Dana White Calls Joe Rogan’s Conflict of Schedule ‘B*lls**t’ After UFC 271 – Unsure About When He Will Make His Return

The Ultimate Fighting Championship just got done with its second pay-per-view of 2022, UFC 271. It was a massive event with some huge fights on the card.

It saw some spectacular upsets and knockouts and also saw Israel Adesanya defend his belt in the main event. Adesanya took on the former champion, Robert Whittaker, in a rematch and won the fight via unanimous decision. It was a sold put event and did a $4.3 million gate as well. Everything worked for the UFC, but still there was someone missing from the event.

Long time UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, was the notable absentee. He was supposed to be on the commentary team, but dropped out due to a scheduling conflict. Michael Bisping came in as his replacement. However, in the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White refuted the claim and said Rogan could’ve worked the night.

He said, “There’s no conflict of schedule. Joe Rogan didn’t work tonight. Joe Rogan coulda worked tonight. I don’t know what Joe Rogan had to do. You guys will have to ask Joe Rogan. But, there was no Joe couldn’t work or anything like that. I know that came out. It’s total b*lls**t.”

Dana White says it was Joe Rogan’s call to miss #UFC271.

“Joe Rogan didn’t work tonight. Joe Rogan coulda worked tonight.”

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) February 13, 2022

When asked if White expects him back, he said, “Whenever he’s going to work again, he’ll be working.”

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The host of the Joe Rogan Experience has been in the news a lot lately. He is amid massive controversy and backlash for apparently spreading misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Free Joe Rogan chants at UFC 271

The crowd at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, showed their support for Joe Rogan.

UFC 271 took place at the venue, and one major absentee from the event was Joe Rogan. The long-time UFC commentator, podcaster, and comedian was replaced by Michael Bisping at the last moment in the commentary team because of a scheduling conflict.

He is also amid a Spotify controversy. And the crowd at the arena showed him their full support. To show their support, they were chanting Free Joe Rogan during the event.

“Free Joe Rogan” chants at #UFC271 pic.twitter.com/Xb8lavm5zg

— Power Tie (@realPowerTie) February 13, 2022

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This just shows the kind of following, and support Rogan has. It will be interesting to see what happens of the situation and if Rogan will return to the commentary soon.

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