“How many people have died from the lighting?” Joe Rogan reveals REAL reason he won’t commentate UFC fights under influence of marijuana

Exploring Joe Rogan's candid revelation about not commentating high. This revelation highlighted his unique focus and the challenges of balancing recreational habits with professional responsibilities in the UFC.

“How many people have died from the lighting?” Joe Rogan reveals REAL reason he won’t commentate UFC fights under influence of marijuana

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan is one of the most well-known personalities in the UFC. His popularity skyrocketed after the inception of his acclaimed podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience. It has also limited his appearance in the commentary booth. His busy schedule has made him available for domestic UFC PPV events. Rogan’s podcast

Comedians and fighters appear on Rogan’s podcast the most. Rogan revealed something interesting on one such podcast episode with comedian and actor Andrew Santino as the guest. Santino and Rogan use Marijuana as a recreational drug. Santino asked Rogan whether he had commentated after smoking Marijuana. Rogan replied no, and this is the reason he gave.

From High, I could pay attention to the lighting, I'll be like, 'How weird is it that this lighting thing is above our head? It's like a thousand pounds, and I never even thought about it.' .... How many have died? I'd be like, 'How many people have died from the lighting?'... They'd be like, 'Joe, there's a fight going on right now.' 'I know, I know, but this fight's go on all the time...'
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Another reason why he did not do it was due to the respect he had for the fighters. The fighters go on through strenuous training camps months before the fight. Therefore, Rogan felt that it would be disrespectful to the fighters.

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Rogan will be in the commentary booth at UFC 298, headlined by Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Fans felt Rogan’s absence at UFC 297, where Dominick Cruz filled in for Rogan. Cruz’s commentary did not go well with Chris Curtis, who fought on the main card of UFC 297. Curtis felt disrespected by Cruz’s assessment of his fight, which the commentator called ‘sparring’.

Joe Rogan and guest talk about the bible on JRE

Film director Taylor Sheridan was a recent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan and Sheridan had a thought-provoking conversation about the bible on the podcast. Rogan cited the statement made by Terence McKenna about the Big Bang theory.

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The duo found a similarity between the Big Bang theory and what was written in the Bible. Rogan stated that ancient civilizations might have had an idea of god and creation. However, he also stated that over time, it got diluted. Rogan also talked about the magnificent culture of the ancient Egyptians.

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An interesting theory posed by Rogan in the conversation was that humans might be a step in evolution. He also pondered the possibility of AI causing the extinction of mankind. It was an assessment that Sheridan agreed with.

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