Joe Rogan News
UFC co-founder explains why he hired Joe Rogan
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
Campbell McLaren, one of the founders of the UFC, has explained why he originally hired Joe Rogan as one of the promotion’s color commentators. McLaren, who is now the CEO of Combate Americas, opened up on his decision to hire Rogan on MMA on Sirius XM.
Joe Rogan doesn't like Conor McGregor's chances in Manny Pacquiao boxing match
Tom Taylor - November 12, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan doesn’t think former UFC champ Conor McGregor will do well in a potential boxing match with Manny Pacquiao. McGregor and Pacquiao have been linked to a potential boxing match for several years. If the fight ever ends up happening, however, Rogan believes McGregor will be in over his head.
Joe Rogan: Doctor called Yoel Romero "the most unusual human being I’ve ever seen"
Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White.
Joe Rogan is "a big fan" of Jorge Masvidal: "He's a monster"
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is a big fan of Jorge Masvidal, who currently holds the No. 4 spot in the promotion’s welterweight rankings. Rogan got to talking about Masvidal on the latest episode of the JRE MMA Show with his his guest, MMA analyst Luke Thomas.
Video | Joe Rogan reacts to Donald Trump winning Texas
Tom Taylor - November 5, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan seemed pretty excited when Donald Trump won Texas in this year’s United States presidential election. Rogan spent many years living in Los Angeles, but recently relocated to Texas, citing several gripes with LA living.
Joe Rogan pays tribute to "force of nature" Anderson Silva
Tom Taylor - November 2, 2020
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan has paid tribute to former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who competed in his final bout with the promotion last weekend. Silva returned to the Octagon for a final time in the main event of the UFC Vegas 12 card on Saturday, taking on Uriah Hall. While he performed well in the fight’s opening stanza, he was ultimately dropped and stopped by his foe in round four.
Joe Rogan declares Khabib Nurmagomedov "the GOAT"
Tom Taylor - October 26, 2020
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan has proclaimed the unbeaten Khabib Nurmagomedov as the Greatest of all Time in mixed martial arts. Nurmagomedov returned to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 254 on Saturday night, when he defended the UFC lightweight title with a second-round submission victory over Justin Gaethje, who was widely touted as his toughest test to date. In the moments after this win, Nurmagomedov shocked the world by announcing his retirement from MMA, riding off into the sunset with a flawless 29-0 MMA record and reputation as one of the best fighters ever.
Joe Rogan Experience podcast producer tests positive for COVID-19
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2020
Jamie Vernon, the producer for the extremely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast, has tested positive for COVID-19. So far, Rogan himself has tested negative for the virus, despite the fact that he works in close proximity with Vernon.
Roy Jones Jr. shares interesting theory as to why Mike Tyson bout was delayed
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2020
Roy Jones Jr. has an interesting theory as to why his anticipated exhibition boxing match with fellow legend Mike Tyson was delayed. Jones and Tyson were originally expected to fight on September 12, but the bout was ultimately pushed back to November 28. The bout’s promoters attributed this delay to needing more time for marketing and publicity, but Jones is skeptical.
Joe Rogan expects Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. to go for KO despite "exhibition" label
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2020
Joe Rogan believes Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. will be looking for the knockout when they step into the ring together. Tyson and Jones, two legends of the boxing world, are expected to meet in a massive exhibition bout on November 28. Because this fight is an exhibition, neither man is supposed to be gunning for a knockout.
Joe Rogan praises Impa Kasanganay for being "graceful and respectful" after KO loss
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some high praise for Impa Kasanganay, who fell victim to a highlight reel knockout at the hands of Joaquin Buckley last weekend. Kasanganay entered his fight with Buckley, which occured on the UFC Fight Island 5 undercard last weekend, with some buzz attached to his name after a big win over Anthony Adams on Contender Series and a victory over Maki Pitolo in his Octagon debut. In the end, however, he found himself on the receiving end of one of the most incredible knockouts in UFC history.
Joe Rogan responds after “woke” employees threaten Spotify strike: “I am not in any way anti-trans”
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has responded after accusations of an anti-trans episode of his podcast recently. Rogan has often been viewed as a controversial figure across the last few years if only due to the opinionated nature of the Joe Rogan Experience. However, few fiascos have whipped up quite as much of a storm as his episode with Abigail Shrier, author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.
Video | Stephen Colbert mocks Joe Rogan for offering to moderate the 2020 Presidential debate
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2020
Stephen Colbert had a fun time mocking UFC commentator, Joe Rogan for offering to moderate a 2020 Presidental debate. Ahead of the United States Presidential election in 2020, Rogan mentioned on his podcast he would moderate a debate. It caught the attention of MMA fan and current President, Donald Trump said he would like Rogan moderating a future debate.
Donald Trump wants Joe Rogan to moderate upcoming debate with Joe Biden
Natasha Hooper - September 15, 2020
Donald Trump has said he wants Joe Rogan to moderate an upcoming debate against Joe Biden. Rogan has become a loud voice in the political space, and has sat down with Bernie Sanders and Candace Owens to discuss a number of hot button issues.
Mike Tyson tells Joe Rogan he finds fighting "orgasmic"
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson recently told UFC commentator Joe Rogan that he finds training and fighting to be “orgasmic.” Tyson, who is gearing up for an eight-round, heavyweight exhibition fight with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., was a guest on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Video | Miley Cyrus insults Joe Rogan on his own podcast
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan welcomed popular singer Miley Cyrus to his Uber-popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Wednesday. The two-hour interview covered a wide range of topics, including Cyrus’ “very public divorce” as well as her recent vocal surgery.
Joe Rogan praises Aleksandar Rakic, Neil Magny after UFC Vegas 8 wins
Tom Taylor - September 1, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was very impressed by the handiwork of Aleksandar Rakic and Neil Magny at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 8 card. Rakic had a starring role in the card, defeating former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith in the main event. Magny, meanwhile, picked up a decision victory over the former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in the evening’s co-headliner.
UFC's Joe Rogan brought to tears by death of Chadwick Boseman
Tom Taylor - September 1, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is one of countless people to be rocked by the tragic death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who is best known for the starring role in the film Black Panther. Boseman, who was only 43 years old, died last week after a private battle with colon cancer, sending a shockwave through the entertainment world.