UFC has seen several changes across the years but Dana White and Joe Rogan have been two of the most constant faces in the promotion. UFC CEO White appears to be the most commanding person in the entire UFC sphere. However, commentator Joe Rogan has seen the absolute roots of the promotion just like White.
Furthermore, ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort claimed that Joe Rogan has been a part of the UFC even before Dana White. There are no official reports onboard to verify that but ‘Phenom’ Belfort made major claims about the UFC’s history.
Vitor Belfort recently appeared on Rampage Jackson’s podcast and discussed several things about his personal and professional life.
While talking about Joe Rogan, Belfort said, “He [Rogan] is the second Dana White. We debuted on the same day. Me and him, we debuted on the same day.”
“No, when I debuted in my first fight, he [Joe Rogan] was debuting the first time he was interviewing.
“Yeah [He was there before Dana White].” (H/T:- The Sports Orbit).
Dana White reportedly acquired the UFC with only $2 million along with his partners- the Ferrita brothers. The UFC has now become a billion-dollar company and is merged with WWE under the TKO group. Dana White has been promoted from the UFC President to the CEO.
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Joe Rogan and His Importance In The UFC
Joe Rogan is one of the most polarizing figures in the UFC. His prime role as a commentator and interviewee has turned him into one of the biggest names in the US sporting community.
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While Joe Rogan remains a top-tier podcaster and comedian, his identity as the UFC commentator has also become more prominent with time. It’s hard to imagine the promotion with Joe Rogan, per several traditional fight fans.
