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NewsJoe Rogan out for UFC 266 and replaced by Paul Felder. Rogan already missed UFC 265 last month and will miss UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. (mmajunkie.usatoday.com)

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[–]Downgoesthereemgive me sand 3757 points3758 points  (98 children)

Even in retirement Felder keeps being brought in as last minute replacement for big names on the UFC's whim

[–]kinzer13 996 points997 points  (84 children)

Company man gonna company

[–]ShillingAintEZ 1462 points1463 points  (83 children)

Being a company man seems a lot more reasonable when it is commenting on fights instead of getting beaten unconscious for a teacher's salary.

[–]kinzer13 229 points230 points  (68 children)

Lol that's the truth. I don't know what a commentator gets paid, but I'm guessing it's better than being a fighter... Which is just depressing.

[–]UnHoly_OneA big good news soon 130 points131 points  (55 children)

I'm guessing it's better than being a fighter

Maybe over the course of the year, but I doubt it if you are just counting a single event.

I don't think Felder is getting 25K for commentating one six hour long card.

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      [–]Actual-Replacement97Kiss my whole asshole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

      Lol. Teachers (generally) get a pension, health insurance and have a union. More like a fucking subway sandwich artist salary.

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        [–]ZardozSama 115 points116 points  (8 children)

        Aside from the hunting trip, Joe Rogan basically stopped doing any overseas cards a few years ago because the travel was too much of a hassle. I am not surprised he is skipping an Abu Dhabi card.

        END COMMUNICATION

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          [–]PointlessChemistHow long must I wait? 2020 edition 236 points237 points  (1 child)

          "There are a lot of ways to turn down a fight commentating spot"

          - Dana White

          [–]JasAFCTeam Whittaker[S] 1853 points1854 points  (371 children)

          Rogan had a schedule conflict with his annual hunting trip that prevented him from working this card, according to sources.

          [–]cheescakegod 1141 points1142 points  (82 children)

          Gotta get that elk in

          [–]juitar 497 points498 points  (17 children)

          its not going to shoot itself with an arrow

          [–]vanroma 314 points315 points  (10 children)

          Maybe if it had some real serious CTE first

          [–]__ICoraxI__shit-stirring drama fiend 150 points151 points  (7 children)

          Talkin bbbbout shooltin arrows inter your hart like cccupid b?

          [–]IamFrank69 41 points42 points  (2 children)

          Talmbout Arrow Hawani? Great guy, b-b-b-beast of a journist. Never meddim.

          [–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (1 child)

          I love that whenever CTE even gets mentioned the Brendan Schwaub memes just start rolling in lol

          [–]Fabio421WAR ARIEL 14 points15 points  (0 children)

          “Really Joe. Do you think I’m really gonna sit there and let you shoot arrows into me Joe?”

          [–]mjs90Yoel 'Ready-Mix' Romero 10 points11 points  (0 children)

          This is the first time that's got me. I was fuckin dying at my desk trying to stay quiet which made me laugh harder lol

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            [–]juice_5We're all on steroids 8 points9 points  (0 children)

            Oof.

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                [–]bcisme 268 points269 points  (55 children)

                I’d rather go on an elk hunt too. He’s got the money now, he can do what he wants. Good for him imo. We all want that.

                [–]poridgepantsChoo Choo motherfuckers 192 points193 points  (35 children)

                I would definitely rather go to the UFC than hunt but the dream is to have enough money and clout to do whatever you want. Good for him. I actually really like Felder as a color guy too.

                [–]Modified3 41 points42 points  (3 children)

                Yeah I would rather go to the UFC as well. But how many UFC shows has Rogan been to in his life. I'm sure missing a couple isnt a huge deal.

                [–]CompSciBJJ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

                Exactly. After even a dozen of them in a short timeframe I'd start getting more excited about other stuff, let alone hundreds of them.

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                  [–]LoveTechnique 100 points101 points  (15 children)

                  I actually really like Felder as a color guy too.

                  Felder is white af.

