Why Joe Rogan quit fighting early and found his true calling behind microphone
Joe Rogan quit fighting at 22 after witnessing repeated signs of brain damage in training partners and suffering serious injuries himself. A knockout he delivered at 19 deeply shook him, forcing him to question the sport’s risks. With limited financial prospects in fighting at the time, Rogan shifted toward standup comedy, eventually building a career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and beyond.
Joe Rogan quit fighting at 22 after witnessing repeated signs of brain damage in training partners and suffering serious injuries himself. A knockout he delivered at 19 deeply shook him, forcing him to question the sport’s risks. With limited financial prospects in fighting at the time, Rogan shifted toward standup comedy, eventually building a career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and beyond.
