Cuban-American comedian Joey Diaz has been a part of the UFC world for a very long time. Diaz is good friends with many UFC fighters including commentator and fellow comedian Joe Rogan. Diaz hosted a series of promotions in 2007 for the UFC, calling himself “Joey Karate.” He attended the UFC 126 afterparty with a young Jon Jones and Rogan.
Diaz looked intoxicated and started praising Jones for his exceptional performance against Ryan Bader that night. He also issued a warning to Jones’s next opponent Mauricio Rua who was the light heavyweight champion at the time. He warned Rua by saying, “I feel bad for that Brazillian, he is going to get a black forearm right in his goddamn neck.” Diaz and Rogan continued to praise Jones.
Diaz himself is a blue belt in BJJ and has trained himself in self-defense. He is known for his appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, where he shares hilarious stories and experiences. Diaz has been a promoter for the UFC since the early days and his comedic experiences were loved by the fans.
Jones did go on to win the title from Rua at UFC 128; this was the start of a legendary championship career for Bones. Diaz is a popular figure in the comedy and MMA communities. He is known for his colorful personality and his willingness to share his personal stories. He is a gifted storyteller, and his fans love his unique perspective on life.
Joey Diaz reveals the story of his first interaction with Joe Rogan
Diaz and Rogan have been friends for many years and have a great deal of respect for one another. They share a sense of humor and frequently riff on each other on the show. Diaz is known for his outrageous storytelling and colorful language, and Rogan is always up for it. Joey Karate has been on the JRE podcast a total of 17 times since it started.
Diaz revealed that he did not know who Rogan was when he first saw him at a store and that he did not pay attention to him. He said, “At the store. I was in Boise Idaho doing the Funny Bone. it was a thing called the 12 Dirty Dozen. Dom Irrera and Joe was on that. That’s the first time I ever saw Joe with a backwards hat on.“ Diaz also said that he was high back then.
Diaz’s performances on The Joe Rogan Experience have helped to establish him as a household name. He has also utilized the forum to promote his own podcast, “The Church of What’s Happening Now.” Diaz is a gifted comedian and actor, and he is one of the most entertaining podcast guests.
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