                  [–]Avery-tahoeCain shoots...and misses 76 points77 points  (3 children)

                  He’s a Scorpio but respect.

                  [–]GLA2NCScotland 33 points34 points  (1 child)

                  Mike Perry made him an honorary POC after their fight as a sign of respect.

                  [–]Caign 25 points26 points  (8 children)

                  White is a color

                  [–]BigShmokey 153 points154 points  (5 children)

                  Yeah Felder brings way more to the broadcast in this day and age compared to Joe.

                  [–]pyroaquatics 65 points66 points  (3 children)

                  But who’s gonna interview fighters as they wake up from unconsciousness?

                  [–]CCCAY 19 points20 points  (0 children)

                  OHHH HES HURT

                  [–]SweatyExamination9 8 points9 points  (0 children)

                  I'd rather have the choice to do whichever I want.

                  Regardless isn't his annual trip a thing he does with friends? I'd rather go on a trip with my friends than go to the UFC event to work.

                  [–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

                  he likely has a tag that he has to use....

                  [–]Just_a_Guy_In_a_Tank 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                  Yeah I think he’s stated previously at this point he only does the UFC gig for fun.

                  Elk hunts only come around once or twice a year. UFC is every other week.

                  [–]bcisme 14 points15 points  (0 children)

                  That Dubai flight for a night of fights idk

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                      [–]the_twilight_bard 23 points24 points  (0 children)

                      Somebody asked him if he can go out to get some elk meat, and he said he's ONNIT.

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                        [–]gs181This is sucks 554 points555 points  (27 children)

                        Weird that they only find out four days away about his annual hunting trip that happens annually every year annually.

                        [–]NoruaTeam Nurmagomedov 102 points103 points  (2 children)

                        No, you/we find out four days before the event.

                        Dana or the UFC didn't learn this today via MMA Junkie.

                        [–]b3nthegod 106 points107 points  (16 children)

                        annually every year annually.

                        i might be wrong, but I thought it happened annually every semester monthly....

                        [–]SnoodDoodMackenzie "Big Country" Dern 129 points130 points  (11 children)

                        4 months a year I go hunting 3 times a year, 6 months a year I go hunting 2 times a year, so 11 months a year I go hunting

                        [–]Spirited-Tonight6043 57 points58 points  (5 children)

                        I wish to outlive my prey

                        [–][deleted] 29 points30 points  (4 children)

                        • “Joe, is it true your hunting trip will be in the fall?”
                        • “yes, it will be in April…”

                        [–]mad87645Follow me home bitch 😘 10 points11 points  (2 children)

                        I wanna tell me what you shot. Let's go ahead and see by the carcass...what you shot...in the woods.

                        [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                        So what you’re literally 5 foot 3

                        [–]KRayner1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

                        Horse dewormer plays havoc with the brain.

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                            [–]ShillingAintEZ 30 points31 points  (4 children)

                            Maybe he finally got vaxxed and his balls are swollen

                            [–]tegeusCromisSexy Wizard Bisping 8 points9 points  (3 children)

                            Young Jamie, pull that up.

                            [–]mad87645Follow me home bitch 😘 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                            Look at the size of those things, they'd tear your underpants to shreds

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                                [–]PresidentialSlutGOOFCON 1: 2: Pandemic Boogaloo 276 points277 points  (30 children)

                                LMAOOOOO I thought you were joking until I read the article

                                [–]HarambeLivesInside 99 points100 points  (23 children)

                                Must be important that he’s willing to miss the return of Nick Diaz then. It’s surprising since he’s always been a huge fan.

                                [–]Analduster 373 points374 points  (17 children)

                                That would be like cancelling a vacation because the hot chick in the office is coming back from maternity leave

                                [–]RDAsinisterChamp Shit Only 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 #SnapJitsu 83 points84 points  (1 child)

                                Nick Diaz might still be nursing during this fight.

                                [–]TheRezkin88 49 points50 points  (0 children)

                                Lmao this is the most unique analogy I've ever seen but fits so well

                                [–]Yakitack 24 points25 points  (0 children)

                                This is the funniest and most accurate description I've ever seen on this sub.

