Most viewers of the noted UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan’s podcast, may have witnessed discussions about either goofy or serious topics. But they may agree that Rogan and his guests have got emotional only a handful of times. Fans witnessed one such rare ‘JRE’ moment when the noted first-ever female UFC champion, Ronda Rousey, made an appearance on Rogan’s podcast. However, that is far from being the only one.
Rogan also couldn’t hold himself back from shedding a tear or two while he had the noted former UFC Welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, on his podcast. The two talked about how Usman won the UFC Welterweight gold from the then champ, Tyron ‘T-Wood’ Woodley in a 2019 episode of ‘JRE’. However, it was the mention of ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’s’ meeting with Woodley’s mom that had both of them tearing up.
The sporting spirit of Tyron Woodley’s mom was endearing
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In the four-year-old video, it was Rogan who started discussing Usman’s win over Woodley that made him the UFC Welterweight champ. However, they also couldn’t help talking about a moment that happened after the fight. Usman mentioned that he wouldn’t have selected Woodley to snatch the belt from if he had the choice. He also described a meeting with ‘T-Wood’s mother, Deborah Woodley, where he had sat with her “for hours” and talked.
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ also revealed that he really didn’t feel like celebrating his victory over Woodley. However, he broke down even after his victory when he witnessed Woodley’s mom going backstage in an upset mood. The cameras caught an emotional moment when Usman also went backstage and cried loudly while hugging Woodley’s mother, Deborah.
Even Rogan couldn’t help appreciating Deborah Woodley’s, “It’s all good baby” response toward Usman. He further detailed how it isn’t easy for any mother to react in a sporting manner to the one who had just beaten up his son. Rogan said, “It’s her baby who lost”.
Still, the sporting spirit that Deborah showcased towards Usman showcases her true character. The noted Young Jamie of ‘JRE’ also pulled up the video on the screen breaking the tear-gates of both Rogan and Usman’s eyes.
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How did the Kamaru Usman vs Tyron Woodley affair go?
These two noted UFC Welterweights had their clash at the stage of UFC 235. The exciting buildup to the fight made sure that it sold insane amounts of tickets. Most fans may know that both Usman and Woodley hold a few major accolades in the field of wrestling as well. Hence, the battle between the wrestling prowess of the two became an interesting point in the bout.
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But ultimately, it was proven that Usman’s prowess in wrestling was far superior to what his rival possessed. Rogan also mentioned that Usman had won every round of their five-round-fight “convincingly”. Well, do you think that he will be able to deal with his upcoming undefeated opponent, Khamzat Chimaev, at UFC 294 in the same way?
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