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Joe Rogan is the most popular name in podcasting. The UFC color commentator has also grown increasingly controversial over the years, particularly since his high-profile and highly lucrative deal with Spotify. His willingness to host different politicians from across the aisle, as well as his hot takes about COVID-19, have only made him more divisive.
Still, the MMA community as a whole largely loves Joe Rogan, who has been a signature part of the UFC broadcast for an awful long time. Unfortunately, that opinion clashes with that of the average woman, according to a recent poll by Change (h/t NYPost). Per the poll, 55% of women deem that listening to Joe Rogan — one would assume meaning his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience — is a red flag, meaning it would be a turnoff in a potential partner.
The poll asked just over one registered voters, men and women both, ages 18-34 about various beliefs, hobbies, and interest that could stand out as red or green flags. Rogan listenership didn’t take the top spot, but it’s not far off!
Check out the full results below:
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Change Research
I’m curious where “Being an MMA fan” would have landed?
Insomnia
The current rumor is that Bellator is simply going to fade away rather than get purchased by PFL …
MMA DETECTIVE MIKE DAVIS REPORT on PFL and Bellator. Those close to the situation believe that Bellator will now “go away.” Talks are no longer taking place between the PFL and Bellator.
— The Todd Atkins Show (@ToddAtkinsMMA) September 15, 2023
UFC does some of the most hilariously lazy stuff imaginable. Why is photoshopping arms the established precedent?
Whose arm is that?? pic.twitter.com/PoPwUUNX3B
— Not Dustin Poirier (JDM FIGHT WEEK) (@SabatelloStan) September 15, 2023
Tecia Torres sets the record straight about her rumored release.
For those asking and who saw a post today…. I most definitely wasn’t released from the UFC… I just had my baby and have been inactive … therefore my ranking has gone down because of the inactivity … but I am still ranked top 10… and plan for a 2024 return #fakenews
— Tecia Pennington (@TeciaTorres) September 15, 2023
Alex Pereira crossed over into MMA and immediately became one of the most interesting men in the sport. That Lambo is well-deserved!
Look at that smile revving the engine pic.twitter.com/qEP6pat2UH
— (@sinoUFC) September 15, 2023
Just two fights into his UFC career, Diego Lopes is already in must-watch fighter territory.
Per sources: Pat Sabatini vs Diego Lopes in the works for #UFC295 Nov 11 at MSG. Lopes has just announced his renewal with the promotion.
Vía @ESPNDeportes pic.twitter.com/fcUNmm2rSI
— Carlos Contreras Legaspi (@CCLegaspi) September 15, 2023
Elizeu Zaleski took a moment to talk some trash to former foe Sean Strickland. Why not, I guess?
I don’t think these blocks could hold the weight of a small child.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Two clean connections send this man through the ropes and into the arms of ringside bystanders.
Kickboxing is brutal… pic.twitter.com/FeBZCU248E
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) September 15, 2023
Kaneko rocketed off the canvas into this jump knee.
Akihiro Kaneko. pic.twitter.com/6CYhnmtySf
— nojillnolife (@nojillnolife) September 15, 2023
Anyone got a guess on the weight difference here? Seems considerable.
Random Land
A nonchalant skateboard trick I’ve never seen before.
Midnight Music: Hip-hop, 2004
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.