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Longtime commentator Joe Rogan hates one of UFC 300’s most exciting fights

Joe Rogan on UFC 300 fightWhile the main event remains a mystery, UFC 300 is shaping up to be the biggest event in the…

Joe Rogan on UFC 300 fight

While the main event remains a mystery, UFC 300 is shaping up to be the biggest event in the promotion’s 30+ year history.

UFC CEO Dana White has been drip-feeding fans over the last several weeks, revealing one fight at a time for the company’s next landmark event on April 13. Of the 10 bouts announced, the one that seems to have fans the most excited — main event withstanding — is the BMF title clash between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. However, not everyone is in love with the matchmaking.

During a recent episode of his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the longtime UFC commentator was admittedly blown away by the announcement but fears that Holloway, a former featherweight world champion, may be too small to compete with the 155’ers.

“You know what I hate [about the fight],” Rogan said. Max is a great 45-pounder, Dustin Poirier beat him up at 55lbs. I think those guys are a little bit too big for him.”

Holloway made a very brief move to lightweight in 2019 for a fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 236. ‘Blessed’ lost a lopsided unanimous decision before promptly returning to 145.

joe Rogan Believes Max Holloway Should Be Next in line for featherweight title fight

Joe Rogan also believes that Holloway is the next man in line for a featherweight title opportunity, but a loss to Gaethje at UFC 300 could potentially hurt his momentum.

“Also, Max is right there in the hunt for the title,” Rogan added. “[When] Volkanovski gets done with Topuria, Max is a likely next fight. It’s 100 percent there.”

Holloway has already stepped inside the Octagon with Alexander Volkanovski on three separate occasions, losing via decision each time. If Ilia Topuria manages to score an upset against ‘The Great’ at UFC 298 in February, there’s a good chance ‘Blessed’ will be the first to challenge the new champ. If Volkanovski retains, it’s hard to imagine the promotion booking a fourth fight between the two, or fans willingly paying for it.

Dustin Poirier issued warning ahead of Benoit Saint-Denis fight at UFC 299: ‘He’s such a scary guy’

Dustin Poirier warned ahead of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 that guy is so scaryFormer interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has been urged to keep his p’s and q’s in check at UFC…

Dustin Poirier warned ahead of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 that guy is so scary

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier has been urged to keep his p’s and q’s in check at UFC 299 in March, with color-commentator, Joe Rogan pointing to the recent finishing streak of surging contender and incoming foe, Benoit Saint-Denis.

Poirier, the current number three ranked lightweight challenger, has been sidelined since he featured in the main event of UFC 291 back in July of last year.

Suffering a stunning second round loss, Poirier was stopped with a devastating high-kick KO loss to fellow former interim titleholder, Justin Gaethje in the pair’s title rematch. 

As for Saint-Denis, the Frenchman turned in his fifth consecutive victory and stoppage win at UFC 295 back in November at Madison Square Garden, landing a first round high-kick KO win of his own against Matt Frevola – earning the number eleven rank at the lightweight limit to boot.

Dustin Poirier warned ahead of UFC 299 return

And opening as a significant betting underdog to beat Saint-Denis at UFC 299 in March, Poirier has been warned of the incoming threat of the former by veteran UFC caller, Rogan.

“This is such a big fight,” Joe Rogan said on The Joe Rogan Experience. “Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis. That’s the big fight. That Saint-Denis guy is a f*cking killer. He’s such a killer, that guy’s such a scary guy.”

“I’m telling you, that Saint-Denis is next level,” Rogan explained. “He’s got furnaces going in his eyes. You look into that guy’s eyes, there’s hell going on behind those eyes. He’s built for it. So, him versus Dustin, is very exciting. And Dustin better be ready to go. You better be ready to go with that guy, because he’s going to try and make a name off of him.” 

Who wins at UFC 299 in March: Dustin Poirier or Benoit Saint-Denis?

UFC commentator Joe Rogan left dumbfounded as Bo Nickal is dubbed the ‘Tim Tebow of the UFC’

Bo Nickal and Tim TebowTim Tebow is a two-time BCS National Champion and the first underclassman in Florida Gators history to win the…

Bo Nickal and Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow is a two-time BCS National Champion and the first underclassman in Florida Gators history to win the Heisman Trophy. Unfortunately, that’s where much of Tebow’s success ended.

Drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos, Tebow’s NFL career started pretty hot with the college football phenom leading the Broncos to a 7–1 run in his first eight starts. He also led the franchise to its first division title and playoff victory in six years. However, Tebow quickly grew a reputation for struggling throughout a game only to lead his team to a dramatic come-from-behind victory.

Despite finding early success, Tebow was ultimately traded to the New York Jets, followed by the Patriots, Eagles, and Jaguars. Once cut during the preseason in Jacksonville, Tebow’s NFL career was effectively over.

As a result, being dubbed “the next Tim Tebow” in any sport comes with a negative connotation.

Brendan Schaub Compares Bo Nickal to Tim Tebow

During longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan’s UFC 297 fight companion on Saturday night, JRE regular Brendan Schaub made a confusing statement comparing Tim Tebow to highly-touted MMA prospect Bo Nickal that left Rogan at a complete loss for words.

“I think the UFC knows he’s gonna be champ,” Schaub, told a flabbergasted Rogan. “Let it clear up then we’re gonna release the hounds. He has it all. Check, check, check, check … checks all the boxes. He’s the Tim Tebow of f*cking UFC.”

Joe Rogan’s face at the end of the above clip says it all.

Schaub has previously claimed to be Tebow’s “very good friend,” insisting they “text and call each other all the time.” Clearly, the former UFC heavyweight isn’t familiar with his friend’s brief and unremarkable football career.

Thus far, Nickal is 5-0 in his mixed martial arts career, all of them coming by way of first-round finishes. He’s scheduled to make his third Octagon appearance at the promotion’s next big landmark event, UFC 300, on April 13. The three-time NCAA Division I National Champion will face his toughest test yet in Cody Brundage.

Video – Joe Rogan Passes Out Smelling Salts as His UFC 297 Fight Companion Morphs Into Full-On Rave Party

Joe RoganJoe Rogan’s UFC 297 fight companion turned into a full-on rave as the longtime UFC commentator broke out the…

Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan’s UFC 297 fight companion turned into a full-on rave as the longtime UFC commentator broke out the smelling salts during Saturday’s middleweight title main event.

With the promotion’s first pay-per-view of 2024 emanating from the mysterious land of Toronto, Canada, Rogan opted to live-stream a fight companion alongside a slew of Joe Rogan Experience regulars, including former heavyweight standout Brendan Schaub, comedian Joey Diaz, and BJJ icon Eddie Bravo.

Following the opening round of the 185-pound title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, Rogan handed his guests some smelling salts to have a little fun between rounds.

The popular podcaster decided to turn things up to 11 with some EDM, prompting everyone to break out in dance.

Fight fans who tuned in to the fight companion appeared to have just as much fun watching the events unfold as Rogan and his crew of JRE OG’s had.

“Was the BEST Fight Companion EVER!!!”

“When the vibes are immaculate”

“Yall trying to kill Uncle Joey!”

“Well… looks like you guys had a good time”

“Yall had me turning up too”

“Absolutely 1 of my fav clips I’ve seen on the internet”

“I thought we might witness Joey have a heart attack live with those smelling salts, you guys made me nervous!”

“This was one of the best 4 hours of my life”

“Is that sh*t that good ??? I know it wakes u up but damn thats looking like a mix of molly and cocaine hahah”

Joe Rogan Shocked by Dricus Du Plessis’ UFC 297 Victory

Following Bruce Buffer’s announcement revealing Du Plessis as the new middleweight world champion, Rogan was seemingly shocked by the split decision in favor of the South African.

“Wow. Interesting. Very interesting. I wonder how the people online feel about that,” Rogan said. “Because, you know, we’re not scoring it while we’re watching it. We’re watching it, we’re just having fun.

“Were we wrong? It was good. Listen, fourth round he [Du Plessis] did awesome… I definitely think he won the fourth but do you think he won the fifth? I don’t know, man, the fifth seems like Sean was landing more shots… Interesting. Tough fight, though.”

