“He was always angry!” Joe Rogan recalls 16-year-old steroid junkie knocking out 3 guys on ‘roid rage’

In his 1140th podcast episode, Joe Rogan, with Joey Diaz as his guest, shared a troubling high school story.

“He was always angry!” Joe Rogan recalls 16-year-old steroid junkie knocking out 3 guys on ‘roid rage’

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In the 1140th episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan recounted a troubling incident from his past. He shared a story involving a 16/17-year-old individual who had allegedly used steroids when Rogan was in high school. Joey Diaz was the guest on the episode.

Rogan recounted an incident from high school of the alleged Steroid user. He said, “He went to a party one night in college. Some college kids mouthed off to him and he knocked out three college kids. He was like a bull, he would charge at people. He was always angry.” Joe Rogan was describing aggression that can emerge from the misuse of steroids. Steroids enhance physical performance but can also have serious adverse effects on an individual’s mental well-being. Rogan would again see the person a couple of years later but the man was about 160 pounds. He attributes the use to not using steroids that he allegedly took.

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UFC, where Joe Rogan serves as the commentator at select pay-per-view events had a history of steroid users. However, by partnering with USADA, the promotion has been successful in removing that element from the sport. Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, and Jon Jones are among the few who have a troubled past with doping. USADA roles are strict and have resulted in big suspensions. Even Sean O’Malley, the current bantamweight champion had trouble in the past.

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Conor McGregor‘s return to the octagon is delayed mainly due to USADA regulations. The Irishman has allegedly taken steroids and this has made it impossible to get cleared by USADA. It is to be noted that the Irishman has not tested positive for any banned substances. Jeff Novitzky is the Senior Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance for the UFC who oversees the doping-related matters for the promotion.

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Laura Sanko at the UFC 293 commentary booth praised by Dana White

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Dana White’s admiration for Laura Sanko underscored her exceptional talent as an MMA commentator. He even drew a parallel with Ronda Rousey and emphasized her groundbreaking role as a woman in a male-dominated sport. White was speaking at the presser of the Contender Series. Sanko has garnered widespread acclaim for her MMA broadcasting prowess at UFC 293 replacing Joe Rogan.

It is also important to acknowledge Joe Rogan‘s impact on UFC commentary. Rogan’s extensive experience and massive fan base have made him a pivotal and influential figure in the world of combat sports. Both Sanko and Rogan bring their unique perspectives to the commentary booth. Laura Sanko gained recognition at UFC 293 along with Jon Anik and Joe Rogan not only from Dana White but also from fans worldwide.

Sanko has fought once in MMA in Invicta and has not fought since. She forego her MMA career to raise a family. Interestingly, she rose up the ladder through her work from the Dana White Contender Series. UFC 293 was a landmark event for the UFC as far as commentary is concerned as it is the first instance of a woman at the commentary booth of a pay-per-view event.

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