Arnold Allen challenges Joe Rogan to sparring session over UFC 324 commentary
Arnold Allen wasn’t happy with the fight commentary he got from Joe Rogan at UFC 324, and he’s willing to settle his gripes in the gym.
UFC 324 went down last Saturday in Las Vegas. It was the promotion’s first card since mid-December. Allen, a long-time member of the UFC featherweight top-15, took on Jean Silva in the opening bout of the main card. He put up a valiant effort in the matchup, but ultimately lost a decision to his rival.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Allen reacted to the loss. He doesn’t seem too disappointed about the verdict itself, but clearly took issue with the one-sided commentary Rogan provided.
His main issue seems to be that Rogan was overvaluing Silva’s strikes, and downplaying the strikes Allen landed.
Arnold Allen criticizes Joe Rogan over UFC 324 commentary
“The commentary team, man, I don’t know,” Allen said. “You hear rumors about agendas, and then you watch it. Every time a shot lands on my elbow or arm, it’s ‘Oh my God!’ But I land a clean left hand down the middle that staggers him and it’s just, ‘Nice shot by Allen.’ Then they talk about his power. How do you not know how hard I hit?”
“If Joe Rogan wants to spar with us before the fights, maybe they’ll know how hard I hit,” he added.
Allen’s fight with Silva was his first since a July, 2024 win over Giga Chikadze. That was preceded by back-to-back losses against Movsar Evloev and Max Holloway. Despite his recent struggles, his fight with Silva was definitely close, and hardly an indication he can no longer compete with the best.
The good news for him, as far as commentary goes, is that Rogan refuses to travel outside the US for the gig. So if Allen fights on home soil in the UK—or anywhere else—he’ll hopefully get what he considers a fairer shake.
