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Veteran UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, used to be a professional MMA fighter back in his day. The 55-year-old still tells stories of his time training jiu-jitsu and fighting in competitions.

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The podcast host once was answering the crowd at a UFC conference when a Swedish fan declared his wish to fight the ex-MMA fighter. The two had a verbal tussle and, strangely, the fan came out on top.

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Joe Rogan wanted to fight a fan onstage

Joe Rogan is the amusing host of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. The 55-year-old is also known for hosting the TV show “Fear Factor”. But at the same time, Rogan is also a veteran UFC color commentator. The Ex-MMA fighter offers his insight into the fighters and events around the UFC in his podcasts. Rogan also has inspired many fans across the world to take up MMA.

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At the press conference for UFC #122, Rogan was questioned about his fighting skills. The jiu-jitsu black belt had no intentions of backing down either.

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A Swedish fan in the crowd wanted a bout with the commentator, “Can I wrestle Joe Rogan and if I win you come to Sweden” and urged for a prize if he came out on top.

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The Fear Factor host backed himself up in this challenge. He was ready to fight him right there and said, “Sure, get up here b*tch…”

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The crowd and the fan were amused by the answer. Everyone was cheering for the MMA analyst.

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The fan’s comeback blew the “Fear Factor” host away

The confident ex-MMA fighter was willing to take the bet and asked, “What happens when i win…?

Even UFC president Dana White was present onstage following this exchange. The UFC boss was also curious to know the fan’s answer.

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Then, the quick-witted podcast host added, “What happens if you tap? That’s all I wanna know…”

The Swedish fan hit back with “I blackout before I tap out b***h”

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The crowd went wild with the reporter’s strong comeback. UFC President Dana White and Joe Rogan onstage were awestruck.

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The reporter impressed the podcast host with his snappy retort. The UFC commentator said “I’mma let him win that one I like his moxie”

He gave the win to the confident fan. The podcast host surely didn’t enjoy being on the receiving end of that one or did he…!

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Vullingundam Ruthwik is a combat sports writer at EssentiallySports who brings a fact-based and eagle-eyed approach to his coverage of UFC and WWE events. He is a graduate of Journalism from a premier university. Ruthwik's passion for sports writing shines through in his coverage of live UFC events, including 283 and 281. With his insightful analysis and dedication to providing accurate reporting, he has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of combat sports. After a stint as a UFC writer, he switched divisions to WWE. His coverage of the crossover phenomenon Brock Lesnar was particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to provide unique perspectives on some of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Even in his free time, Ruthwik remains immersed in the world of sports and content creation, always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with fans

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