‘Ridiculous’… Joe Rogan recalls bizarre first experience working for the UFC in 1997

Joe Rogan still can’t believe what his first experience working for the UFC was really like.

The popular analyst has had a crazy adventure in MMA, with his name being just as synonymous with the sport as any of the fighters.

Over the years, Rogan has witnessed crazy things, like Igor Severino biting an opponent, Conor McGregor’s historic knockout over Jose Aldo, and Matt Serra beating Georges St-Pierre in a major upset.

But one of his fondest memories comes from his debut shift with the promotion.

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Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImageJoe Rogan had to take a propeller plane to his first UFC eventAfter impressing Dana White with his passion for the sport, Joe Rogan was employed to do post-fight interviews.

This decision would set the wheels in motion for the analyst to become one of the most respected voices in all of combat sports.

However, while he now likely receives luxury treatment, things were very different back in 1997, with the New Jerseyan heading to the venue in a rather interesting manner.

In an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, he said: “The first UFC I worked was UFC 12 in Dothan, Alabama. I think we flew into Birmingham and then we had to take a propeller plane. I was like, ‘What am I doing’? This is so ridiculous’.

“I wanted to see it live. I’d only seen it on television. I’d never seen a live cage fight before, I was like, ‘This has got to be crazy’.”

Joe Rogan relives one of the craziest UFC post-fight interviews he’s ever doneIt’s now almost 30 years since Rogan made the trip to the south for his first-ever UFC experience.

In the years since, he’s been on an incredible adventure, setting foot inside the octagon to speak with some of the biggest names the organization has ever produced.

From Chael Sonnen to Michael Bisping, the 57-year-old has conducted many a memorable post-fight discussion.

Now, Joe Rogan has revealed the most insane post-fight interview he’s ever done.