“What the f**k am I doing?” Joe Rogan reveals biggest UFC commentary regret that haunted him all night

Joe Rogan, a UFC analyst, regrets interviewing Daniel Cormier following his loss to former opponent Jon Jones at UFC 214.

“What the f**k am I doing?” Joe Rogan reveals biggest UFC commentary regret that haunted him all night

Joe Rogan regrets interviewing Daniel Cormier ( Image via Imago )

Joe Rogan found himself at the center of controversy after the UFC 214. The light heavyweight title bout saw Jon Jones emerge victorious over former rival Daniel Cormier. The postfight interview with the defeated Daniel Cormier became a talking point.

Cormier endured a brutal contest, even by UFC standards. Jon Jones delivered a vicious head kick and a sustained beating, with UFC President Dana White questioning whether it should have been stopped earlier. Joe Rogan interviewed Cormier following the fight, which many deemed a questionable decision.

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Rogan later took to his social media platforms to express his regret, taking full responsibility for the interview. He also spoke about it on his podcast. In hindsight, Rogan reflected on the moment, stating, ” And literally as I’m going to talk to him…I’m like why am I interviewing him after he got knocked out? What the f*ck is wrong with me…”. Daniel Cormier was later diagnosed with a concussion. He struggled to articulate his feelings during the interview with Rogan. Tearfully, he said, “I really don’t know what happened. I guess I got kicked in the head.”

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In hindsight, Rogan acknowledged that he had violated his own rule against interviewing fighters who had been knocked out. This incident, Rogan revealed, kept him up all night. Especially because he did this to someone he cared about.

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Joe Rogan speaks on Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC

During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan shared his optimism regarding Conor McGregor‘s return to the UFC. Rogan pointed out that if not for McGregor’s leg fracture, he would still be at the peak of his career. However, he also acknowledged the formidable challenge presented by the leg injury.

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Joe Rogan is optimistic about Conor MCGregor’s return to the UFC ( Image via Imago )

Rogan underlined the rarity of fighters successfully returning from such severe leg injuries, noting the complexities involved. He mentioned the necessity of metal plates and the potential for long-term nerve damage.

Intriguingly, Conor McGregor recently confirmed via social media that he has re-entered the USADA testing pool, a move that has sparked much anticipation. If all proceeds as planned, McGregor is on track to potentially return to the octagon in April 2024.

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