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Joe Rogan shares hilarious reaction to receiving Dana White’s birthday wishes due to striking likenesses

Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan received a lot of messages on a birthday that wasn’t his. Joe Rogan and UFC CEO Dana White have been friends and business colleagues for more than two decades.

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‘I hope so’ … Joe Rogan weighs in on where UFC should go after ESPN broadcast deal ends

The UFC’s broadcast deal with ESPN expires at the end of the year. In 2019, the UFC went from having their fights on Fox Sports to ESPN and its streaming platform ESPN+.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27

Dricus Du Plessis shut down Joe Rogan’s cardio concern after embarrassing Khamzat Chimaev’s teammate in comeback win

Dricus Du Plessis proved Joe Rogan wrong when he fought former middleweight title challenger Darren Till on the UFC 282 undercard. On August 16, Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 27

Joe Rogan backs Dana White on handling of Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall UFC fight

UFC color commentatorJoe Rogan doesn't tend to shy away from his opinions, much less sugarcoat them. The same can be said for his thoughts regarding the promotion's planned UFC White House event next Fourth of July in Washington D.C.

MMA News / HITC / July 26

Joe Rogan says he would have picked a different opponent for Tom Aspinall instead of Ciryl Gane

The long wait is over. Fans now know who will be fighting for the undisputed heavyweight title and when the fight will take place. Dana White confirmed the matchup in a recent video, revealing that Tom Aspinall will defend his belt against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25

Joe Rogan says one UFC champion does not get ‘the love he deserves’ from fans… ‘It drives me nuts’

Veteran UFC commentator Joe Rogan has a bone to pick with the MMA fanbase. Having been present cageside for some of the biggest fights and greatest moments in UFC history, Rogan has had a front-row seat to watch some of the best of all-time.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24

‘Doesn’t make any sense’… Joe Rogan heavily criticized one of Robert Whittaker’s biggest wins and questioned him on it

Robert Whittaker has already achieved an incredible career in MMA at 34 years old. Whittaker has a goal in mind for how he wants to spend his final years in the sport before riding off into the sunset with over 35 fights under his belt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

Joe Rogan was devastated when he missed Shara Magomedov’s most famous knockout: ‘I talk too much’

Shara Magomedov’s double spinning backfist knockout broke the internet in October 2024. Legendary commentator Joe Rogan couldn’t be at UFC 308 in person, so he decided to host a watchalong podcast with Eddie Bravo, Brendan Schaub, and Bryan Callen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 20

Joe Rogan makes surprise UFC 318 cameo after skipping Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight against Max Holloway

Joe Rogan wasn’t totally absent from the UFC’s latest pay-per-view. The popular commentator almost always works when MMA’s premier promotion hosts a numbered event in North America.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Joe Rogan believes Jon Jones’ decision to retire was correct despite choice to make U-Turn days later

Joe Rogan reckons that Jon Jones’ decision to retire earlier this summer was the right one, even though it didn’t last too long. Dana White infamously announced Jones’ retirement at a press conference in Baku last month, after which the legendary two-weight champion confirmed he was done.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Paulo Costa bravely taunted scary fighter Joe Rogan called a ‘freak’ during 2019 Fight of the Year contender

UFC 318 star Paulo Costa’s last victory before losing his undefeated status didn’t fail to entertain the fans. While all eyes are on Dustin Poirier on Saturday as his career comes to a close in the main event, UFC 318 also marks a crucial moment in the career of co-headliner Costa.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 18

Daniel Cormier claims UFC 318 will be the ‘hardest’ task he’s faced after taking on Joe Rogan’s role in his absence

Daniel Cormier won’t just be sitting cage-side to call the fights on July 19. While there have been some heated interactions between several UFC 318 fighters, the main event has been unsurprisingly respectful.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 18

Joe Rogan reveals how ‘maniac’ Dana White plays key role in his UFC future as he misses first US show in years

Joe Rogan has confirmed the long-standing report that his UFC contract includes a clause which will see him instantly leave along with Dana White. The duo have been close friends for decades since Rogan first agreed to commentate on UFC events after White took over the promotion with the Fertitta Brothers.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 18

Shocked Joe Rogan learns ‘Drake Curse’ isn’t real after breaking down rap icon’s $14.5M UFC winnings

Joe Rogan was shocked to learn how much money Drake has made from betting on MMA fights. The rap icon is famous for wagering large amounts of money on almost every UFC pay-per-view.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 18

Joe Rogan’s reason for surprising UFC 318 absence seemingly revealed ahead of Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight

UFC 318 is set to take place this Saturday in New Orleans where the long-time voice of the promotion won’t be in attendance. It was announced ahead of fight week that Joe Rogan wouldn’t be on commentary duty for July 19, with Paul Felder taking his place on the broadcast.