                                [–]poonus123Team Alfalfa Male 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                What an amazing comment. I've read it five times. Nuances to this comment, man.

                                [–]Legitimate-Brick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                that's genuinely clever and really insightful, man. Damn you're a fucking wordsmith lol.

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                                    [–]ThreeHourRiverMan 49 points50 points  (7 children)

                                    When's the last time Joe did an overseas card? I thought he only did the PPV that are in the US.

                                    Could be wrong but I know at least at one point that was his policy.

                                    [–][deleted] 34 points35 points  (3 children)

                                    I believe he’s declared on his podcast that he only does Vegas cards anymore. For the last handful of years IIRC.

                                    [–]Golgotha94 23 points24 points  (0 children)

                                    North American PPV’s only. He still does the ones that come to Canada I believe from before the pandemic. Or he was still doing them when I was in attendance.

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                                      [–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

                                      You are correct, he only does events in North America, usually only Vegas.

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                                        [–][deleted] 54 points55 points  (28 children)

                                        if that really is the case and it's his "annual hunting trip" why would such a last min replacement be necessary? Like you guys had all year to get this sorted out..

                                        [–]skwudgeball 14 points15 points  (0 children)

                                        You are just reading this article last minute son.

                                        This was not done last minute, they just didn’t want people to know till the last minute for whatever reason.

                                        [–][deleted] 42 points43 points  (11 children)

                                        he likely won a tag in a lottery.

                                        [–]Hippiebigbuckle 14 points15 points  (8 children)

                                        Those aren’t last minute things either. Because you need time to plan your hunt. And arrange time off work.

                                        [–]officeboy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                                        What happened to his covid?

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                                              [–]DonnieCullman 16 points17 points  (36 children)

                                              Is elk any good?

                                              [–]DIYstyle 51 points52 points  (20 children)

                                              Be careful though, it makes you more aggressive.

                                              [–]PM_Me_ur_fav_sodaThis is sucks 32 points33 points  (0 children)

                                              No it doesn't you little rascals psycho

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                                                [–]seriatim10 26 points27 points  (0 children)

                                                Yep! Makes a great burger.

                                                [–][deleted] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

                                                Yes, it’s delicious.

                                                [–]Death_Personified 11 points12 points  (2 children)

                                                Makes you a sexual tyrannosaurs.

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                                                    [–]platasnatch 858 points859 points  (30 children)

                                                    Look, Joe doesn't want to commentate. There are a lot of ways to get out of commentating and this is one of them.

                                                    [–]Somewhere_Elsewhere 182 points183 points  (0 children)

                                                    I hope they make “Joe just doesn’t wanna commentate” part of the PPV intro vid.

                                                    [–]Pomba_God 115 points116 points  (6 children)

                                                    Look, we called him a lot of times, we tried but the guy just doesn't wanna commentate -Dana White Probably

                                                    [–]S_Steiner_Accounting10 inch girth difference everywhere 109 points110 points  (3 children)

                                                    I can't force guys to commentate if they don't want to. Joe, if you want to commentate we're here. if not, go do your little podcast on the internet with some comedian nobody has ever heard of and tell him the same 17 stories you've told everyone else for the last 10 years.

                                                    [–]HintOfAreolaFlip-Flop Fighter 31 points32 points  (0 children)

                                                    Dana subbed to r/JRE confirmed

                                                    [–]TheCurvedPlanks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

                                                    This guy's a commentator. I like guys who want to commentate.

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                                                        [–]LTFitnessfuck Jon Jones 33 points34 points  (4 children)

                                                        And it couldn't be more clear if he's willing to miss a Nick Diaz fight in person; which he's been super hyped about happening for the past decade.

                                                        He was literally giddy cade side when Nick fought Anderson in 2013.

                                                        If he's not showing up for this, he's essentially done.

