Mark Coleman reacts to Joe Rogan stating he would "fly to the moon" to commentate possible Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight

Joe Rogan has not left the United States on UFC-related duties in several years but has gone on the record to say that there is one potential fight that could get him to do so. After Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya, the part-time UFC analyst said he would be willing to go to the "moon" to commentate a fight between 'Still Knocks' and Alex Pereira.

Rogan's statement was a response to a social media post from 'Poatan,' who alluded to his interest in a fight with Du Plessis immediately after the South African's first title defense. The 57-year-old gave his thoughts on the UFC 305 fight companion edition of The Joe Rogan Experience.

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Rogan's comments got the attention of inaugural UFC heavyweight champion Mark Coleman, who reinforced the praise the podcast host gave to the fight. Coleman called a fight between Pereira and Du Plessis "moon-worthy" but warned the middleweight champion that he would need to "get big" for the matchup.

Coleman commented on Instagram:

"Yes, they should fight on the moon. It's f****** moon-worthy. He better get big size matters."

Mark Coleman reacts to Joe Rogan's comments on an Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight. [via @mmafighting on Instagram]

Why doesn't Joe Rogan travel with the UFC anymore?

While Joe Rogan has been a staple of the UFC since he joined the promotion in 1997, the former Fear Factor host now restricts his work with the company to US-based pay-per-view cards.

The UFC had always been a passion project for Rogan but that has only been heightened recently as the comedian approaches 60. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Rogan has put more of his focus into The Joe Rogan Experience and stand-up comedy, both of which have been lucrative outlets for him.

As a result, Rogan typically works roughly seven or eight UFC events per year. However, with the UFC based in Las Vegas, the organization will never do a major pay-per-view card without their star commentator sitting cage-side.

Rogan has also noted that once Dana White retires, he will simultaneously cease his duties with the UFC.