Joe Rogan names hardest punchers in combat sports history

During a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the UFC commentator hailed Pereira as the hardest puncher, pound-for-pound, in combat sports history. There is only one fighter who can rival Pereira in terms of punching power, Rogan added, and that is lineal heavyweight MMA champ and living legend Francis Ngannou.

“Alex Pereira is the scariest kickboxer that’s ever competed in the sport,” Rogan said. “The one guy above all that if he hits you once, you’re dead…out of all the guys I’ve ever seen fight, I don’t think anybody I can say that more than that guy. Including in kickboxing, in everything. He has more power than anybody I’ve ever seen.

“Except Francis Ngannou, but Francis Ngannou is 265 [pounds], but weight class to weight class, Francis can put anybody out too, but he’s not at the same skill level as ‘Poatan,’” Rogan added. “That dude’s terrifying, absolutely terrifying,That power is from God; he’s got a weird gift that’s just different from anyone.”

Francis Ngannou claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a knockout of Stipe Miocic in 2021. After a decision win over Ciryl Gane, he parted ways with the promotion of his own volition, becoming the hottest free agent in the sport. He later signed with the PFL, but has fought just once for the organization, having focused instead on boxing. Rogan has never shied away from praising him, either.

Do you agree with Rogan on this one?