                                                        [–]biggerjuice 5 points6 points  (3 children)

                                                        Word on the street is he’s walking out with Nick

                                                        [–]SprayManLoveOnMe 54 points55 points  (0 children)

                                                        I remember a time when I couldn't fathom a fight without Joe, now I couldn't care less.

                                                        [–]300andWhatThe Khabib Interpreter 14 points15 points  (0 children)

                                                        If I had to guess, everyone who is there needs to be vaccinated, and Rogan isn't, so they are using the hunting trip as an excuse.

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                                                          [–]TheLordOfZero 418 points419 points  (59 children)

                                                          I prefer the Count over Felder but Rogan is getting out of the picture bit by bit. I suppose is normal when you don't need to do the work and have hundreds of millions in the bank.

                                                          [–][deleted] 321 points322 points  (46 children)

                                                          I'd be more than happy to see Bisping take over for Joe. I don't know any of Michael's crazy opinions and I'm fine with that.

                                                          [–]Iohetu ratfuck 50 points51 points  (11 children)

                                                          Bas Rutten and Frank Trigg were always my favorites. It's a shame UFC doesn't use either of them

                                                          [–]30ftandayearCanada 38 points39 points  (6 children)

                                                          Fucking love Bas. Pride never die.

                                                          [–]Iohetu ratfuck 24 points25 points  (5 children)

                                                          Bas' love for the sport and the stories he has makes him a perfect color commentator

                                                          [–]30ftandayearCanada 23 points24 points  (4 children)

                                                          Pure energy. You could tell how interested and invested he was in every single fight. Super knowledgeable. Former fighter. #1 PFP self defence video creator. Easily in the top ten all time list for doing the jumping splits. Generally good dude who cares about fights and cares about fighters. El Guapo for life.

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                                                            [–]afightguyTeamRunTogether 149 points150 points  (20 children)

                                                            Bisping is ten times smarter than Joe. He has great opinions according to my standards.

                                                            [–]DislocatedXanax« Teep me like one of your French girls » 143 points144 points  (16 children)

                                                            His YouTube channel is like Chael's, except Bisping actually says things that matter, instead of spilling out a word salad just to meet a minimum video length.

                                                            [–]immersemeinnature 10 points11 points  (1 child)

                                                            Word salad. lol

                                                            [–]RagingFeatherone as well please 🙏 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                            HIGHLY recommend his vid on weight cutting. He goes into pretty specific details about what fighters do and his own experiences weight cutting.

                                                            [–]LastKing318 9 points10 points  (5 children)

                                                            Chael is horrible for technical parts of mma. He says things that are just completely false. Like "height and reach doesn't matter. Its never has. Its just something people made up and ran with" hes not just joking either like his fans say. Hes does this constantly. Presents his horrible opinions as fact.

                                                            [–]CaptainDogeSparrow 22 points23 points  (1 child)

                                                            Yeah, I came to realize that Uncle Chael became a shill for the UFC, McGregor and Jake Paul. Shame, since he had good opinions in the beginning of his channel.

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                                                                [–]Rustyffarts 17 points18 points  (8 children)

                                                                Bisping has a podcast too

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                                                                    [–]swimbaitjesusCanada 473 points474 points  (18 children)

                                                                    Who will yell at me that someone is hurt when they really aren’t??????

                                                                    [–]LuckyWarriorThe Champion Has A Name 127 points128 points  (4 children)

                                                                    That leg is compromised

                                                                    [–]Reptile00Sevenbois 64 points65 points  (4 children)

                                                                    Legitimate 1 shot knockout power

                                                                    [–]False-Knowledge8862Team Grasso 59 points60 points  (3 children)

                                                                    Might be one of the best, if not the best pound for pound fighter in MMA.

                                                                    [–]Talnivarr 40 points41 points  (0 children)

                                                                    .. today. Against one of the scariest prospects in this division.

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                                                                      [–]_WhiteOwl_I need it 21 points22 points  (1 child)

                                                                      He's under the chin!! That is locked in!!!!

