Dana White and Joe Rogan share an extremely amicable relationship. The pair have worked together in the UFC for almost two decades, which has therefore led to building a strong bond of friendship.
Rogan recently came out explaining the details of his UFC contract in a recent podcast. He also stated that he will leave the UFC when the president, Dana White, chooses to retire. Moreover, he added that he’s agreed to it contractually.
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The UFC commentator, on one of the podcasts, explicitly said, “If Dana (White) leaves, I’m gone,” Rogan added, “That’s in my contract.”
Fans reacting to the pair, leaving the UFC
When the news surfaced, fans all around the world expressed their sadness towards the possibility of Rogan and White, leaving the UFC.
Will be a sad day when they are both gone from UFC.
— Lost (@LostTTG) September 21, 2022
A user said, “Will be a sad day when they are both gone from UFC.”
The day Dana leaves is the day UFC becomes irrelevant.
— MMA Math (@MMA_mathematics) September 21, 2022
While another one stated the importance of Dana White to the UFC. He wrote, “The day Dana leaves is the day UFC becomes irrelevant.”
Did Dana say he's leaving? What's all this talk lately? He's only 53
— Kosro (@Kosro33) September 21, 2022
Meanwhile, one user showed his dissent over the talks of them leaving. He stated, “Did Dana say he’s leaving? What’s all this talk lately? He’s only 53”
Both of you are so important for the UFC. The UFC wouldn't be the UFC without Dana White.
— @ZenithWarlord (@ZenithWarlord) September 21, 2022
Another tweet that came in support of Dana White said, “Both of you are so important for the UFC. The UFC wouldn’t be the UFC without Dana White.”
Say it ain't so! The UFC would take a huge step backwards without White and Rogan.
— Bobby (@Use2LeanLeft) September 22, 2022
A fan talked about the significance of the pair and how UFC will take a major hit if they lose these two. He wrote, “Say it ain’t so! The UFC would take a huge step backward without White and Rogan.”
Dana White calls Joe Rogan the best UFC broadcaster
Dana White, on the other hand, has also always said nice things about the podcaster. The UFC President has been an avid supporter of Rogan in his high as well as low moments.
White has also stated that Rogan is the best sports broadcaster ever. White appeared on the ‘Jake Asman Show’ when he made that claim.
He said, “We have a great relationship. Obviously, the UFC has blown up and grown since we started together. He [Joe Rogan] has blown up and grown personally, but we couldn’t have a better relationship. He does his thing, and he kills it for us.”
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White added after this, “I think he’s the best ever.” The host asked Dana specifically what is Rogan best at, to which he replied, “Obviously other parts of Podcast and comedy but I’m talking about what he does for us. You could argue that he’s the best ever in those two”
Although there is still time before the pair decides to leave the company, however, just the thought of it scares the fans and makes them question the future of the UFC.
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How impactful do you think they are to the UFC? And how much will the UFC be affected if they leave? Let us know.
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