“You’ve Seen Their Soul”: Emotional Joe Rogan Opens Up on “Crazy Connection” With Fighters While Commentating in UFC

The noted UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has stated multiple times how he had no exact vision behind starting his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. It’s also understandable that he had never imagined ‘JRE’ would become something that would earn him $200M. Rogan’s consistency in creating new episodes and upgrading his podcast has finally gained ‘JRE’ the status which it boasts today. However, a lot may agree that often drifts off towards martial arts during his conversations.

In a recent episode of ‘JRE’, the 55-year-old got emotional while talking about the former UFC Middleweight Champion and one of his good friends, Evan Tanner. Further, the ‘former Fear Factor host’ also stated how every aspect of a fighter’s character is put on display while they hustle it out inside the octagon. Rogan’s guest, the famed singer, rapper, and songwriter, Jelly Roll, was also absorbed in his words. He offered a patient hearing.

Joe Rogan described how the soul of fighters could be seen during fights

A number of sports fans might agree that there’s hardly any more testing sport than MMA. Here, almost everything related to the physicality and mentality of a fighter plays a part in their performance. Being a commentator and after commentating in numerous fights over the years, Rogan has also seen a number of fighters put everything on the line to secure a victory.

He also revealed how seeing them applying so much effort automatically makes one wish for good things for them. The ‘former martial artist’ stated, “There’s something about commentating on fighters that you have this crazy connection with them where you want them to do good in life”. He continued, “You’ve seen their soul. When you see two dudes going to war inside the octagon, thy are exposing every fibre of their being. Especially if it’s a tough fight”.

Roll gave out sounds of “Yeah”, showcasing he agreed with Rogan completely. The ‘former martial artist’ continued with an emotional tone, “The will, the courage, everything. Whoever you are, it shows up and you get to know these people”.

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Rogan also stated, “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”. The ‘JRE host’ continued this entire conversation in a grievous tone due to a previous discussion.

Joe Rogan’s emotional tone was because of his late friend Evan Tanner

Just prior to this discussion, Rogan came across a photo and mentioned one of his late old friends and former UFC Middleweight champion, Evan Tanner. Apparently, Rogan bore deep grievances about his death in his heart, which spilled out while he talked about him.

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Rogan also described how Tanner died of a heatstroke amid one of his adventure camps. Rogan’s guest, Roll appreciated his feelings for his late friend and also stated that this moment of Rogan getting emotional after remembering his friend Tanner will also be remembered.

Would you also like to wish the best to UFC fighters whom you have seen applying everything in them to secure victories?