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Joe Rogan defends Cris Cyborg commentary at UFC 240: It wasn’t close, I wasn’t biased

Longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has defended the criticism of his commentary during Cris Cyborg’s fight with Felicia Spencer.

Cyborg defeated Spencer by decision in the co-main event of UFC 240, with all three judges scoring the fight (30-27) in the Brazilian's favour. Despite the one-sided win, Rogan was criticised for his commentary in the fight, ignoring Cyborg’s dominance and instead highlighting Spencer’s moments.

Talking on the most recent edition of his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience”, Rogan discussed his commentary.

“That was the thing with the Spencer fight. Like, people were saying, ‘Oh, it was biased commentary.