UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has weighed in on one of the most interesting hypothetical matchups in the MMA world – UFC President Dana White facing off against longtime UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
In a recent lighthearted interview where Jones was asked to predict winners of various fantasy matchups, the champion didn’t hesitate when asked about White versus Rogan.
“Joe Rogan, for sure,” Jones stated confidently. “Joe’s a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and he also, I believe, did some kickboxing growing up. Have you seen his videos?”
When the interviewer acknowledged familiarity with Rogan’s martial arts background, Jones quipped, “I’m just trying to see Dana White get beat.”
Rogan, who has been the voice of the UFC for over two decades, indeed holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jean Jacques Machado and Eddie Bravo. He also has an extensive background in taekwondo and has demonstrated impressive striking power in various training videos that have circulated online over the years.
The interview continued with Jones making predictions on other hypothetical matchups. This includes Ray Charles vs. Stevie Wonder, where Jones picked Wonder due to a size advantage. For Bruce Lee vs. Mike Tyson, Jones selected Tyson because of his size and strength.
Jones also shared a personal anecdote about Jacka** Steve-O, revealing that the television personality stayed at his home for four days. Contrary to Steve-O’s wild public persona, Jones described him as “a very normal person” who “woke up every morning and hopped in my pool and did meditation and visualization.”
The playful interview concluded with Jones being asked how many Wee Mans (the diminutive Jacka** cast member) it would take to make him tap out in a match. “A hundred and fifty,” Jones responded with a smile. “A lot of them.”
While the White versus Rogan matchup remains purely hypothetical, Jones’ answer shows the respect many contenders have for Rogan’s legitimate martial arts credentials, despite his primary role as a commentator rather than competitor in the UFC.
