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Conor McGregor Thanks Joe Rogan for His Shoutout Way Before UFC Success

Published 05/10/2021, 1:21 AM EDT

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Joe Rogan is a big name in the MMA community. Rogan, who started out with the promotion in his early days, has developed a cult following among fans. His presence at events, coupled with his ability to break down fights play-by-play, is something that very few can do.

Outside of the UFC, Rogan has established himself as a prominent podcast host. ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ is now one of the biggest and most followed podcasts in the world. Rogan often brings on people from the MMA community, be it coaches or fighters to discuss the sport he loves the most. 

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Will we see Conor McGregor on The Joe Rogan Experience?

For many fighters, the podcast is an excellent platform for their fans to get to know them better and to share their journey. However, two big names that are yet to appear on the show are arguably two of the biggest UFC stars. Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov

The Notorious‘, who took to Twitter to answer questions from his fans, responded to a fan’s eagerness to know if he would appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast. McGregor said, “I’d love to! I feel at some stage we should! I’ve a lot of respect for Joe. He shouted me out before anyone else in the UFC also. Before I had signed with the company.”

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McGregor’s journey to the top has been extremely unique. The Irish fighter went from collecting welfare cheques to being one of the richest athletes in the world. Hence, fans would definitely love to know more about his journey to the top, the trials, the tribulations, and the rewards that have come along the way. 

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Conor McGregor is one such fighter that has transcended the sport. He is well known outside the MMA community, and his appearance on the podcast will definitely garner the attention of a different audience. However, given that McGregor stays in a different part of the world and only goes to the US for his fights, an appearance on the podcast might be difficult. 

Do you think we will ever see Conor McGregor on the Joe Rogan Experience? Let us know in the comments below!

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