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Not a lot of people in the world are as well-established and well-accomplished as UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The man is the epitome of discipline and is the definition of self-made. Today, besides being a UFC commentator, Rogan is also the host of one of the most successful podcasts in the world – The Joe Rogan Experience.

There is another side to Joe Rogan that not a lot of people know about. Apart from all the achievements mentioned above, Joe Rogan is also the proud owner of a black belt in BJJ. Rogan is an accomplished fighter and Hollywood star Michael Jai White has lauded his back-spinning kick as ‘the second best’ he has ever seen.

Fans On The Fence Over Throwback Video of Joe Rogan’s Emotional Speech

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The fans love Joe Rogan, and Joe Rogan loves his fans. What the UFC commentator has done for the sport is immeasurable. However, an old video of Joe Rogan receiving his BJJ black belt has resurfaced and is going viral.

Upon seeing the video, the fans had varied reactions. Some took the opportunity to poke some fun at Rogan, while others congratulated him.

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An Instagram page shared the video, and the caption read:

 Such a beautiful speech from @joerogan @mariosaeedmma 🫀🥋#bjjlife

In the video, Rogan was seen accepting the honor and delivering an emotional and heartfelt speech about how BJJ changed his life for the better. The fans were quick to react.

Truly one of the best speakers of our time“, remarked one fan, while another commented saying, “This was a great way to put it though all honesty“.

One fan complimented Rogan for his candor, saying, “Great words“, while another said, “Amazing video“. 

Some fans, who were a little less moved, dropped a few ‘less serious’ and ’empathetic’ comments.

He has a great way of speaking, he should start a podcast“, joked one fan while another joined him by saying, “Ok Joe save it for the podcast 😂😂“.

Two other fans poked fun at the way Rogan was looking and his posture. “Joe looking like Danaher. 😆“, read one comment while another read, “His stance is a bit zesty here“.

Joe Rogan’s Expansive Martial Arts Background – Does Keanu Reeves and Joe Rogan train together?

Rogan is a distinguished martial artist who has two black belts in Jiu-Jitsu and Taekwondo. The podcast host has been trained by the famous Jean Jacques Machado and Eddie Bravo. Recently, Hollywood heartthrob Keanu Reeves of Matrix and John Wick fame, posted a picture on Instagram, with a t-shirt that read Jean Jacques Machado, leading fans to believe the two trains together.

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While there has been no news confirming that Joe Rogan and Keanu Reeves actually train together, there is little doubt that both are extremely skilled fighters. Apart from BJJ, Rogan is trained in Muay Thai and Taekwondo as well.

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Do you think Joe Rogan would survive in a ring with current UFC fighters? Who would you pick to face Joe Rogan in a UFC fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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