Joe Rogan Opens up on What Is Like to Be a UFC Commentator

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Joe Rogan's commentator, comedian, and podcaster skills have impressed one and all. He struck a $200 million deal with Spotify for his Joe Rogan Experience podcast. While observing and analyzing fighters — their skills, fights, and lives, Rogan keeps coming up with interesting insights. In JRE with Jelly Roll, he recently opened up on how commentating cemented his connection with the fighters.

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Joe Rogan on developing connection with the fighters

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In the latest episode of JRE, Joe said, “There’s something about commentating on fighters that you have this crazy connection with them where you want them to do good in life.”

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Further, he added, “You’ve seen their soul. When you see two dudes going to war inside the octagon, they are exposing every fiber of their being. Especially if it’s a tough fight”.

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Joe Rogan on developing familiarity with the fighters

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Joe Rogan opened up on how the commentating helped him know fighters better. He said, “The will, the courage, everything. Whoever you are, it shows up, and you get to know these people”.

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Further, he added, “I think it’s one of the things that people love about fighters. You get to see the actual whole human being; there’s no place to hide.”

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