Joe Rogan has been calling fights for decades, but even the best slip up under the bright lights. At UFC 313, the longtime commentator made an awkward mistake that had fans raising their eyebrows, and their phones. As Iasmin Lucindo made her way to the Octagon, Rogan, the ever-passionate voice of the UFC, hyped up the matchup. He praised Amanda Lemos’ striking, then turned his attention to Lucindo. That’s when it happened.

Rogan exclaimed, “Amanda Lemos is very dangerous, very dangerous, but this young man has tremendous potential.”

Within seconds, X was flooded with reactions. One fan, unable to believe what they had just heard, wrote, “Did Rogan just say young man?” Another kept it simple, “Rogan just called Lucindo a ‘young man.'” The mistake spread like wildfire, with fans questioning how Rogan, a seasoned commentator, could make such an error.

To be fair, Joe Rogan’s commentary has always been fast-paced and high-energy. He calls fights with the enthusiasm of a fan who never lost his love for the sport. But when that passion leads to slip-ups, the internet is always ready to remind him.

The UFC color commentator hasn’t addressed the blunder yet, but knowing Joe Rogan, he’ll likely brush it off with a laugh on his podcast. After all, this isn’t the first time he’s been caught in the crossfire of fan criticism!

Joe Rogan’s rocky history with commentary blunders rears its head yet again at UFC 313

This isn’t the first time Joe Rogan’s words have sparked debate. UFC 306 saw fans turning on him for his over-the-top excitement during the Ode Osbourne vs. Ronaldo Rodriguez fight. When Osbourne locked in a guillotine choke, Rogan’s signature enthusiasm took over.

But as Rodriguez escaped, fans didn’t share his excitement. “Joe Rogan, stfu about the leg triangle,” one fan posted on X, venting their frustration. Another went further, calling for an overhaul in the commentary booth, “UFC needs to get rid of [Joe Rogan] and [Daniel Cormier].”

Then there was UFC 272, a night Joe Rogan would likely rather forget. On the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) MMA Show no. 162 with welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, the UFC color commentator recalled his struggle to pronounce Umar Nurmagomedov’s name.

He sheepishly confessed, “Yo, I butchered his name one time so bad. It couldn’t get out of my mouth. I don’t know what it is, sometimes my mouth does not work right… Like what did I say? I felt so bad because I really love the guy.”

These moments might seem minor, but for a broadcaster of Rogan’s stature, they add up. Some fans argue that his enthusiasm keeps fights entertaining, while others feel his slip-ups are becoming too frequent. And in an era where every moment is clipped, shared, and scrutinized, even a small slip-up can feel like a knockout punch. Will he recover from this latest jab? Let us know what you think in the comments below!