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Protect Ya Neck

Guest: Protect Ya Neck

Date: 2026-07-09 | Duration: 2h 39m

Category: Combat Sports, Arts & Entertainment

Episode Overview

Joe Rogan and Matt Serra kick off this special "Protect Ya Neck" episode by dissecting the previous JRE episode with Tommy Lee, finding common ground in his unexpected passion for bonsai trees and his "big kid" persona shaped by early fame. The conversation quickly shifts to the physical toll of rock and roll, with Joe and Matt discussing the vocal struggles of aging musicians like Brian Johnson of AC/DC, and the concerning trend of older celebrities like Mick Jagger and Al Pacino having children later in life. This leads to a humorous, yet earnest, debate about the responsibilities of fatherhood at 80, contrasting it with the perceived recklessness of such decisions. The discussion seamlessly transitions to the aging process for combat athletes, emphasizing the importance of consistent training for longevity in martial arts, especially given the lengthy healing times for injuries. Joe and Matt share insights into managing training smart with "young savages" and the impact of brutal fights, particularly highlighting Brady’s dominating performance against Joaquin Buckley. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to controversial MMA rules, specifically the "12-6 elbow" and referee stand-ups from dominant grappling positions, exemplified by Demian Maia’s fight against Kamaru Usman. They also touch on the peculiar choice of wrestling shoes in MMA and the evolution of striking techniques like "point fighting karate" and its influence on modern fighters like Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Cyril Gane, culminating in a breakdown of Dan Henderson’s infamous back elbow knockout.

About Protect Ya Neck

Protect Ya Neck is a special episode of the Joe Rogan Experience featuring UFC analyst and former fighter Matt Serra alongside Joe Rogan, where they dissect MMA ruleset controversies and the physical realities of combat sports. The episode explores topics ranging from controversial calls like the 12-6 elbow ban and controversial referee stand-ups in grappling situations, to broader discussions about aging athletes, training longevity, and how rule interpretations shape fighting styles. Known for blending technical MMA analysis with broader cultural commentary, the episode offers insider perspective on combat sports from experienced voices in the fighting community.

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Transcript Excerpt

[00:00:01] Joe Rogan podcast, checking out. The Joe Rogan Experience. Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. Hey, we're back. So your boy Tommy, it was awesome. He was great. He was really cool. Yeah, I actually listened on the way out to that one. [00:00:22] He's really fun. Tommy Lee's fun. He's like a big kid, man. He is. Kid. Yeah, like a 15-year-old that just never, you know, had to grow up. Because he didn't have to. Well, he got famous when he was 18. [00:00:32] Exactly. So he really never had to grow up. He just stayed Tommy Lee. Yeah, I'm glad you finally got to, uh, have him on. It was very cool. So it was good. It's weird that he's really in a bonsai trees. Oh, big time. Crazy. He trims him up. It's got like a hundred [00:01:01] guy like he's never never been in my, you know what do you want to say? Interactions with him never. He's never been a dick. No, he's never. He seemed cool. He was cool to work for. Well, I only worked, I met him rather when you were working with him, when you were his bodyguard, and then this is the other time I met him. [00:01:18] So he's super cool. Nice, good. I remember him. In the cars. In the car. In the car. It's because I remember that. Peckers as tall as you are. [00:01:44] Oh, yeah, that was probably the first. Yeah, for sure. For celebrities, actual celebrities. They allowed them to get famous afterwards. Well, they were already famous. That was why it was crazy. Twetwack got so big. Both of them were super famous. [00:01:54] But I mean, allow to keep to catapult them into like a different stratosphere. Right. Well, anytime one of them celebrities is dating another celebrity, it's like their fucking superpowers unite. Yeah, yeah, yeah. They get that old stuff. He was with Heather Locklear, too, right? Right? [00:02:33] And what are you supposed to do with that? It's all, like, an artistic thing there, a tree. They're trimming them in certain patterns, and every time they try to grow, you trim them do...

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Who was the guest on Joe Rogan Experience #10182?

Protect Ya Neck was the guest on JRE #10182. This page includes the episode overview, topics discussed, and related resources.

What topics were discussed on JRE #10182?

On Joe Rogan Experience #10182 with Protect Ya Neck, topics include Tommy Lee's Persona and Bonsai Hobby, Older Celebrities Having Children, Aging and Maintaining Physical Fitness, and Brady's Grappling Dominance and Style.

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