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Joe Rogan is famous for being a UFC commentator and a podcast host. However, his fans know that the comedian is also a trained martial artist and a Jiu-Jitsu ace.

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The podcaster is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Moreover, videos of him kicking bags with lightning speed have gone viral in the past as well. All of this evidence has made it clear to the fans that the commentator can easily compete against anyone.

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Furthermore, videos of him choking people unconscious cement the fact that the 53-year-old would be a tough opponent. However, that might not be true.

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Joe Rogan once lost a street fight

Rogan revealed on his podcast that he avoids getting into street fights and that the last time he was involved in one, he was just 14 years old. Moreover, he also stated that he eventually lost that fight.

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The podcaster was in conversation with Hollywood film producer Jon Peters when he made the revelation. The producer asked Rogan if he had ever been in a street fight. He further clarified, saying, “Like a street fight, fight,”.

“I avoided street fights.”

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To this Rogan replied that he avoids getting into street fights. He further said, “The last three fights that I had is probably when I was like 14. The last one that I got in, I lost. … He got me in a headlock.”

In fact, Rogan didn’t even know they were about to get into a fight.

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Rogan described the entire incident and told the guest that the guy grabbed him [Rogan] by the neck and threw him down on the bathroom floor. Moreover, he [the guy] got on top of him and was about to throw a punch.

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However, he didn’t hit him and went away laughing. Rogan also revealed that the incident was one of the most humiliating ones in his life.

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That incident altered his life for good

The comedian got into training in different martial art disciplines after this incident. After years of consistent training, he consequently attained black belts in Jiu-Jitsu and Taekwondo.

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Decades later, in today’s time, Rogan is one of the most respected entities in the world of mixed martial arts.

What do you think about his childhood incident?

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Afshan Khan is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. After completing his graduation in Mass Communication, Afshan pursued his passion for sports, especially MMA, and transcended it into his profession. He has been following the sport for the past 6 years, and with his nuanced knowledge and his content, wants to attract more fans to the various mixed martial arts promotions around the globe. Apart from MMA, he also follows tennis, cricket, and soccer. When away from work, Afshan is an ardent cinephile, watching a host of different films, and a music lover too.

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