Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought for a tasteless draw at UFC 282 in the Light Heavyweight Division. Fans have heavily criticized the draw. UFC President Dana White also said that he didn’t like the draw much in the post-fight media interaction. The fight, however, is still being talked about. Some controversial statements were made after the fight in the Octagon. Former UFC fighter and Podcaster Chael Sonnen has called out UFC commentator Joe Rogan for some “inappropriate comments“. Joe Rogan had made some comments talking to Magomed Ankalaev after the fight, drawing a response from Jan Blachowicz.

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Chael Sonnen looked disappointed and annoyed at the comments Joe Rogan had made. Talking on his YouTube channel which has over 1 Million subscribers, ‘The American Gangster’ had a lot to say about Rogan‘s statements.

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He also didn’t look too happy with Jan Blachowicz‘s response to Rogan‘s comment, either. Sonnen expressed himself over the statement and the situation in his video on YouTube.

Joe Rogan Playing the judge annoyed Sonnen

Explaining the interaction, Sonnen said, “they’re interviewing Ankalaev and Joe Rogan goes over and says to Ankalaev, DC and I thought you won the fight,” Sonnen was referring to Joe Rogan‘s after-fight interaction with Magomed Ankalaev. He added, “Blachowicz comes over and says yes he won, give him the belt, and now I’m real now I’m pissed at Blachowicz I’m red hot at Blachowicz that he would make such a concession as a way of looking like a nice guy so I came and I spoke to you guys.”

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He went on to say “it was inappropriate as hell they were smashing it in the face of Blachowicz

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Blachowicz’s response to Rogan came in anger?

While Sonnen blasted both Joe Rogan and Jan Blachowicz for different reasons. He also accepted that there is a possibility that Jan Blachowicz‘s response may have been an angry one. He accepted he had only heard it and not seen it. Blachowicz Vs Anklaev has been controversial for multiple reasons.

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Fans had suggested that Blachowicz’s response to Rogan was a rather sarcastic and annoyed response. Fans will have to wait to know exactly what transpired during the interaction. It is, however, very clear that Sonnen doesn’t like commentary teams influencing viewers. What’s your take on Joe Rogan’s comments?

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Akshay Pallav is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He is passionate about MMA and is dedicated to producing high-quality content that is both informative and engaging for readers. Akshay has extensive experience covering the sport, including interviewing top stars like Marlon Moraes and Sage Northcutt. Akshay’s love for combat sports dates back to 2002 when he was watching televised proceedings of a global event. As a writer, Akshay has a unique ability to recreate the intensity of fights with his words. He believes in understanding the fighter's mindset before, during, and after the fight, and his deep understanding of the sport shines through in his writing. In addition to his work as a writer, Akshay is also a talented athlete. He has played multiple sports for his university, including basketball, volleyball, and track & field. As a passionate soccer fan and Manchester United supporter, he understands the importance of being a dedicated fan while also maintaining a professional and unbiased approach to his writing.

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