UFC Commentator Joe Rogan Targeted in Bizarre Threats from 'Liver King' that Lead to Influencer's Arrest

The incident, which unfolded over several days, began with Johnson posting a series of disturbing Instagram videos challenging Rogan to a physical fight despite having no martial arts training, all while holding what appear to be golden firearms. Rogan remained silent as Johnson escalated his rhetoric, even traveling to Rogan’s hometown.

Johnson’s arrest occurred on June 24 after Austin police obtained a warrant based on his threatening social media posts.

The Travis County Court released Johnson on a $20,000 bond but imposed strict conditions, including a restraining order requiring him to stay 200 yards away from Rogan and his family. Johnson was also ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and will be subject to monthly check-ins, all while wearing an ankle monitor.

He faces a Class B misdemeanor for terroristic threats, with the case still under investigation.

Despite the legal consequences, Johnson doubled down after his release, threatening Rogan on a video posted on Instagram, saying, “We came here to pick a fight, and we’re gonna do it. I would love to man-to-man challenge you to a f— fight. No one’s going to die. But I hope we’ll both get hurt.”

“The videos will never stop,” he said in an additional video.

Rogan had previously mocked Johnson on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, for promoting an "ancestral lifestyle" while secretly using steroids—a scandal exposed in 2022 when leaked emails revealed Johnson spent $11,000 a month on performance-enhancing drugs.

Rogan and his team, meanwhile, have avoided engaging publicly, leaving the legal system to handle the matter.