Joe Rogan was not completely absent in the latest pay-per-view from the UFC.
The popular commentator almost always works when MMA's Premier Promotion organizes a numbered event in North America.
So, fans were shocked when it was announced that he would skip UFC 318, that on Saturday evening in the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Prior to Dustin Poirier's pension fight against Max Holloway, Joe Rogan sent a message that paid tribute to 'The Diamond', which was played during the UFC 318 broadcast.
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Joe Rogan's short UFC 318 Cameo
The UFC 318 -head card started with a video package dedicated to Poirier.
It contained emotional messages from his mother, wife, daughter and former coach.
Because he could not be there personally, Rogan also sent some friendly words to the star of UFC 318.
“Dustin Poirier, you are an absolute legend, one of the best to ever do it,” he said.
“It was an honor to be there throughout the career.”
Why did Joe Rogan UFC 318 skip?
An MMA fan, it seems strange that Rogan would choose to skip such a memorable opportunity.
Rogan's reason for missing UFC 318 was apparently unveiled prior to Poirier's pension.
A few days ago, photos were taken of Rogan and his family enjoyed a holiday from the comfort of a luxury yacht.
Travel on board the OKTO, which is supplied with a stunning weekly rent of around $ 600,000, are the 57-year-old and his family seen near different places in Europe, including Venice, Italy, and the Brač island in Croatia.
Joe Rogan takes his family on holiday on a super yacht of $ 50 million to spend all the time with this, makes me pic.twitter.com/5dh00mr5qx
– Antipodean Scourge (@Guywhoiswoke) July 17, 2025
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