Joe Rogan has never been shy about sharing his vision for the future of combat sports—and now he's calling on the PFL to seize an opportunity the UFC is leaving on the table.

For years, the longtime UFC commentator and podcast host has been one of the most vocal advocates for striking sports, particularly Muay Thai and kickboxing. While he hasn't held back in criticizing Power Slap, Rogan remains a loyal fan of the UFC, where he's been a staple in the commentary booth for years. But from that unique vantage point, he's developed some strong opinions on how the sport could evolve—and he thinks the PFL is in the perfect position to make it happen.

During episode #178 of the JRE MMA Show, Rogan sat down with PFL commentator Dan Hardy to discuss how the promotion could carve out a more distinctive identity in the crowded combat sports landscape. The conversation quickly turned to what Rogan sees as a glaring gap in the market.

Rogan has long expressed his love for Muay Thai, especially when fought with smaller gloves—a format that has produced some of the most electrifying fights in recent memory, particularly under the ONE Championship banner. He's been open about his attempts to persuade UFC president Dana White to create a similar striking-only league, but those efforts have gone nowhere.

"Maybe you guys should start a Muay Thai, small gloves thing," Rogan told Hardy. "Like UFC is f---ing up with that. I've sent Dana all these different fights… I'm like, 'Look at this. This is what people want to see.' Everybody boos when fights go to the ground if it gets boring. This s---'s never boring. Maybe you guys should pick up the slack… That might be the move, man. That might be what differentiates."

Rogan pointed to ONE Championship's success with four-ounce glove Muay Thai, which has led to a surge in action-packed fights and highlight-reel knockouts. He noted that fan interest has increasingly shifted away from MMA toward these striking-focused events—a trend the PFL could capitalize on.

Hardy acknowledged that while he's pitched numerous ideas over the years, even straightforward changes like introducing elbows have met with considerable resistance. But with the UFC showing little interest in backing Muay Thai or kickboxing, the door is wide open for the PFL to step in and fill that void.

For fight fans who love pure striking action, Rogan's message is clear: the opportunity is there, and the time to act is now.