“He had a history of violence,” Joe Rogan REVEALS insider news on infamous fear factor altercation

Joe Rogan famously got into a physical altercation with a contestant during his time hosting Fear Factor.

“He had a history of violence,” Joe Rogan REVEALS insider news on infamous fear factor altercation

Joe Rogan recalls his Fear Factor altercation (via imdb.com/nbc.com)

UFC’s color commentator, Joe Rogan is known for his play-by-play descriptive commentary. And his prominent The Joe Rogan Experience podcast bagged a multiyear deal with Spotify reportedly worth around $250 million. But 2000s kids would remember him as the cool-headed mediator of the TV reality show – “Fear Factor“. He hosted the game show from 2001 to 2006. Concurrently, this led him to more opportunities like the episode “A Beautiful Mind” of Just Shoot Me as ‘Chris’. And ‘The Man Show‘ on Comedy Central.

Rogan was a fan-favorite host and a fearless mediator himself. Little did the audience know about his combat sports enthusiasm and extensive background. His tenure was, however, not without its merit of turbulence and drama. Rogan got into a physical altercation with a couple after a heated argument at Fear Factor. Speaking on The JRE MMA Show #1195, he detailed his weird work experience on the show. In a sitdown with Jeff Dye on The JRE MMA Show #2097, he further explained – 

That guy they'd warned me about, he had a history of violence...he had done some violent things on some other reality shows.
Joe Rogan via JRE
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The said fight took place in ‘The Amazing Race’ segment. While a wife was in peril executing the race, former art consultant and pro-wrestler Jonny Fairplay (of the ‘Survivor’ series) haggled with her. Fairplay played mind games on the husband, calling her “dead-weight”; the wife came back and punched Fairplay hard, flooring him. When Rogan voiced his offense, the husband charged him.

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However, Rogan caught his neck in a downward clinch. On the JRE segment, Dye lauded Rogan’s combative acumen in mediating the situation quickly. One interesting titbit seen is Michael Gregory Mizanin (‘The Miz‘) trying to stop the fight. However, Rogan’s unpublished mettle in fights was the more interesting titbit back then.

What martial arts training does Joe Rogan have?

MMA commentator and podcaster, Joe Rogan, has gone viral for his notions on combat sports many times. From Rogan’s rare clip of him squeaking at a knee bar submission footage to him debating why boxing is more dangerous than MMA; a topic he has made a strong case for on several occasions. But Joe Rogan’s own MMA acumen is impressive beyond measure as well.

Joe Rogan boasts much combat perceptivity
Joe Rogan boasts much combat perceptivity (Source: Twitter)

Rogan was 15 when he started Taekwondo lessons. At 19, he won the US Open Taekwondo Championship as a lightweight. He became a taekwondo instructor after winning the Massachusetts full-contact state championship four years in a row.

He also practiced amateur kickboxing, going 2-1, but retired fearing permanent head injuries. Even retired, he has a weekly regimen that consists of yoga, running, and lifting weights. The only time he misses out on this is when he is injured or sick.

Rogan also trains Muay Thai and is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, holding a black belt from 10th Planet founder and renowned practitioner, Eddie Bravo. He has also trained under former UFC champion, Vitor Belfort who commended his authenticity and eagerness.

Rogan co-founded the supplement and fitness company Onnit, which he promoted many times in his podcasts. He is also an avid fitness enthusiast. His typical training also consists of cold plunge warm-up, Nordic Curls, Kettlebell or Chin-Up/Dip Routing, and so on.

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