]

Get rid of weight class

[@redemptionfaithtv]

5k= 3.1 mi. NOT 5miles. Lol

[@TKing677]

They said that 8 k was about 5 miles. They never at any point said that 5 k was 5 miles.

[@ritchl3262]

All this talk of Thailand and no lady boy as topic?

[@TheRyanshp]

I thought about the ladyboy topic too lmao

[@ritchl3262]

@XTREME_ASS_EATER 9000 I bet u could get some good ass eating deals there!

[@wody416]

you like ladyboy

[@botladola]

Running thing before training is BS. When I trained in Thailand, some days we would run and other days we would skip rope.

[@clerv2528]

Well did you train the same exact place he did?