Joe Rogan is known by UFC and mixed martial arts fan as the color commentator for the UFC. Rogan also is a former actor, reality TV show host, and still a full-time comedian. But he has always been a huge fan of MMA and also an avid martial artist.
Rogan grew up as a competitive Taekwondo fighter and later learned submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a blackbelt under Carlos Machado and also a black belt in the tenth planet system under Eddie Bravo.
In this clip from 2008, a radio host asked Rogan to ‘choke him out’ with a rear naked choke. Rogan applied the choke with masterful technique and the host was unconscious in three seconds.
About Joe Rogan
A standup comedian for more than 20 years, Joe Rogan sells out theaters internationally with his inquisitive and intense comedic style. His fourth hour long comedy special Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High premiered on Comedy Central in November 2014. Rogan previously starred in Joe Rogan: Live from the Tabernacle (2012) released via his website, Talking Monkeys in Space (2009) on CD & DVD, and Joe Rogan Live (2007) on DVD. Additionally, Rogan released the CDs Shiny Happy Jihad (2007) and I’m Gonna Be Dead Someday (2000).
Rogan is host of The Joe Rogan Experience, a long form conversation with guests that is one of the most popular comedy podcasts on iTunes. Fans can watch the podcast on Ustream and the podcast can also be heard on Sirius XM’s The Virus channel on Saturdays at Noon ET and Sundays at 5:00 AM and 6:00 PM ET.
Since 2002, Rogan has provided color commentary for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on Pay Per View, Spike Television and now on FOX. Rogan’s passion for MMA began with martial arts practice at the age of 13. Within two years, the Boston native earned a black belt and soon became the Massachusetts full contact Tae Kwon Do champion four consecutive years. By the age of 19, Rogan won the US Open Tae Kwon Do Championship and as lightweight champion went on to beat both the middle and heavyweight title-holders to obtain the Grand Championship.
source: JoeRogan.net
