The news of Joe Rogan’s non-appearance at UFC 315 has fans speculating on who will host the much-awaited world title doubleheader in Montreal. Rogan is well known for his unique commentary and strong association with UFC events, so his non-appearance worries the broadcast team’s adjustments.
With Rogan choosing to travel less for international events, other experienced commentators are set to step in. Let’s look at who will be taking over for UFC 315 and how the team might evolve in his absence.
Joe Rogan Confirms Absence from UFC 315 – Here’s Why
Joe Rogan, the voice of the UFC, has confirmed that he will not be part of the broadcast team for the much-hyped UFC 315 world title doubleheader. Why? Because he does not want to make the trip north to Canada.
Rogan, who now only does UFC pay-per-view events in the United States, recently worked UFC 313 in Las Vegas and has UFC 314 in Miami on his schedule. However, he will not be present for UFC 315 in Montreal, just as he was absent for UFC 304 in Manchester last year.
Rogan’s hesitation to travel abroad isn’t a recent development. Years ago, he stopped attending UFC events outside the U.S., choosing instead to watch fights from his home in Austin, Texas. His stand-up comedy shows have also become less regular.
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Why Joe Rogan Avoids International UFC Events
It has been quite a while since UFC commentator Joe Rogan visited so many international events. He did this partly because he needed to focus on other things, including his show and stand-up comedy, and partly because he did not wish to travel as extensively. He pointed out that it took a lot of dedication to cover events overseas, including those in Abu Dhabi. Therefore, he mainly concentrated on pay-per-view events in the United States.
Recently, Rogan has mentioned political factors as a reason for not visiting some countries, especially Canada.
He has voiced his displeasure with the Canadian government’s approach to the trucker demonstrations and its position on free expression. In a podcast, Rogan criticized what he views as overbearing government control and said he would stay away from Canada as long as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in office.
Who Will Cover UFC 315 in Rogan’s Absence?
Joe Rogan has decided not to participate in international UFC events, such as UFC 315 in Montreal, which means the commentary team will likely include other experienced broadcasters.
Although the UFC has yet to confirm the lineup for this event, commentators like Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping, Paul Felder, and Dominick Cruz typically fill in when Rogan is unavailable. For example, Paul Felder teamed up with Anik and Cormier for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, and Michael Bisping provided commentary for UFC 312 in Australia.
Michael Bisping, a former UFC champion, talked about Joe Rogan’s reduced travel schedule on the Jaxxon Podcast. He mentioned that the UFC commentary team changes for international events. “Joe prefers not to travel anymore,” Bisping stated. “For events in places like Australia, such as UFC 312, I’ll take over.”
Following this pattern, one or more of these commentators will likely provide UFC 315 coverage, delivering insightful and informative commentary even in Rogan’s absence.
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