Joe Rogan Confirms He’ll Call UFC’s White House Card, Labels It a ‘Gimmick’
His stance spotlights security risks around UFC’s South Lawn production with mass viewing at the Ellipse.
Overview
- Rogan said on his podcast he will work the June White House show, calling the plan “kind of a gimmick.”
- He argued the timing feels wrong because of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- The UFC says no fans will attend on the South Lawn, with free tickets for more than 80,000 to watch from the Ellipse next door, which Rogan warned would be a “security nightmare.”
- He cautioned that outdoor conditions could harm performance, citing rain, heat in Washington in June, and a past Abu Dhabi card plagued by extreme heat and swarming insects.
- The six-fight lineup drew fan criticism for not matching hype that it would be “the greatest card of all time,” as recent coverage from Yahoo Sports and Bloody Elbow noted.