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Joe Rogan Offers to Play a Huge Role in the Much Anticipated Elon Musk vs. Putin Bout: “It Would Be So F**king Epic”

Published 03/23/2022, 2:15 PM EDT

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Famous UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan has picked a side amidst the fight challenge given by entrepreneur mogul Elon Musk to the Russian president Vladimir Putin.

While the world is witnessing a critical situation between Ukraine and Russia, SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk shared a Twitter post challenging Russian President Vladimir Putin for single combat with Ukraine at stakes.

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In context to this, the UFC commentator and former kickboxer, Joe Rogan, decided to not only back Musk but also train him for the fight. Musk and Rogan share a good relationship. The Tesla CEO was also a guest on Rogan’s famous podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, in 2018.

Hence, while speaking about Musk’s challenge in the recent episode of his podcast with Australian comedian Monty Franklin, Rogan said, Elon Musk wants, he wants to fight Putin. Have you seen that?”

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“I offered my services. I texted him, I said dude I will arrange all of your training. If you really do fight Putin, I will arrange all your training. It would be so f**king epic.” Rogan concluded. 

Joe Rogan warns UFC star Conor McGregor after he called out Kamaru Usman

Joe Rogan is never shy about sharing his opinions on a particular topic. Just like his honest opinion on Musk vs. Putin, Rogan also chimed in his thoughts on UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s recent call out.

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‘The Notorious’ is currently out of action due to a gruesome injury suffered in his last lightweight bout in July 2021. However, the Irishman has fully recovered and is eyeing to return this year.

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However, he doesn’t want to compete in the lightweight division and has hinted at a fight against the welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Although McGregor is one of the best fighters in UFC, he has only won one fight since 2018.

Hence, his demand of fighting the welterweight champion didn’t sit well with many, including UFC commentator Rogan. In one episode of his podcast, Rogan said, “You know, he’s talking about fighting Kamaru Usman. Like, phew, be careful what you ask for.”

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Rogan added, “Usman is a big man, and he is top of the food chain right now. That’s the best pound-for-pound fighter alive is Kamaru Usman, and he’s a natural 170.”

What are your thoughts on Rogan backing Musk? What do you think about his warning to McGregor? Let us know in the comments below.

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Afnan Chougle

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Afnan Chougle is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Besides writing, this Media graduate is an integral part of the digital web stories team for combat sports. Before joining EssentiallySports, Afnan gained valuable experience as an intern at Jiostudios Production House.
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Paras Pande