Ronda Rousey’s name still carries weight in combat sports, but her recent public remarks have reignited debate about how she views her own legacy. The former UFC champion recently lashed out at fans and media, claiming they abandon fighters after losses and only offer negativity once a career declines. That perspective didn’t sit well with
Elon Musk has again raised eyebrows with a provocative warning about artificial intelligence during his latest appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. Speaking with Rogan, Musk suggested that a future AI focused entirely on diversity and inclusion could eventually decide that “straight white men” are a threat to its goals — and remove them altogether.
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey recently shared a candid view of Joe Rogan’s martial arts background during an appearance on episode 700 of comedian Bert Kreischer’s Bertcast. When Rogan’s name came up, Rousey didn’t hold back, openly questioning his credibility as a fight analyst. “He wouldn’t know,” Rousey said about Rogan’s ability to
Tom Aspinall’s first outing as the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion ended in heartbreak when his title defense against Ciryl Gane was halted due to an accidental eye poke. The main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi came to an abrupt close just over four minutes into the opening round, leaving fans frustrated and the
Joe Rogan has never shied away from making bold statements about mixed martial arts, but his latest might top them all. On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the veteran commentator described a possible meeting between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira as, in his words, “the biggest fight in human history.” The two
Laura Sanko will be part of the commentary team for UFC 321, joining Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier at Etihad Arena on October 25, 2025. The event takes place on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi and will be headlined by heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defending his title against Ciryl Gane. Sanko’s appearance will mark her
Dricus du Plessis’s path back to the UFC middleweight throne looks daunting after his one-sided defeat to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 this past August. While many anticipated a competitive matchup, Chimaev controlled every aspect of the fight, repeatedly taking du Plessis down and dominating on the ground for the full five rounds. Joe Rogan,
Joe Rogan has spent decades calling UFC fights, observing victories and defeats from the commentator’s chair. While fans focus on what happens inside the octagon, Rogan experiences these events on a deeply personal level. Seeing fighters he considers close friends face brutal losses leaves him emotionally drained and profoundly affected. The Personal Cost of Watching
During a live podcast recording, Joe Rogan received devastating news. Producer Jamie Vernon interrupted to report that conservative activist Charlie Kirk had been fatally shot at Utah Valley University. Rogan, visibly shaken, leaned back in his chair, hands on his head, as the weight of the moment sank in. The unfiltered exchange captured a nation’s
Joe Rogan recently praised Alex Pereira’s unique knockout power on his UFC Paris Fight Companion, calling him a standout fighter as he prepares for his UFC 320 light heavyweight title rematch against Magomed Ankalaev on October 4, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Pereira lost the title to Ankalaev via unanimous decision at UFC
Khamzat Chimaev’s crushing win over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, made him the new middleweight champion. Joe Rogan, calling the fight at Chicago’s United Center, was stunned by Chimaev’s wrestling and questioned Du Plessis’ ability to bounce back. Speaking post-fight, Rogan also highlighted Reinier de Ridder as a potential challenge
Joe Rogan, a veteran UFC commentator, called the promotion’s $7.7 billion agreement with Paramount a big win for fans. Starting in 2026, numbered UFC events will shift from pay-per-view to CBS and Paramount Plus, included in a subscription. Rogan sees this as a smart way to make fights more affordable. The UFC’s seven-year contract with
Joe Rogan steps back into the UFC commentary booth for UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, at United Center in Chicago, the UFC announced on August 7, 2025. Dustin Poirier, a former lightweight title challenger, makes his first broadcast appearance since retiring, joining Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik. They’ll call a card headlined by
Arman Tsarukyan was furious at UFC 317. After Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to win the lightweight title on June 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, Joe Rogan called Paddy Pimblett into the cage for a faceoff. Tsarukyan, the No. 2 lightweight and backup fighter, told Daniel Cormier on his YouTube channel that Rogan’s move
Jon Jones, one of MMA’s greatest, has retired, and Joe Rogan is pulling no punches. On his June 2025 “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast with Cory Sandhagen, Rogan unpacked why Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, chose to walk away instead of facing interim champion Tom Aspinall. “Jon Jones said he needed six months to prepare for
On June 24, 2025, Austin Police arrested Brian Johnson, known as Liver King, for making terroristic threats against UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The arrest followed a series of Instagram videos where Johnson challenged Rogan to a fight, prompting swift action from authorities. Reported on June 25, 2025, the incident highlights Johnson’s controversial persona and his