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Dana White reacts after Joe Rogan expresses frustration with UFC 249 commentary setup
Joe Rogan expressed his frustration over not being able to sit beside fellow commentators Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik multiple times during the UFC 249 broadcast. The longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship commentator in Rogan said it made no sense that the commentary team should have to work apart after they each endured and passed multiple […]
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Joe Rogan “threw a fit” when asked to do UFC 249 fighter interviews from a distance
The UFC initially wanted commentator Joe Rogan to conduct his UFC 249 post-fight interviews from a distance, but he wasn’t on board with that plan. Speaking at the conclusion of UFC 249, Daniel Cormier, who joined Rogan on commentary duty, claimed the long-time commentator “threw a fit” when he was asked to conduct his post-fight […]
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Mike Tyson’s incredible punching video draws praise from Joe Rogan and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Boxing legend Mike Tyson received some high praise from Joe Rogan and Khabib Nurmagomedov after showcasing his hand speed and power in a recent video. Earlier this week, the now 54-year-old ‘Iron Mike’ took to social media where he released the following video that left many viewers in complete shock. https://twitter.com/MikeTyson/status/1256300450539700224/video/1 As you can see, […]
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Joe Rogan will provide commentary for UFC 249
UFC president Dana White confirmed on Friday that Joe Rogan will be in the commentary booth for the upcoming UFC 249 event. The UFC announced on Friday that the promotion has reached a deal with ESPN to broadcast three upcoming events on May 9, 13, and 16 in Jacksonville, Florida. White has been trying for […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan makes his first ever UFC appearance
Today, Joe Rogan is as much a part of big UFC cards as the Octagon itself. Way back in 1997 when he debuted with the promotion, however, he was an unfamiliar face to many fight fans. The UFC recently released footage of the first time Rogan ever appeared on a UFC broadcast, and it’s a […]
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Joe Rogan reacts to Anthony Smith’s home invasion: “Why didn’t he just choke him unconscious?”
Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub believe UFC fighter Anthony Smith could have handled things differently during his recent home invasion. Anthony Smith got into a vicious brawl with a home intruder early last Sunday morning in what he called “one of the toughest fights” of his life. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, Smith, […]
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Joe Rogan reacts to UFC 249 cancelation
Joe Rogan has now shared his thoughts on the cancelation of the UFC 249. UFC 249 was scheduled for April 18. The card was originally expected to occur in Brooklyn, New York, but amid tightening restrictions enacted to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, it was moved to tribal land in California. As it […]
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Joe Rogan still hesitant about calling UFC 249 despite Dana White’s claims
Joe Rogan is hesitant about serving as a commentator for UFC 249, and from the sounds of it, for any other UFC cards that occur during the coronavirus pandemic. Rogan previously stated that he wouldn’t be on commentary duty for UFC 249. “The UFC is talking about putting on a fight on April 18th,” Rogan […]
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Joe Rogan praises “monster” Justin Gaethje ahead of Tony Ferguson fight
Joe Rogan has nothing but praise for Justin Gaethje ahead of his UFC 249 fight against Tony Ferguson. Gaethje will be stepping up on short notice against Ferguson for the interim lightweight title. For Rogan, he knows “The Highlight” could pose some problems for Ferguson given his insane power and knockout ability. “Justin Gaethje’s a […]
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Dana White claims Joe Rogan will be a part of UFC 249
Dana White has confirmed that Joe Rogan will in fact be a part of UFC 249. In a previous episode of the Joe Rogan podcast, the MMA commentator declared he would not work on the upcoming event. Due to fears of coronavirus contagion, he suggested they should host it from a closed and remote location, […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan and co. react to some of the craziest KOs in UFC history
Joe Rogan tries to keep things pretty professional when he’s working as a UFC commentator, but at the end of the day, he’s a fight fan. So, when something crazy happens in the Octagon, he tends to lose his mind. We’ve seen it countless times over the years, and it never ceases to be entertaining. […]
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Joe Rogan on UFC 249: “It won’t be me” commentating the card
Joe Rogan won’t be on commentary duty for the upcoming UFC 249 card. UFC 249 has been the topic of much discussion lately. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, UFC president Dana White has been adamant that the card will still occur on April 18 — albeit without an audience. The location of the card, which was […]
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Top MMA podcasts to listen to during coronavirus isolation
With the looming threat of Coronavirus causing everybody to isolate themselves, BJPENN.com has curated a list of the top MMA podcasts for you to listen to (in no particular order). Now, you can fill your brain with an unlimited stream of MMA information and keep boredom at bay. Believe You Me with Michael Bisping and […]
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Joe Rogan shares thoughts on Kevin Lee attempting to keep fighting after tapping out
Joe Rogan wasn’t on commentary duty for last weekend’s UFC Brasilia card, but he did film a Fight Companion episode of his podcast for the event, alongside his friends Eddie Bravo, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen. The UFC Brasilia card included plenty of interesting moments. One of the more interesting moments came at the end of […]
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Joe Rogan: Logan Paul’s wrestling is ‘no joke’
