For over two decades, Joe Rogan has been the voice in the Octagon—the man fighters turned to, just moments after war. With a single question and a patient pause, he helped produce some of the UFC’s most iconic soundbites. Nate Diaz’s defiant “I’m not surprised, motherf—,” Derrick Lewis’s hilarious “My b— was hot,” and Israel Adesanya’s impassioned post-knockout speech after settling the score with Alex Pereira, Rogan didn’t just capture these moments; he nurtured them.

Rogan was never just interviewing. He was amplifying emotion. He knew when to hold the mic and when to hold the silence. But times have changed. Michael Bisping, a former champion, has stepped into Rogan’s shoes. Well, kind of…

Bisping is not traveling with the same regularity. He’s part of what he calls the “B-team,” swapping duties with Dominick Cruz and Paul Felder when Rogan or Daniel Cormier can’t make it. And while the commentary might be solid, fans are starting to notice something else—something that’s breaking the rhythm of those post-fight moments.

He’s walking away. Too soon. According to a recent post on X by Ben Davis, “Michael Bisping is allergic to giving them an extra moment.”  At UFC on ESPN 67 in Des Moines, it happened more than once. Multiple fighters reached out in hopes of a few more seconds. Probably wishing for a “Dana, 50 Gs!” moment. But Bisping? He was gone as soon as he got the chance!

So, what’s going on here? The MMA world rarely stays quiet, and when it comes to post-fight traditions being cut short, fans came out swinging. Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say!

Michael Bisping comes under fire as fans miss Joe Rogan on the mic at UFC Des Moines

One fan came up with a light-hearted take that still hits the nail on the head, saying: “Bisping gotta get out of there lmao.” The speed at which Michael Bisping wraps up interviews has become almost comical. Blink, and the mic is gone!

Others tried to give ‘The Count’ the benefit of the doubt: “Lol I assume it’s whoever is in his ear, or he’s just not a fan of extra moments.” Maybe there’s a production reason? Still, they admit—whether it’s orders or personal style—it’s killing the flow.

But others pointed out that at UFC on ESPN 67, Mason Jones got his moment after going through a 3-round war with “the hardest hitting 145-er” Jeremy Stephens. One fan highlighted, “Mason Jones got it. Must have to have a war.” Are only bloodbaths allowed a mic drop? What do you think?

A sarcastic jab was also launched by one fan, referencing Bisping’s well-known eye injury, saying: “They’re in his blind spot haha”. But in truth, it reflects the awkwardness that now haunts these moments. Fighters are left staring at a ghost, their words swallowed by the silence. And that’s really the takeaway for yet another fan. Awkward. They said: “It’s always so awkward to watch when this happens.” These post-fight cutoffs are starting to feel like missed connections—moments that could’ve been epic highlight reel call-outs—left dangling in the air.

In the end, it’s not about who holds the mic—it’s about what the moment means. For fighters, that brief window after the final horn isn’t just media duty; it’s a rare chance to speak their truth. Joe Rogan understood that. He gave them space. He gave them a stage. But with Michael Bisping at the helm, fans feel that stage is being swept away before the spotlight can even warm up.

So here’s the question: Is it time for the UFC production team to rethink how it handles the mic in Rogan’s absence? Let us know in the comments below!