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UFC 298: Joe Rogan Gets Tagged the Inventor of ‘Mixed Martial Arts Commentary’ Before Return on Volkanovski vs. Topuria Panel – “Top to Bottom Is Phenomenal”

Published 02/13/2024, 8:22 AM EST

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Joe Rogan is a jack of many trades and master of many of them. Amongst other things, he is a Podcast host of ‘JRE, a stand-up comedian, and a UFC commentator. He is not just any other commentator for the organization, he is also a pioneer in many ways. His association with the organization dates back to 1997 when he was at UFC 12 and since then he has played an integral role in the organization.

In a recent turn of events, his colleague praised him and pointed out his contribution to the sport ahead of him rejoining the commentary panel for the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria fight. Who is it and what did he have to say?

Former UFC champion is all praise for Joe Rogan

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Former Middleweight champion, Michael Bisping weighs in on Rogan and his ability to call fights from the commentator booth. It bears mention that Bisping is a commentator himself and will be joining Joe Rogan at UFC 298 as a co-commentator. However, before he does that, he reveals being excited about the card and also working with Rogan again.

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He said, “I’m looking forward to it, John. I really am, you know. I posted the other day working with the goats, and I mean that. When it comes to play-by-play, you’re the man, Joe. Joe Rogan, of course, kind of invented the role of mixed martial arts commentary. So it’s always a pleasure, man, and that fight card, top to bottom, is phenomenal.”

There is no question that Bisping is a fan of Rogan and his ability on the mic, as he did not shy away from such praise. This leads to the question: What is it that Rogan has that others don’t, making him so likable on the mic?

The “It” factor of Rogan

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Rogan has years of experience being in front of the camera in multiple capacities, including talking. But what about his soft skills that attract attention? According to the man himself, his talent stems from his passion for what he is doing, and he genuinely finds it captivating. Consequently, he gives his best performance, and fans at large love to see it.

In an interview, he said, “You know, I am engaged if I have someone on, that’s promoting a movie. I’m interested in the movie. I want to know what they are doing if it’s a documentary.” He adds that this is his USP. He further added, “I think that one of the secrets to my success is that I only have people that I am interested in talking to.” 

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The revealed insights are indeed thought-provoking and captivating. While his perspective is disclosed, we invite you to ponder: What qualities contribute to making Rogan such a captivating personality? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi

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Harddit Bedi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With over 2 years of writing experience, Harddit started his ES journey covering boxing and then moved to MMA. For that same reason, he is a top choice for cross-sports coverage.
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Gokul Pillai