Joe Rogan Spotify Censorship: 5 interesting facts about the UFC commentator's podcast deal

Modified Oct 08, 2020 15:34 GMT

UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently inked a mega-money deal with Spotify

#5 The UFC and Dana White are fully supportive of Joe Rogan’s move

UFC President Dana White remains supportive of Rogan

Joe Rogan has been part of the UFC for years now. He made his debut as a backstage correspondent way back at UFC 12, and has been a regular in the commentary booth since 2002’s blockbuster UFC 40.

However, he hasn’t always been fully supportive of some of the UFC’s practices. 2015, for instance, saw him hit out at the UFC’s apparel deal with Reebok, stating that he didn’t like to see UFC fighters suffering financially.

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Despite Joe Rogan’s free-thinking ways though, it’s clear that the UFC – and its outspoken president, Dana White – love the comedian. And in terms of his deal with Spotify, they seem fully supportive of him.

Prior to the debut of the Joe Rogan Experience on Spotify, White took to Twitter, waxing lyrical about Rogan’s accomplishments over the years, and telling him to “kick some mother f***** a**” on the new platform.

Congrats @joerogan! What you have accomplished over the last 15 or so years has been amazing. I am so happy for you and blown away by what you have built. Kick some mother fuckin ass on @Spotify my brother!!! pic.twitter.com/GsG1fR4AIP
— danawhite (@danawhite) August 31, 2020

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Judging by this, it appears that Joe Rogan’s close relationship with the UFC is still a strong one – meaning he’ll probably be appearing on their broadcasts for many years to come.

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