Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has reignited debate in the MMA world after delivering blunt criticism of Joe Rogan…
By questioning his credibility as a fighting expert during a recent appearance on comedian Bert Kreischer’s “Bertcast” podcast.
The exchange began after Kreischer revealed that Rogan had once texted him asking how long it would take to train Kreischer to beat Rousey in a fight.
Rousey’s response was unfiltered:
He wouldn’t know. He’s not an expert.
He’s a fan with an audience.Never fought. [Taekwondo] – that’s not fighting.
It’s not fighting.
While Rogan does have extensive martial arts experience and holds black belts in both taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is true he has never competed professionally.
And it is a fact Rousey used to question his authority on real combat.
Her frustration, however, seemed directed at a broader trend – the criticism she’s faced from men outside the fighting world:
If I had a quarter for every guy that has never been in a fight that I could kill with my bare hands talking sh*t about my ability to fight, I would make Elon Musk blush.
The moment created an awkward dynamic during the interview, as Kreischer is both a close friend of Rogan’s and a frequent guest on his podcast.
After Rousey’s sharp remarks, Kreischer quickly shifted the conversation back to safer ground.
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