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Joe Rogan has been all over the news lately. The multi-talented UFC commentator and podcast host is surrounded by a great deal of controversy recently.

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Rogan made some comments regarding Covid-19 and there was footage released of him using racial slurs, which have caused him a great deal of trouble. Spotify wiped off over 70 episodes of Joe Rogan’s podcast show after many artists pulled their music off from the app. 

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Joe Rogan was absent at the commentary booth at UFC 271 this weekend. The reason given for his absence was that the event clashed with something else on his schedule. However, many believe he was absent because of the recent controversies he’s been involved in. 

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It would delight Rogan fans to know that the man will be back in the commentary booth for the next UFC event. UFC Fight Night 201 will take place on the 19th of February, 2022. 

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The lightweight fighter Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev were previously going to headline the event. However, their fight has been shifted to the co-main event at UFC 272.

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Joe Rogan gifts his guest an epic watch

In his podcast show, The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe gave an extravagant gift to one of his guests. Lex Fridman, the AI researcher and computer scientist, appeared on an episode of his podcast, and Rogan gifted him something special. Fridman is also a podcast host, just like Rogan is.

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Joe gave him the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co-Axial Master Chronometer, as a gift. The watch is worth over $1200 in retail value.

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What do you think of this extravagant gift that Rogan gave Lex Fridman? Moreover, what do you think of Rogan’s return to the commentary booth at UFC Fight Night 201? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pranit Punjabi is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. A third-year psychology major, this Justin Gaethje fan merged his interest in psychology with his deep passion for MMA and was intrigued by this new angle to help him get closer to the action. Pranit aims to look through the violence and chaos, into what makes MMA truly beautiful, the deep and rich psychological aspect of the game. He hopes to capture the mental spirit of the fighters - their discipline, eccentricities, background, and grit. Apart from MMA, Pranit enjoys soccer and is an ardent supporter of Chelsea FC. Aside from his professional pursuits, he enjoys gaming and writing music.

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