J. Rogan is the UFC's main commentator. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @joerogan
Considered by many to be the leading UFC commentator, Joe Rogan caused controversy by sending a message to athletes who are part of companies that compete with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. By mentioning names like PFL and Bellator , the analyst downplayed the importance of other giant promoters in the world of mixed martial arts.
“Without wanting to disrespect other events, I think the fighters (as part of the competitors) are wasting their careers. I see elite athletes in Bellator and PFL, and I think: ‘no one is watching’. There is the CFL (Canadian American Football League), XFL (New American Football League) and the NFL. If you're not in the NFL, people don't even know you play football," Rogan said on his podcast.
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