Controversy never seems to take a back step when we talk about UFC. In the latest build-up to events, Joe Rogan will not be attending UFC 315, which will be held in Canada.
Interestingly, Joe said that he would love to go to Russia rather than to a country with such a poor government. Stick with us as we delve into the details.
UFC 315 To Be Held In Canada
The major event, UFC 315, is scheduled to take place in May 2025, and fans are expecting Joe Rogan to be part of the main event.
Many fans booked tickets, stating that they wanted to see Rogan’s commentary skills, but the podcast clearly indicated that he would not be part of the event.
The major UFC 315 event will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, and the pay-per-view broadcast will feature Joe Rogan.
Interestingly, Joe Rogan will not attend UFC 315 due to concerns about the security that will be provided. This won’t be the first time the incident has occurred. Even in January 2024, Rogan didn’t attend UFC 297, which made headlines at the time.
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Political Connection For Joe Rogan Being Absent
Many experts have suggested that the connection between Joe Rogan and Donald Trump may be the reason.
On the political side, the US recently launched a costly tariff on goods coming from Canada under the leadership of Donald Trump.
To support this decision, Rogan might be missing the mega event. In a previous episode, Trump stated that he could make Canada the 51st U.S. state, which was also highly controversial.
Joe Rogan View: Why He won’t Go To Canada
First-hand information about why Joe Rogan won’t go to Canada was shared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He clearly said that I won’t be there. The government of Canada is terrible, but the people are brilliant, is what Rogan had to say.
Rogan also clarified that the beef with Canada started during the pandemic when thousands of truckers protested in Ottawa as they were rallying against the country’s vaccine mandate.
This did make Rogan pretty upset. Similarly, the booing of the US national anthem during the NHL Run-4 Nations Face Off tournament also made Rogan think twice before going to Canada. Have to say fair on Joe’s side.
UFC 315 Is The Big Thing
Fans may be aware that UFC 315 is one of the significant events of 2025. Two blockbuster fights come through.
The first will be Belal Muhammad against Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title. In the female section, it will be Valentina Shevchenko going one-up against Manon Fiorot for the flyweight championship.
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