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Dana White defends Joe Rogan amid calls for his dismissal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Dana White defends Joe Rogan amid calls for his dismissal

Summary

At the UFC’s Freedom 250 event at the White House, Dana White responded to pressure from unnamed parties to fire commentator Joe Rogan. White emphasized Rogan's loyalty and importance to the UFC, recalling their history of working together since the company's early days. He firmly stated that as long as he is in charge, Rogan will remain part of the organization. Despite discussing the event's extraordinary nature, White expressed doubts about hosting a similar event again due to financial constraints.

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Key Details

•Dana White spoke at the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 26, 2026.
•Rogan called the event the 'wildest experience' of his career.
•White stressed Rogan's loyalty and significant role in the UFC's success.
•He dismissed financial concerns for future similar events.

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The UFC’s Freedom 250 event on the White House’s south lawn was an extraordinary spectacle, so much so that podcaster and combat sport enthusiast Joe Rogan, who was a commentator for the event, called it the “wildest experience” in his over 20 years of calling combat sports. UFC President and CEO Dana White recently peeled…
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