                                                                      [–]gladiwokeupthismorn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                      guy immediately proceeds to get out of the choke

                                                                      [–]xerxes27 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                      Also now who’s going call Valentina an “absolute assassin”?

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                                                                        [–]Youcantpassnewman 654 points655 points  (33 children)

                                                                        Like rogan and DC not being together, when Rogan is there it makes DC a little bit more disconnected from the fights IMO. Personally for me, Felder adds such a different dimension and overall a likable dude. When Joe is there DC just gets to animated for my taste, I think Felder is great and makes a fluid broadcast with DC and Anik.

                                                                        [–]curlycharcoalthe mods are fucking punks, dude 107 points108 points  (0 children)

                                                                        as slacky j aptly calls it, DC + Rogan in the booth = live podcasting

                                                                        [–]Deushomine11Yes, I Am A Hybrid Wrestler 168 points169 points  (10 children)

                                                                        I feel like for DC and Rogans first few commentaries together they seemed like the dram team and then it got stale fast

                                                                        [–]Sweet-ride-brah 86 points87 points  (9 children)

                                                                        I think for their first few DC wasnt messing around so much, and now they’re too pally pally with each other? Maybe

                                                                        [–]Deushomine11Yes, I Am A Hybrid Wrestler 14 points15 points  (0 children)

                                                                        That’s definitely a part of it. I like there comedic chemistry but when you’re so busy joking around it’s hard to pay very close attention to the fight. And then Rogan’s tendency to make very absolute declarations about how the fights going usually end up being wrong and making him look bad

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                                                                          [–]shrewdyis = is 115 points116 points  (4 children)

                                                                          Rogan is a shitshow whenever he's on these days, but him along with DC especially is a terrible combo - constantly trying to make each other laugh and paying little attention to most fights.

                                                                          This is great news.

                                                                          [–]NaugonThis is sucks 23 points24 points  (4 children)

                                                                          Felder, Bisping, and Fitzgerald are the best commentating combo imo

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                                                                            [–]GaMa-BinkieYou are hurt by Dana only speaking the truth 778 points779 points  (28 children)

                                                                            But who will remind me that feints are more important than strikes?

                                                                            How will I know when a fighter has a hidden injury without Mystic Joe?

                                                                            Does Felder have the experience to interview a knocked out fighter?

                                                                            [–]KaoticAsylim 248 points249 points  (5 children)

                                                                            I'm worried I won't know a fighter is hurt when they're showing no visible signs of being hurt

                                                                            [–]TheManofRo 102 points103 points  (3 children)

                                                                            My plan is to change the alarm sound on my phone to "HE'S HURT!" and just set it to go off every few minutes.

                                                                            [–]Gracket_Material 48 points49 points  (1 child)

                                                                            Amanda Nunes takes a hard jab

                                                                            HE’S HURT!

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                                                                              [–][deleted] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

                                                                              We still have Anik to remind us of the fighters emotional anguish in their personal lives at least

                                                                              [–]OldHispanicGuyValentina please stomp on me 42 points43 points  (3 children)

                                                                              "HE'S MOVING THE BONE BACK IN PLACE"

                                                                              [–]tuytutu 19 points20 points  (2 children)

                                                                              when a fighter has a hidden injury without Mystic Joe?

                                                                              This is so funny. Hadn't realised, but now that you mention it he does always spot something out of nowhere. Always so confident about it too.

                                                                              [–]LocoCoopermar 16 points17 points  (1 child)

                                                                              Once he's decided on his narrative with anything he's gotta run with it, whether it's a fighter being hurt or him deciding someone is winning if Joe sees something in his head it's the truth and he's running with it. Jan's leg is probably still compromised from all the leg kick feints Izzy was throwing out there.

                                                                              [–]vannucker 12 points13 points  (0 children)

                                                                              That's a trait of all conspiracy conservatives. Once they figure out their narrative, everything bends in to it or it is rejected as fake news.

                                                                              [–]catkoalaI was here for GOOFCON 1: 2020 61 points62 points  (2 children)

                                                                              Society has evolved beyond the need for Joe Rogan

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                                                                                [–]BeautifulBaconBits 97 points98 points  (4 children)

                                                                                Felder is just fine.