Fans online, and even Dana White echoed similar sentiments, with the UFC CEO saying in no uncertain terms that he thought Sean Strickland did enough to retain his title in The Great White North during the post-fight press conference.

Ex-UFC Standout Brendan Schaub Delivers Bizarre Reaction to Dricus Du Plessis’s Win Over Sean Strickland

Brendan Schaub and Joe RoganJoe Rogan was stunned by Saturday night’s UFC 297 headliner that saw Dricus Du Plessis walk away with the…

Brendan Schaub and Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan was stunned by Saturday night’s UFC 297 headliner that saw Dricus Du Plessis walk away with the middleweight world title.

Four months removed from his dominant performance against Israel Adesanya to claim the 185-pound crown, Sean Strickland returned to defend the title against the South African finisher inside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. After five entertaining rounds of back-and-forth action, Du Plessis was announced as the winner via split decision. Fighters, fans, and media members were all split down the middle with many suggesting Strickland’s striking did enough to retain his title.

That includes Rogan who live-streamed his reaction alongside former heavyweight standout Brendan Schaub and others.

“Woooow! Interesting,” Rogan said, noticeably flabbergasted by the result. “Very interesting. I wonder how the people online feel about that. Cuz you know we aren’t scoring it while we’re watching it. We’re watching it and having fun. Were we wrong?…”

Brendan Schaubs Gives Joe Rogan His Head-Scratching Assessment of Du Plessis vs. Strickland

As Rogan continued to let the result weigh on his mind, Schaub chimed in and suggested that Israel Adesanya and divisional prospect Bo Nickal would walk through both Strickland and Du Plessis inside the Octagon.

I think Izzy or Bo Nickal eats these guy’s lunch,” Schaub added.

Clearly, Schaub completely forgot about the 25-minute ass-kicking that Sean Strickland put on ‘The Last Stylebender’ in September.

With Du Plessis now sitting atop the throne in the middleweight division, many suspect that the long-awaited clash between ‘Stillknocks’ and Adesanya will be booked for some time in 2024. Whether or not that happens at UFC 300 remains to be seen, but given the mangled appearance of Du Plessis’ face following his scrap with Strickland, we’re gonna go ahead and assume that the bout will be pushed to sometime this summer.

Sportsbooks have already released betting lines for the potential showdown with Adesanya being listed as a sizeable favorite. The oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag opened Adesanya as the -330 betting favorite against +270 for the underdog Du Plessis. Those numbers will undoubtedly fluctuate in both directions as we get closer to fight night.

Check out R3d Pill MMA‘s reaction to Brendan Schaub’s bizarre comment below:

UFC Standout Joe Pyfer Presents Video Evidence That He Beat Francis Ngannou’s Punching Machine Record

Joe Pyfer and Francis NgannouMiddleweight standout Joe Pyfer broke Francis Ngannou’s punch machine record and he can prove it. Last week, longtime UFC…

Joe Pyfer and Francis Ngannou

Middleweight standout Joe Pyfer broke Francis Ngannou’s punch machine record and he can prove it.

Last week, longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan claimed that Pyfer had broken Ngannou’s punching record. However, the individual who maintains the machine seemingly refused to believe that ‘Bodybagz’ did any such thing.

That motherf*cker hits so hard,” Rogan said during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience “We should tell everybody that he broke Francis Ngannou’s record on that punch machine. They didn’t want to register it which is, I don’t understand why. Why didn’t they want to give it to him? The guy was saying like something was weird with the machine. [Pyfer] did it like three times! Three times in a row.”

Making an appearance on Rogan’s popular podcast, Joe Pyfer brought some receipts in the form of a video clip, proving that he undeniably eclipsed the former heavyweight champ’s punching power. “I don’t know what the confusion is so I’m gonna post it,” Pyfer said before the pair played the video evidence.

After making a statement on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022, Pyfer is 3-0 inside the Octagon, scoring first-round knockouts against Alen Amedovski and Gerald Meerschaert. He followed those performances up with an arm-triangle submission victory against Abdul Razak Alhassan in October.

Pyfer will return to action on February 10 for his first UFC headliner when he meets Swedish veteran Jack Hermansson.