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Prior to the UFC White House event, President Donald Trump revealed key updates during the Kennedy Center Honors Gala, but Joe Rogan doesn't believe it all. He predicts that the event may be perceived as a farce due to the absence of Jon Jones. In passing, he questions the president's comments.
Well, first of all, there are only eight weight classes. So how are there going to be nine title fights? I guess, but that's pretty crazy
These words from Rogan were in response to statements made by Trump that there would be nine title fights when there are only eight belts up for grabs.
The great Dana White is building an arena. They're going to have eight or nine championship fights, the biggest fights they've ever had... He's actually booking fights right now for six months so he can do them for the 250
Joe Rogan regrets that Jon Jones is not considered
If they don't put Jon Jones in the White House, I think it's going to be a disgrace. They have to do it! They must do it! Come on! Dana is like: "You can't count on him. Come on, stop it
Rogan criticizes the conditions of the event
He points out that the fights will take place in situations that are detrimental to the fighters and, therefore, to the spectacle. He emphasizes that the heat and humidity could affect the protagonists.
Similarly, Rogan warns of the mental and emotional havoc that can be wrought as a result of the stressful security operation that will guard the event,
because it is more like a risky mission than the protection of an event.What kind of security are they going to have for this? A lot of weird pressure too. Because there's all the security measures and protocols, all that extra load on your mind before you have to go out there and fight