                                                                                Though ngl was kinda hoping for some wild Rogan during Diaz Lawler 2 a little throwback

                                                                                [–]bjj33Team Khalabib 27 points28 points  (0 children)

                                                                                That's actually a good point

                                                                                [–]GolotasDisciple 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                                                It's ok once the fight starts u will forget about everything anyway.
                                                                                They could mute entire thing i would still be hyped drinking coffee at 5am because im a eurocuck and if UFC doesn't ruin my Sunday and Monday than whats the point?

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                                                                                  [–]Corken_dono 903 points904 points  (78 children)

                                                                                  Oh no... anyway

                                                                                  [–]SdwarrenYoel Romero, makin' weight since 1897 106 points107 points  (4 children)

                                                                                  OHHHHHH!

                                                                                  [–]biggucciwow 86 points87 points  (2 children)

                                                                                  🗣HE’S HURT HE’S HURT!!

                                                                                  [–]EchoMike1987 28 points29 points  (0 children)

                                                                                  • Joe after an arrow narrowly misses an elk.

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                                                                                      [–]RedrumrenegadeRory nose best 286 points287 points  (70 children)

                                                                                      Is Rogan the best commentator no. But I like him on the big cards it adds to it for me.

                                                                                      [–]Corken_dono 408 points409 points  (39 children)

                                                                                      I honestly cant listen to him since the Jan vs Izzy fight. He just buys into his own narratives too much, to a degree that he, at times, denies reality itself.

                                                                                      [–]comin_up_shawtEDDDDDIEEEEEEEE 169 points170 points  (16 children)

                                                                                      It was when he started humping Rousey's leg for me- took every bit of his credibility right then and there.

                                                                                      [–]BelgianWaffle995 38 points39 points  (5 children)

                                                                                      "She would beat a lot of guys, and I mean a lot. Like way more than half of the men's 135 division in the UFC. This isn't a normal fighter man, she's on a completely different level. She already has the best ground game, man or woman, in UFC history, and now you're talking about someone who might have the best striking too."

                                                                                      • Joe Rogan to ESPN's Dan Lebatard regarding Ronda Rousey - November 2015

                                                                                      [–]jlm326 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                                      how was joe suppose to know she couldnt master head movement too?

                                                                                      i feel like yall are asking to much of ronda.

                                                                                      /s

                                                                                      [–]comin_up_shawtEDDDDDIEEEEEEEE 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                      I wanted to choke him for that whole statement.

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                                                                                        [–]WheynweedTeam Weasel 83 points84 points  (7 children)

                                                                                        Diaz vs McGregor II was a bad one as well. Conor hurts Nate multiple times and drops him 3 times “He tagged him” - in a monotone voice. Nate throws slappy hooks where maybe 1/4 of them land and Rogan is screaming like a baboon.

                                                                                        [–]icelandiccubicle20 3 points4 points  (1 child)

                                                                                        "Jon Jones never took steroids intentionally, I smoked weed with him once on a plane he would never do such a thing"

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                                                                                        Poor Jan, deserved more respect from everyone.

                                                                                        [–]karl100589Bowling: More popular then Nunes 50 points51 points  (1 child)

                                                                                        It was Cyborg vs Spencer that lost Joe for me. It was at that point I realised he cared more about pushing narratives then calling the fights impartially.

                                                                                        [–]Shadow703793 10 points11 points  (0 children)

                                                                                        realised he cared more about pushing narratives

                                                                                        His podcast didn't give that away beforehand?

                                                                                        [–]KaoticAsylim 15 points16 points  (0 children)

                                                                                        It's just felt like he's had one foot out the door for a while now.

                                                                                        [–]Puzzleheaded_Poet_81 27 points28 points  (0 children)

                                                                                        It was WonderBoy / Luque for me.....it was so fucking cringe I muted that shit.

