At UFC 282 ceremonial weigh-ins, UFC commentator and MMA enthusiast Joe Rogan made a funny attempt that has the entire internet laughing. UFC 282 event goes down this Saturday. The vent will be headlined by the fight for the vacant light-heavyweight title. Former champion Jan Blachowicz will take on top contender Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant belt. During the ceremonial weigh-ins, Joe Rogan was interviewing both fighters before they fight tomorrow night.
Joe Rogan went to Jan Blachowicz to ask for his final thoughts before he fights Magomed at UFC 282. While asking Jan about his final thought about Magomed Ankalaev, the mic suddenly went off. It went back on just a few seconds after, but Joe Rogan had something else on his mind. The moment the mic went off and then came back on, Joe Rogan said, “The Russians are on us”. This answer from Joe Rogan drew a huge reaction from the crowd.
The one the only @joerogan – the mic cuts out during @JanBlachowicz weigh in interview #UFC282. “The Russians they’re on us” 😂 sound 🔊 on. Watch. pic.twitter.com/rYmx7AYNAI
— ЩэѕБэz (@WesBez) December 10, 2022
Even the fans sitting at home had their take on this statement by Joe. The video went viral as fans started circulating it everywhere.
Fans on the internet said that Joe Rogan’s comedy side was on that night. While some believed that Russians will be hoping to get such technologies. Some fans were also worried that such statements can get Rogan in trouble. Fans thought that Joe said this because Magomed Ankalaev is a Russian fighter. But Joe definitely didn’t mean to hurt anyone’s sentiments. He must have just said that in the heat of the moment.
Is Joe Rogan in Trouble after his joke?
Joe Rogan has always been a part of controversies. Recently he made headlines due to his comments on ‘The Liver King’. Joe accused Liver King of taking steroids, which later the Liver king himself admitted to. He also said that even Dwayne The Rock Johnson is not clean and is on some kind of substance.
Prior to that Rogan found himself in a huge blunder as many people demanded to take him off Spotify. This happened after a random years-old compilation of Joe saying the N-word went viral.
Now as the tensions between USA and Russia are high, this recent statement of Joe can get him in trouble.
Recently US and Russia had a unique trade in them which cough public attention. NBA player Brittney Griner was brought back to the nation after trading her for an arms dealer in exchange for her release. The US president Joe Biden faced a huge backlash for this.
At UFC 282, Rogan will be the lead commentator along with John Anik. He plays a vital role in UFC’s commentary and broadcasting lineup. the UFC fans always want him to do the commentator role as he presents a unique mindset. His knowledge of the sports gives the fans a better inside look at the fight.
Now, during these heated times, MMA fans are hoping that Joe Rogan doesn’t himself in trouble for cracking a joke.
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