UFC co-creator Campbell McLaren has publicly called out UFC commentator and popular podcaster Joe Rogan for his recent comments about Rogan’s hiring. In a fiery post on McLaren X , he expressed his disappointment at Rogan’s repeated claims that it was UFC president Dana White who brought him to the UFC and didn’t hold McLaren’s backing, questioned Rogan’s memory and reminded him that it was McLaren himself who hired him the work he, not White.
In his post, McLaren wrote, “I sincerely wonder if, like Biden, @joerogan is developing amnesia. Joe seems to have forgotten that I hired him, not Dana White.” The story reignited a long-running debate surrounding Rogan’s early days with the UFC and the roles various key figures played in his rise to prominence within the organization
But McLaren didn’t stop wrangling over recruitment. He also took the opportunity to chastise Rogan on another issue: the speculated fight between Rogan and actor Wesley Snipes. Rogan often credits Dana White with setting up the potential fight, but McLaren quickly denied this, insisting that he initiated the idea He said, “And I put the Wesley Snipes fight together. Joe?” he asked. he asked.
For those unfamiliar with the story, Hollywood star Wesley Snipes, best known for his role in the “Blade” trilogy, was once considering MMA fighting to help alleviate financial and legal problems. while dealing with serious issues of financial mismanagement. However, this fight never materialized as Snipes was suspended from 2019 to 2013, ultimately putting the whole plan on hold.
The Ongoing Feud between McLaren and Rogan
This is not the first time McLaren has made its complaints about Rogan public. McLaren, often acknowledged as the “father of the UFC,” has been at loggerheads with Rogan on numerous occasions. In the past, McLaren has tried to persuade Rogan to join its MMA promotion, Combat Global, as a commentator. But the idea never materialized, and McLaren has been vocal about its frustrations ever since.
In 2022, McLaren also sought input from fans on social media about who could be the next Combat Global English commentator in a promotion aimed specifically at Hispanic audiences as most fans suggested Joe Rogan was immediately denied the possibility by McLaren, who is now one of the world’s leading exponents m Explained
McLaren’s Response to Rogan’s Popularity with Fans
Addressing fans’ excitement for Rogan to join Combat Global, McLaren said, “Thanks for the DMs but @joerogan can’t or won’t make it. Yes, I gave him a shot of it but he is one of the greatest commentators on the planet. I’m still looking for the right one. MMA should be learned and loved. It has to be talented and fun to watch.” This news highlights McLaren’s ongoing search for a commentator who can bring the same passion and expertise to Combat Global that Rogan brought to the UFC.
What’s next in the Rogan-McLaren saga?
As this latest chapter unfolds, it is clear that the tension between McLaren and Rogan is far from resolved. McLaren’s blunt comments suggest he is unwilling to let Rogan’s comments go down without a fight. Whether Rogan will respond to these rumors remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the drama between these two UFC icons is far from over.