                                                                                        Luque literally getting drubbed and he's yelling "WBs Hurt, he got em" as WB smiles and unloads another 5 shot combo.

                                                                                        [–]ZZZrpFragile Fatass 15 points16 points  (2 children)

                                                                                        are we still talking about his fight commentary?

                                                                                        [–]young_spiderman710Team Adesanya 31 points32 points  (1 child)

                                                                                        Wait the guy taking horse pills buys into his own narrative?

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                                                                                              [–]anusbleach11111Chad 49 points50 points  (6 children)

                                                                                              Woulda preferred Bisping, at least it’s not Dom though

                                                                                              [–]Sea-Selection-399 9 points10 points  (0 children)

                                                                                              Dom makes me feel awkward listening sometimes.

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                                                                                                [–]Wingman12r 10 points11 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                I remember years ago Rogan mentioned several times that this contract would end in August. That was yeas ago when he was still doing fight nights.

                                                                                                I believe his contract has ended and he and the UFC are negotiating a new one.

                                                                                                [–]heemhahUFC 279: A GOOFCON Miracle 75 points76 points  (9 children)

                                                                                                Rather have Bisping.

                                                                                                [–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (5 children)

                                                                                                Joe Rogen doesn't travel outside the USA anymore

                                                                                                [–]BattlefieldNinjaUFC 249: COVID vs. Dana 54 points55 points  (6 children)

                                                                                                I think Bisping, Felder, Anik is the dream lineup

                                                                                                [–]-illmaticTeam Cup Noodle 45 points46 points  (5 children)

                                                                                                Choosing a hunting trip over the return of Nick Diaz? What a casual

                                                                                                [–]Toad32 69 points70 points  (5 children)

                                                                                                Joe already said he isnt interested in flying outside the US to commentate - effective years ago.

                                                                                                [–]215TallHandsTYRON THEE STALLION 21 points22 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                But when a guy is pretty good at something specific who will say “WERE TALKING ABOUT A GUY WHO…..”

                                                                                                [–]K-mosake🇷🇺Zabeast=Zafuture🇷🇺 147 points148 points  (33 children)

                                                                                                Good, Felder does a better job anyways. DC/Anik/Felder is my top 3, I like Bisping too he can just be a bit too much sometimes haha. WOW, BABY BOY!!!!

                                                                                                [–]galacticskunk 113 points114 points  (16 children)

                                                                                                I prefer Bisping way more than Felder but everybody has their own opinion.

                                                                                                [–]rpgguy_1o1 45 points46 points  (3 children)

                                                                                                I like Bisping a lot, especially when he's being a dick to Dom

                                                                                                [–]galacticskunk 11 points12 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                I genuinely can’t tell if there is actual beef between them or if it’s just an act at this point. It’s fantastic either way.

                                                                                                [–]Chaseus_Clay 21 points22 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                I think they respect and annoy each other

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                                                                                                  [–]ThreeOlivesChihuahuaTeam Aldo 84 points85 points  (8 children)

                                                                                                  Both are better than Joe

                                                                                                  [–][deleted] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                  A cut out of Joe is better than Joe at this point lol

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                                                                                                    [–]Thugzz_Bunnyformer platinum soldier 14 points15 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                    Bisping is by far my favorite.

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                                                                                                      [–]Aljo_Is_135_GOAT 53 points54 points  (6 children)

                                                                                                      Bro DC has been fucking horrendous lately

                                                                                                      Not because he doesn't have talent, but because he doesn't try. At all. He's going in with zero research and paying minimal attention to the fight itself

                                                                                                      [–]DismalEconomics 20 points21 points  (3 children)

                                                                                                      I wouldn't be surprised if some of Rogan's approach to broadcasting rubs off on his co-workers either through mimicry or Rogan given direct advice...

                                                                                                      I can def Rogan telling Cormier...

                                                                                                      " I just come in and try to have a "real" conversation... the audience would rather hear us having a good time than sounding like stiff, tie wearing broadcasters that show up having prepared for days and trying to read off notes and shit "

                                                                                                      Even for the podcast, Rogan's dedication to do absolutely no preparation for his guests gets pretty ridiculous.

