Fans slam Joe Rogan for 'biased' commentary during UFC 287 co-main event
UFC 287 brought controversy as fans claimed Joe Rogan was 'biased' during the commentary for the co-main event.
Jorge Masvidal fought Gilbert burns in the co-main event, in what promised to be a slugfest. The fight delivered to the hype as 'Gamebred' tried to give his home crowd a good performance despite getting outclassed by 'Durinho' at UFC 287. The Brazilian was running away with the fight and was clearly dominating the Miami native. However, after the third round, Rogan called it an even round.
The statement prompted SpinninBackfist to tweet out saying:
"Did Joe Rogan really say that this has been a close third round? WHAT????? #UFC287"
Take a look at the tweet:
Did Joe Rogan really say that this has been a close third round? WHAT????? #UFC287
Fans seemed to agree that something was 'off' about Joe Rogan's commentary. One user commented saying:
"the “oh no” before the last takedown was kinda suspect lol"
Take a look at the tweet:
@SpinninBackfist the “oh no” before the last takedown was kinda suspect lol
Another user called Rogan 'biased':
"Bias cause he came on the podcast."
Take a look at the tweet:
@SpinninBackfist Bias cause he came on the podcast.
Another user claimed that Joe Rogan was on DMT:
"Joe on the dmt fr"
Take a look at the tweet:
@SpinninBackfist Joe on the dmt fr
One unique user tried to defend Rogan by saying:
"Masvidal connected plenty and performed far better than most expected in general against absolutely top-tier competition. I get why Rogan who really likes the guy was focused on that. Of course Burns beat him handily but Jorge went out on a great note"
Take a look at the tweet:
@SpinninBackfist Masvidal connected plenty and performed far better than most expected in general against absolutely top-tier competition. I get why Rogan who really likes the guy was focused on that
Of course Burns beat him handily but Jorge went out on a great note
Here are some of the other reactions:
@SpinninBackfist The broadcast talking about Masvidal https://t.co/BO91BFrG27
@SpinninBackfist Joe Rogan: https://t.co/lHRJeMdxvj
@SpinninBackfist As the screen showed 23-6 significant strikes for Burns
@SpinninBackfist It’s those mushrooms he takes before the fights bro he’s been quiet all night 😂😂 https://t.co/Khcvs36r7s
@SpinninBackfist Anik said it was a competitive fight at the end as well. I don’t see competition there at all. Also Jorge’s coach was crazy to say it was 1-1 after the 2nd so he had to just win the 3rd. Gilbert definitely won all 3.
Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287
Jorge Masvidal had stated he could step away from the octagon, even before his co-main event at UFC 287. The Miami native stated that if he lost against Gilbert Burns, he would hang up his gloves. True to his word, after being handed a unanimous decision loss against Burns, he made it official during his octagon interview with Joe Rogan.
Jorge Masvidal RETIRES from fighting.
What a career for Mr. 305. #UFC287 https://t.co/5wpW9jLA8o
Jorge Masvidal thanked his hometown fans who came out to support him and spoke about how he had been fighting for over 20 years. The veteran then added that he made enough money and accomplished enough inside the octagon to call it quits. He then turned his interview political by calling Donald Trump the greatest president in the world and starting a chant.
His opponent Gilbert Burns does not believe Jorge Masvidal will stay retired following UFC 287 and even went on to call him the 'new' Nate Diaz of the division.
Take a look at Burns' interview:
Gilbert Burns says Jorge Masvidal will become "the new Nate Diaz of the division" and won't retire with a #UFC287 loss.
Full interview: bit.ly/415A4pO https://t.co/P77BazMXe5