UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has always been passionate about mixed martial arts. Rogan holds a black belt in jiu-jitsu and taekwondo. His existence in the UFC along with Dana White and Bruce Buffer has turned the fate of UFC. the trio is often regarded as some of the most familiar faces of the promotion. Rogan, in his pursuit to bring Kickboxing to the USA, has always been vocal about it but his vision has yet to surface in the real world.

In a recent YouTube exposition, Chael Sonnen expressed his opinions regarding Joe Rogan’s endeavors to inaugurate the realm of kickboxing within the United States. Throughout his discourse, he believed that Rogan harbors the foresight that is required to make this a reality.

Chael Sonnen expresses his opinion on Joe Rogan’s effort to bring Kickboxing to the USA

The 46-year-old former UFC fighter in a recent escapade indulged in a discussion about Joe Rogan in his recent YouTube video. While having the conversation, he delved deeper into Rogan’s effort and his vision of making kickboxing famous in the land of the free. Sonnen added that Rogan is trying his level best to bring kickboxing here and has already pitched the idea to Dana White. The three-time UFC title challenger added, “Joe was making a push, and I don’t know how hard he’s gonna push. This might be a one-week thing, but this is the week, and he is making a push for somebody to get behind kickboxing. Joe believes that kickboxing could be the next big thing, and it’s an interesting concept because Joe took this idea to Dana.”

He further added, “He went to Dana, and Dana said, ‘I’m not interested. I’m not interested. I don’t think that kickboxing is going to catch on, particularly with North America, the way that it has in other parts of the world.’ And that was where that conversation ended.”

Read more: Joe Rogan Claims This Is the “Best Place to See Fights” Despite Being There Only Once, and It’s Not the T-Mobile Arena or the MSG

Down in the conversation, Sonnen emphasized that Rogan doesn’t need anybody to start the promotion himself since he already possesses money, power, and distribution channels. He stated that Rogan even volunteered to be the commentator of the event. He added “Joe tried to pitch in. He tried to volunteer. He said, ‘Well, if you do it, if somebody does it, I’ll commentate it.’ That’s wildly helpful. If you could get Joe Rogan to commentate your event, you are going to have success for whatever that event is.”

Joe Rogan: A Martial Arts Journey

Joe Rogan’s backstory boasts an intricate connection with the realm of combat that transcends his present professional trajectory. Having dabbled in the realm of kickboxing, he boasts a commendable record of 2-1 during his tenure as an amateur kickboxer. Remarkably, despite a promising start in his Kickboxing journey, Rogan opted for retirement from the sport’s rigors at a mere 21 years of age. This pivotal choice was profoundly shaped by long-lasting injuries that loomed over him.

In addition to his endeavor in kickboxing, Rogan has demonstrated considerable proficiency in various martial arts domains. He proudly holds black belts in both traditional Gi and unconventional No Gi Jiu-Jitsu, awarded by the respected 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Furthermore, he has secured the coveted title of full-contact Taekwondo state champion on four separate occasions. Rogan’s diverse martial arts background enhances his insightful UFC commentary, showcases his expertise, and supplements keen observations during matches.

Watch this story: Who Is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Wife