Joe Rogan shuts down actor's impression, Oleksandr Usyk vacates title, Dustin Poirier joins UFC 303 analyst desk: MMA News Roundup

Joe Rogan shuts down actor's impression, Usyk vacates IBF heavyweight title and Dustin Poirier joins UFC 303 analyst desk.

Find out more details in today's (June 26) Sportskeeda daily news roundup.

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#3. Joe Rogan shuts down actor's insensitive mockery of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s disability

Joe Rogan recently shut down a podcast guest after they attempted to perform a seemingly insensitive impression of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan welcomed stand-up comedian Tyler Fischer to the show. Whilst chatting, the pair moved onto the topic of vaccinations, to which Rogan shared some takes Kennedy Jr. had made on the subject.

Whilst Rogan then tried to make his point, Fischer did an impression of Kennedy Jr.'s voice, which is the effect of the condition known as spasmodic dysphonia - something he suffers from.

Rogan was quick to shut down the mockery, however, immediately telling Fischer to stop. He said:

"Don't do that."

Watch the clip here:

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#2. Oleksandr Usyk vacates IBF heavyweight title

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he has officially vacated his IBF heavyweight title.

The Ukranian took to X to release a video confirming the news, to which he labeled his vacating of the belt as a "gift" for Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, who are expected to face off for the title on 21 Sept., 2024.

According to boxing journalist Michael Benson, Usyk formally vacated the title. Benson took to X to re-share a video Usyk had posted earlier. In the video, the Ukrainian says:

"Hi everybody people. Anthony [Joshua] and Daniel [Dubois], listen. I know IBF title important to you. Tell it my present to you on September 21."

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#1. Dustin Poirier joins UFC 303 analyst desk

Despite his fighting future being up in the air, Dustin Poirier has excited fans by potentially stepping into the next phase of his career.

With UFC 303 set for June 29 in Las Vegas later this month, it has been confirmed this week that 'The Diamond' will be joining the analyst desk for the pay-per-view. The lightweight star will join the likes of Chael Sonnen, Teddy Atlas and Brendan Fitzgerald.

"'The Diamond' on the desk 🎙️💎 #UFC303"

The news comes less than a month on from Poirier's heartbreaking defeat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.