Joe Rogan is impressed by the wrestling chops of YouTube celebrity Logan Paul. Paul has been the subject of many combat sports headlines over the last year, primarily due to his pair of boxing matches with rival YouTuber KSI — one amateur and one pro — but more recently due to a wild training session […]
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Alexander Volkanovski reveals health battles from drastic dieting to move down from welterweight
Don’t let Alexander Volkanovski’s height of 5’6″ inches deceive you, the current featherweight champion has fought contenders in significantly heavier weight classes. However, the journey to drop the pounds previously plagued “The Great” with multiple ailments: The Australian athlete joined the Joe Rogan Experience podcast today to discuss his recent title victory against Max Holloway. […]
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Tyron Woodley rips Joe Rogan for commentary hypocrisy at UFC 248
It appears Tyron Woodley won’t be joining The Joe Rogan Experience podcast anytime soon, as he slammed the UFC commentator for his hypocrisy on the UFC 248 broadcast. In an Instagram post, Ariel Helwani shared a quote from Israel Adesanya regarding his hopes of finishing Yoel Romero at UFC 248 last weekend. “My plan was […]
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John McCarthy announces 2020 COMMAND Course in hopes of improving refereeing and judging in MMA
Referee Big John McCarthy has re-launched his COMMAND Course in hopes of improving MMA refereeing and nurturing the next generation of talent. Though he is now retired from officiating, John McCarthy is widely regarded as one of the best referees in MMA. Industry experts including Joe Rogan have praised his aptitude as a ref and […]
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VIDEO | A 2018 interview with Joe Rogan appears to debunk Deontay Wilder’s costume excuse
A 2018 interview between Deontay Wilder and Joe Rogan appears to debunk Wilder’s theory that his heavy costume played a role in his loss last weekend. The combat sports world was stunned on Saturday night when Deontay Wilder was comprehensively beaten by his rival Tyson Fury, with “The Gypsy King” securing the finish in the […]
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Joe Rogan explains how Tyson Fury adjusted his fighting style to beat Deontay Wilder
UFC commentator Joe Rogan, like most members of the combat sports community, was very impressed by Tyson Fury’s dominant win over Deontay Wilder last Saturday. During a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan explained to his guest Owen Smith how Fury adjusted his typical fighting style to author such a dominant victory […]
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Joe Rogan wants Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes rematch
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wants to see a rematch between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and recent title challenger Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes collided in the main event of UFC 247 earlier this month. After five competitive rounds, Jones retained his title with a unanimous decision, though many fans and pundits believe Reyes […]
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Joe Rogan reacts after Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas
Like many of us, UFC commentator Joe Rogan was blown away by the incredible performance put on by Tyson Fury in tonight’s rematch with Deontay Wilder. After their first encounter ended in a controversial split draw, mainly due to a final round knockdown scored by Wilder, Tyson Fury left no doubt as to who was […]
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Joe Rogan fawns over ‘f**king monster’ Valentina Shevchenko
If you’ve ever heard Joe Rogan commentate a Valentina Shevchenko fight, you know how highly he thinks of her. On a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, however, the UFC commentator went absolutely gaga over the women’s flyweight champ. “Valentina at 125 [pounds], she’s a f**king monster,” Rogan told his guest, UFC strawweight […]
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Diego Sanchez and coach slam Joe Rogan and the media after ‘smear campaign’
Over the weekend, in the co-main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Diego Sanchez picked up a disqualification win over Michel Pereira after being blasted by an illegal knee in the third-round. Prior to the illegal move, Sanchez was seemingly down two rounds. Suffice it to say that it was not the greatest performance of his […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan becomes instant fan of Trevor Wittman’s new MMA glove design
Famed MMA coach Trevor Wittman has developed a new MMA glove with the hopes of reducing the frequency of eye-pokes caused by most other gloves. These new gloves had their official debut on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The gloves were introduced by former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, who […]
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Andrea Lee explains why she’ll appeal controversial UFC 247 decision
UFC 247 was filled with great moments on Saturday night, but it was also mired in controversy when it came to the judging and the scoring of a handful of fights in Houston. One of the fights that many feel was controversial upon completion was the fight between Andrea Lee and Lauren Murphy. The women’s […]
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Michael Bisping theorizes new method of testing judges following UFC 247 controversy
Michael Bisping is calling for major changes to the MMA judge scoring system, and he has his own ideas on how to do it. The former middleweight champion sat down for an episode of his Believe You Me podcast, with co-host Luis J Gomez. A hot topic on today’s discussion was unsurprisingly the judging controversies […]
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Texas commission responds to Joe Rogan and judging uproar at UFC 247
The Texas athletic commission has released a statement following major backlash spawning from last weekend’s UFC 247 event in Houston. The commission and those judging the fights were put on blast by longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan following the conclusion of Saturday night’s event. In addition, many fans and analysts voiced their displeasure with the […]