Joe Rogan’s Michael Jordan, Kanye West & Jon Jones Remarks Show How Extreme Winners Operate on a Different Frequency

Published 10/28/2022, 3:37 PM EDT

Joe Rogan has seen many great reigns during his time in the broadcast booth for the UFC. However, none could match the stats of the greatest light heavyweight champion in UFC history – Jon Jones. While Rogan has appreciated ‘Bones’ during his commentary, it was his podcast where he broke down what makes Jon Jones great.

The Spotify podcast host also shared similar views for NBA legend Michael Jordan and one of the most successful rappers, Kanye West in the past.

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UFC commentator hosts the world’s biggest podcast platform on audio-streaming giant Spotify. The fans have loved the show for over a decade & the outspoken Newark-born holds nothing back while expressing himself.

Greatness and excellence are a few attributes the martial arts enthusiast loves regardless of the field. He has talked about many greats and the reason behind their greatness.

Rogan’s description of Jon Jones, Michael Jordan & Kanye West had one common thing; According to the former Fear Factor host, they all operate on a different frequency.

Joe Rogan believes Jon Jones’ wildness helped him become GOAT

There are many fighters who have held long win streaks and have defended their UFC championship multiple times. However, there is no UFC champion who comes close to ‘Bones’ in beating former UFC champions with ease, one after the other. Likewise, he holds an unblemished record inside the Octagon (sole loss via 12-6 elbow). Rogan has been there all along.

Since Jones is expected to move to the heavyweight division later this year or eventually, the JRE host talked about the light heavyweight legend during his conversation with a respected MMA content (documentaries) creator, Will Harris.

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Rogan revealed he once called Jones and told him: “You are a wild motherf***er. I go, ‘That’s the type of guy that becomes the greatest of all time. You don’t get to be the greatest of all time, just being a normal person… That’s just who you are.'”

UFC commentator had similar thoughts about Michael Jordan and Kanye West

Rogan had alike comments about NBA icon Michael Jordan, who is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. Likewise, the stand-up comedian had the same sentiments for American rapper Kanye West. ‘Ye’ made his name in the music industry and made billions of dollars.

The former Fear Factor host told Ye that he operates on a ‘150 Watt charger’ as an energy source if the rest of the world operates at ’20 Watt charger.’

And to describe Jordan’s mentality Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode #1265 said, “When it comes to competitive sports, something about the best athletes, they all have a f***ing self-loathing.”

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Further describing Jordan’s mindset, Rogan offered the ‘psychopath’ NBA legend knew about his greatness, but constantly wanted to show it to the world.

Thus, Rogan highlighted one thing that all these greats have in common: all of them had a unique attitude towards their work compared to a normal individual.

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What do you make of Joe Rogan’s words about these successful stars from different walks of life? Share your views in the comments below.

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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.

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Vineet Nandwana

Joe Rogan’s Michael Jordan, Kanye West & Jon Jones Remarks Show How Extreme Winners Operate on a Different Frequency

Joe Rogan believes Jon Jones’ wildness helped him become GOAT

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UFC commentator had similar thoughts about Michael Jordan and Kanye West