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UFC commentator Joe Rogan has been with the UFC for over two decades. The veteran commentator has witnessed plenty of fights throughout his career. In these bouts, multiple times, he has seen fighters getting injured. And on some occasions, the millionaire UFC analyst has predicted it beforehand. However, there are multiple occasions when he thought a strike hurt a fighter when it didn’t.

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Rogan was in the booth at UFC 277; The veteran voice of the promotion, on the broadcast, pointed out that Anthony Smith’s leg was broken. After the event, UFC middleweight standout Derek Brunson posted a tweet considering this in mind.

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Brunson wrote, “The only doctor I’m taking advice from. If Dr. Rogan says the leg is broke. The leg is broke.”

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Veteran UFC athlete, Jake Shields, replied to Brunson and wrote, “I just sent him a picture of my knee to see if it will need surgery or just ivermectin.”

Some other fans also chimed in and carried on with the notion and had similar comments.

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The Spotify podcast host was previously labeled ‘Dr. Joe Rogan’ by UFC President Dana White when Rogan gave him medical advice in 2021.

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What did Joe Rogan convey about Anthony Smith’s leg break?

The iconic UFC analyst returned to the commentators’ booth for the second time in July. Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik guided the audience through Octagon action.

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In the Anthony Smith vs. Magomed Ankalaev bout, the main card opener, ‘The Lion Heart‘ returned to his corner after the tough first round and said something. Rogan relayed what Smith said; The millionaire podcast host believed Smith hurt his ankle.

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Later, when Smith wasn’t able to get up and lost the bout in the second round, Rogan offered that Smith he broke his leg. However, it’s not clear whether or not it’s true.

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What do you make of UFC athletes offering Joe Rogan as ‘Dr.’? Share your views in the comments section below.

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Deepak Kumar

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Deepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight business brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds. Now, a hardcore fan of names like Petr Yan, Charles Oliveira, and Tony Ferguson, he just can't even miss a single fight. This has helped him develop a passionate understanding of the sport that he hopes to translate into his work. When not working, he likes to hang out with his squad.

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