Will the UFC remove the 120 kg (265 lb) heavyweight limit following Joe Rogan’s criticism?

UFC commentator Joe Rogan questioned the logic of having a weight cap in the heavyweight division, arguing that — like in boxing — there should be no upper limit. Currently, UFC heavyweights are restricted to 265 pounds (120 kg), unlike boxing where no such ceiling exists. Rogan suggested the rule is “absurd,” though he acknowledged that he has little influence over regulatory decisions. Any rule change would require agreement from the UFC leadership and likely athletic commissions overseeing sanctioned events. The uncertainty lies in whether public debate or internal review could lead to structural reform — or whether the current heavyweight limit remains unchanged.