                                                                                                      I'd bet the ratio of guests he's had on promoting their books compared to the amount of those books that he even bothered picking up to read a chapter is something like 100:1 .

                                                                                                      [–]ThreeHourRiverMan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                      Like when he had on Jack Dorsey and admitted he had done no prep and completely dropped a major chance. The guy is a billionaire head of one of the major social media sites during a time they / he is facing major backlash and questions about the legal and moral ways twitter operates - and you just wing it?

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                                                                                                          [–]mcdavidthegoat 20 points21 points  (3 children)

                                                                                                          I do really enjoy the occasional card where it's DC and Bisping but they honestly fill similar roles in the booth and it can be a bit much together lol

                                                                                                          Anik and Fitzgerald are similar and good in their roles. Used to say Anik is better but he finds really "interesting" tid bits on guys these days lol

                                                                                                          DC and Bisping are just some fun, light hearted but still technical analysis.

                                                                                                          Felder is just well spoken and on the ball when he calls fights, honestly might be the best of the bunch as far as straight up fight calling goes imo.

                                                                                                          I'd say DC, Mike, and Felder are my top 3 I would throw hardy up there if he was still around too. I like Anik but I might have him below Fitzgerald tbh just because I find he lets the fighters shine a bit more in commentary and I find some of Aniks comments really really distasteful.

                                                                                                          Also shout out Anthony Smith for his desk work to, he's a stud up there and is on a nice lil rebound streak rn.

                                                                                                          [–]Stufasany 19 points20 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                          Honestly, Bisping is best with Dom. They feed off each other and make it a good time. Felder and DC go well together, too.

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                                                                                                            [–]Geniuskills 19 points20 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                            Felder , bisping and anik for me. Felder and Bisping for their insight, Anik for his random ass personal notes. I feel like DC sometimes does the Rogan thing and creates his own narrative.

                                                                                                            [–]MrGMinorit deep and hard too 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                            Also when others go off rails Anik actually calls the action. "So and so with a big body shot- sorry to interrupt, Joe"

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                                                                                                              [–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                              Can someone explain the whole Joe Rogan appeal ? His stand up isn’t all that funny and then I saw the whole horse paste praising he did and I’m just curious to hear from people that like him what his appeal is ?

                                                                                                              [–]Puzzleheaded_Poet_81 51 points52 points  (5 children)

                                                                                                              I like Felder in the booth and he does have that Joe Rogan excitability to him. Yelling and making crazy faces when it gets crazy. Unpopular opinion, wouldn't miss Joe that much if he left,I feel alot of the fighter who commentate have surpassed him. Still his raw enthusiasm can't be replaced I don't think.

                                                                                                              [–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (3 children)

                                                                                                              Bruh no shit he’s missing Abu Dhabi … he doesn’t travel out of the country for UFC

                                                                                                              [–]Shackmeoff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                              He will not be missed.

                                                                                                              [–]JamesVicariGoofcon 3 116 points117 points  (15 children)

                                                                                                              Unpopular opinion but I like Joe Rogan in the booth just cause he does bring a big fight feel. I do love Felder and DC though so I’ll be fine lol

                                                                                                              [–]islandcruiserCanada 40 points41 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                              I agree. For me, fights do feel bigger when Joe is in the booth. Then again, I understand that a lot of people see him as less knowledgeable than Felder, DC, Bisping, etc. However, as someone who is still growing their fandom, I really like the energy Joe brings to the table on PPV’s!

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                                                                                                                [–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                But now where will we get bullshit narratives from?

                                                                                                                [–]permissiontofail 11 points12 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                                Good

                                                                                                                [–]tehrockehshooting up pictograms 28 points29 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                                Would anybody miss Rogan these days if he never commentated again? He used to be good many, many years ago but he's just really bad now. Constant shit takes and bias non-stop when commenting these days.

                                                                                                                His commentary in the Izzy vs Jan fight was just so goddamn bad.

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