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Dana White: Joe Rogan deserves much respect for helping build the sport of MMA 30 Dec

In , the UFC colour commentator came under fire when footage emerged of him using racial slurs in early episodes of his popular podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience'. Rogan issued an apology for his language but also sought to defend himself, saying many of the clips had been taken out of context. The UFC were prepared to part ways with Rogan over the controversy, however, White refused to let that happen under his watch and the then president threatened to resign if they cut his long-time friend.

Some of these people have been with me for 20 years. Uh uh. Joe Rogan has been very loyal to me, and I am very loyal to Joe Rogan. After Zuffa - backed by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta - took over the UFC in and made White the face, Rogan attended some events and became friends with the newly appointed president, who offered him a job as a commentator.

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Rogan has worked with the UFC for more than two decades. But he ended up quitting his role after two years as his salary could not cover the cost of travelling to the events, which were often held in out-of-the-way locations. Even when White and the Fertitta brothers were in control, it looked the promotion would fail having struggled to get their fights on TV and sanctioned in some states.

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