Dana White and Joe Rogan: What Relation Does the UFC Boss Share With the Promotion’s Long-Term Color Commentator?

The noted UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan, is currently one of the oldest employees of the organization. The ’55-year-old’ had been in the UFC even before the current UFC boss, Dana White, planned to take it over. However, Rogan’s tenure in the pre-Dana White UFC lasted only for a year and a half. But, as soon as White gained power, he immediately called Rogan back into the company. ‘The UFC boss’ also handed him a number of added responsibilities this time compared to his previous tenure.

Today, even after two decades of Rogan’s second run in the company, there seems to be no one who can replace ‘the Podcaster’. Also, the UFC boss’s decision of getting Rogan back to work right after gaining power may compel some fans to think about whether these two have some personal connection or not. Well, let’s dive into this issue today, for some more clarity about this coveted Dana White-Joe Rogan relationship.

How is Dana White related to Joe Rogan? Are they Brothers?

Apart from having comparable appearances, Rogan’s extensive tenure in the UFC has triggered this question multiple times. But the ‘UFC supremo’ and ‘the seasoned comedian’ don’t share any kinship. However, it can be said that the pair have been great friends for almost a couple of decades now.

Both Rogan and White have been vocal about their amicable relationship multiple times. The ‘former Fear Factor host’ has also invited his dear friend White on his noted podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. White became a guest to Rogan on episode #327 of  ‘JRE’ that was broadcasted on 20 February 2013.

While on another episode of ‘JRE’, Rogan gave out his thoughts about the ’53-year-old’ White, stating, “If you looked at him you’d never know he’s rich as s**t, He’s as normal as they come. He’s just a regular dude. If you hung out with him, you’d love him. He’s a great guy. He’s great”.

The UFC boss has also lauded ‘the noted podcaster’ multiple times. Once, on the ‘Jake Asman Show’, White revealed his brotherly bond with Rogan. He said, “We have a great relationship. Obviously the UFC has blown up and grown since we started together but we couldn’t have a better relationship. He does his thing and he kills it for us. And I think he’s the best ever.”

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Reportedly, Rogan’s UFC contract also includes a clause that will allow him to leave the UFC without any other questions once the supremo, Dana White has stepped off his position. Hence, a lot of fans would agree that although these two don’t share any kinship. Their relationship between them is nothing short of what siblings have.

When Did Joe Rogan and Dana White meet?

The exact answer to this cannot be given, since neither of the two have talked about their first meetup to date. So, it’s assumptions only that we can make. Most UFC fans know that Rogan has worked in multiple fields to date, out of which standup comedy is probably his most favored one. The ’55-year-old’ has also held a massive stature in the field right from his pre-UFC days.

White might have known Rogan as a standup comedian initially. He also might have been impressed with Rogan’s backstage interviewing skills during his first tenure in the company. This probably propelled him to re-employ ‘the 55-year-old’ to his former position in the UFC and also to add a few more roles to his contract.

However, these are merely assumptions. But these are all we have till either of the two reveals any concrete information regarding their first meetup.

Has Dana White been on Joe Rogan Podcast?

Although the correct answer to this one is probably known to most UFC fans, the ignorant ones might also have guessed this one correctly after looking a the bond between the two. The UFC supremo joined Rogan as his ‘JRE’ guest in one of the earlier years of the podcast. ‘JRE’s’ episode #327, which aired on February 20, 2013, had White as a guest.

The episode, as usual, showcased the pair chit-chatting and discussing a number of issues. Obviously, they also included UFC topics among their talkable.

This was the only time that White visited Rogan on his podcast. Also, because it’s been ten years since then. Hence, numerous JRE fans might be awaiting White’s second appearance on Rogan’s coveted podcast, currently broadcasted by ‘Spotify’.

The Impact of Joe Rogan and Dana White’s Relationship on UFC

Only UFC statistics can detail the impact of this brotherly relationship between the two on the company. Rogan started off his second tenure in the promotion right after White came into the office. The two have seen the organization grow from a $2M one to an estimated $14B company currently. While White has been the face of the UFC, Rogan has proven his worth multiple times on the mic, creating a difference in the fight-viewing experience of fans with his innovative and descriptive commentary.

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Hence, it won’t be pretty wrong to say that these two also share a face-voice relationship when it comes to the UFC. While promotion will probably continue even when these two are not there anymore, it may be said that the UFC couldn’t have reached such heights without the positive effects of this relationship on it.

Do you feel that the UFC will continue to rise in the ranks even after the departure of this coveted White-Rogan duo?