We all know that the UFC has a long history of controversy and scandal. Basically, this is the main engine that keeps the organization going. From doping allegations to domestic violence incidents, the organization is under constant attack by the media. While in the past these controversies revolved around different people taking part in the UFC, now it is all about the UFC president Dana White. Now, the world is waiting for his pal, Joe Rogan, to address this on his podcast and share his thoughts on the matter.
Dana White and his wife for more than a quarter of a century, Anne White, were partying in Cabo San Lucas. The people present at the bar saw them arguing and noticed Dana White squeezing his wife’s hand very tight. As a response, she slapped him in the face, and he, without a doubt slapped her back. The incident took place around New Year’s Eve, in a club – after the couple entered into a heated argument which ended up with sharing slaps. Unfortunately for Dana White, a video of the event surfaced on social media and generated a massive backlash.
Will Joe Rogan Address Dana White Slapping His Wife? – Does He Have Any Integrity?
One person that has come under scrutiny in this situation is Joe Rogan. The long-time friend of Dana White and the host of the most popular podcast of all time, the Joe Rogan Experience. Joe Rogan is one of the iconic personalities surrounding the UFC organization. He has been with the promotion since the very beginning. Joe Rogan is one of the most vocal supporters of the UFC and of MMA as a sport.
Now, in times when such controversy spreads on the internet, many UFC fans call for the podcaster to address the incident on the podcast and use his platform to speak out against domestic violence. However, Joe Rogan is still silent on the topic.
There are many arguments on why Joe Rogan should address the incident. As one of the most popular public figures coming from the world of MMA, and as a person with a very wide public, he has a responsibility to use his platform for good. He should speak out against issues like domestic violence, even if these include his pal, Dana White.
On the contrary, if Joe Rogan decides to just ignore the incident and not speak about it, he would be seen as someone that condones Dana White’s behavior. With this, he might send a message that this type of behavior is acceptable.
Furthermore, Joe Rogan, as a close friend of Dana White, may have a unique perspective on the incident. He may be able to shed some light on the happening and the background of it. As what we saw in the video is just the culmination of the argument between the couple. There is no context as to what it was about and how serious their fight was.
However, just as we are able to find arguments supporting one side, we may be able to think of several that support the opposite situation. Firstly, it is very important to respect the privacy of Dana White family. Not from Joe Rogan only, but for everyone. Yes, we may say that the incident happened in public. However, the fight between the spouses is a personal matter. It might be painful for them to speak about it in public. By bringing up the argument to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan could potentially cause more damage to the White family.
Finally, who can tell if it is Joe Rogan’s place to speak out on this issue? Yes, he does have an enormous platform, and yes, he is a long-time friend of Dana White. However, he was not directly involved in the argument. As such he may not have sufficient information to fully address it. Most probably most appropriate would be for Dana White and his wife to address the issue themselves. Or even maybe some of the experts in domestic violence to take the lead in discussing the issue.
Finally, we can rephrase the matter however we want. But the truth is that as a public person, Joe Rogan should at least address domestic violence. He maybe doesn’t need to get into Dana White’s exact situation and blame him or his wife for something. But he definitely should address domestic violence and make it clear that he is against it. Make his audience aware that it is 100% clear that domestic violence is not something that should be approved, or tolerated.
While there are valid arguments for why he should speak out against domestic violence and provide a nuanced perspective on the incident, there are also valid reasons why he may choose not to. Ultimately, the decision is up to Rogan and it is important to respect his stance on the matter.
According to his audience, they would want to hear his position on domestic violence. It is deeply troubling if Joe Rogan doesn’t make any comment at all about the matter. Domestic violence is never acceptable, and it is important that we work to raise awareness and support victims. It is never okay to make light of domestic violence or to downplay its severity. We must also hold people like Joe Rogan and Dana White accountable for their words and actions. The world needs to make it clear that domestic violence is not something to be joked about or tolerated.