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VIDEO | Watch Joe Rogan and co. react to UFC's greatest finishes
Tom Taylor - November 22, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan watches a lot of fights. Despite his extreme exposure to combat sports, though, his jaw can be left on the floor by wild knockouts — just like the rest of us fight fans. On Thursday, the UFC posted a video of some of the best cage-side reactions from Rogan and his fellow commentators Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Dominick Cruz, and Paul Felder.
Joe Rogan and Israel Adesanya sing the praises of Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - November 15, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan and UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya recently sat down for a chat on the JRE MMA Show. The pair discussed a breadth of topics, including the recent BMF title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. While the pair did not agree on the BMF title itself — Rogan liked the idea, Adesanya wasn’t so sure — they were unanimous in their praise of Masvidal.
Jon Jones takes a shot at Israel Adesanya’s interview with Joe Rogan
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2019
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has taken a shot at Israel Adesanya following his recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Adesanya recently completed his ascent to the top of the middleweight division by defeating the previous king Robert Whittaker. Ever since then the jury has been out in regards to what the next step will be for “The Last Stylebender”, with a showdown against Yoel Romero reportedly being right around the corner.
Joe Rogan: Fans 'booed the f**k out of' Donald Trump at UFC 244
Tom Taylor - November 8, 2019
US President Donald Trump was in the building for last weekend’s UFC 244 card in New York City, as was UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Trump’s attendance of the card generated mixed stories. Some accounts said he was booed, others said he was applauded, while others still reported a mix of boos and cheers. According to Rogan, however, the President was absolutely booed inside Madison Square Garden.
Joe Rogan praises Israel Adesanya for performance at UFC 243
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was absolutely blown away by Israel Adesanya’s performance at tonight’s UFC 243 event in Melbourne. Israel Adesanya (18-0 MMA) took on Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA) for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in this evenings UFC 243 headliner.
Brendan Schaub responds to backlash after bashing strawweight division
Thomas Taylor - September 11, 2019
Brendan Schaub didn’t watch the recent UFC Shenzhen card, which was topped by a strawweight title fight between challenger Weili Zhang and champ Jessica Andrade. In fact, in the wake of this UFC Shenzhen main event, which Zhang won by first-round TKO, Schaub went so far as to claim he doesn’t care about the strawweight division. “People are Tweeting me saying ‘Oh what’s up now Schaub, didn’t call Zhang over Jessica Andrade,’” he said on his Below the Belt podcast recently. “I sure didn’t! Or in the [replies to the] post about my son [people were saying] ‘Oh where the f**k were you on Zhang vs. Andrade?’
Joe Rogan doubts Brian Ortega could beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2019
Mid-way through the UFC 242 main event, Dustin Poirier wrapped Khabib Nurmagomedov’s neck in a guillotine choke. For a moment, the choke looked fairly deep, but the lightweight champion Nurmagomedov ultimately escaped and went on to win with a submission of his own. Shortly after this fight wrapped up, featherweight contender Brian Ortega chimed in on Twitter, claiming that if he’d snatched Nurmagomedov’s neck the way Poirier did, he would have forced the lightweight champ to tap.
Joe Rogan explains how Ronda Rousey could have done better in final UFC fights
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2019
Ronda Rousey is currently retired from MMA, and UFC commentator Joe Rogan doesn’t believe that will change. Speaking on the latest Joe Rogan Experience Fight Companion podcast, BJJ specialist Eddie Bravo asked Rogan if he expects to ever see Rousey back in the Octagon.
Joe Rogan: UFC is 'finally recognizing' value of Nate Diaz
Tom Taylor - September 4, 2019
Joe Rogan believes the UFC is finally realizing how big of a draw Nate Diaz is. The UFC commentator discussed Diaz, who recently returned from a three-year break with a unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis, with his latest podcast guest, retired boxer Andre Ward. Ward has trained previously with both Nate and his older brother Nick.
Matt Serra chides Joe Rogan, Dana White for Conor McGregor comments
Thomas Taylor - August 27, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra is not impressed with the comments UFC commentator Joe Rogan and UFC President Dana White have made in the wake of the latest Conor McGregor drama. McGregor was recently caught on film punching an older man at a bar in Ireland.
Joe Rogan recants comment on Conor McGregor bar punch
Natasha Hooper - August 27, 2019
On a recent episode of his podcast, UFC commentator Joe Rogan admitted he misspoke on Conor McGregor’s infamous pub attack. Earlier this month, a video surfaced of McGregor sucker punching an older man in the face for allegedly refusing a drink offer. In a subsequent interview with ESPN, the Irish fighter apologized for the incident. However, Joe Rogan found the bar altercation comical:
Joe Rogan laughs off Conor McGregor pub attack
Natasha Hooper - August 22, 2019
Joe Rogan is laughing off Conor McGregor’s attack on an older man in a pub in Ireland. Earlier this month, footage emerged of McGregor hitting a pub-goer in the face after the man allegedly refused to drink McGregor’s Proper No. Twelve whiskey. The incident reportedly occurred in April.
Joe Rogan dubs Nate Diaz the most under appreciated super star on the UFC roster
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan had a front row seat for last night’s UFC 241 co-main event between Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ and ‘Showtime’ met in a welterweight bout that was arguably the most anticipated fight of last night’s event.
Joe Rogan on Yoel Romero: "The man is made out of some other worldly material"
Christopher Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was cageside for last night’s UFC 241 middleweight war between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa. The highly anticipated bout lived up to expectations as ‘The Soldier of God’ and ‘The Eraser’ proceeded to exchange bombs for fifteen straight minutes.
Joe Rogan explains decision to interview Daniel Cormier following TKO loss at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 18, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan decided to interview Daniel Cormier immediately following his TKO loss to Stipe Miocic in last night’s UFC 241 main event. That decision apparently spawned some backlash from fight fans, as Rogan felt compelled to explain his actions in a post on Facebook.
Petition aims to have Joe Rogan host 2020 presidential debate
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2019
Joe Rogan is known for many things, from his standup comedy, to his popular podcast, to his gig as a color commentator for the UFC. If the creators of a recent Change.org petition have their way, he’ll soon be known as the host of a presidential debate, too. This petition references the UFC commentator’s experience interviewing people of all political persuasions on his podcast, among other things. It is rapidly closing in on its goal 150,000 signatures.
Joe Rogan responds to backlash surrounding Cyborg vs. Spencer commentary
Natasha Hooper - August 8, 2019
Joe Rogan gave his two cents on the Cris Cyborg controversy on the latest episode of his popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Rogan discussed the topic with his guest, former UFC heavyweight and fellow podcaster Brendan Schaub.
Joe Rogan revisits Conor McGregor vs. 'The Mountain'
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
Several years ago, a video of Conor McGregor sparring with Hafþór Björnsson, the Icelandic bodybuilder and actor who played “The Mountain” on Game of Thrones, took the Internet by storm. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently revisited this viral video on his popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. He’s seemingly as impressed by it today as he was when it first came out.