Stephen A Smith responds to Joe Rogan criticism

ESPN’s sports commenatator, Stephen A Smith has responded to the critism from UFC commentator Joe Rogan following last weekend’s McGregor vs Cerrone bout.

During the UFC 246 on Saturday 18th December 2020, McGregor starched his opponent with some unorthodox shoulder strikes. He then followed up with a killer leg kick and strikes to seal the TKO victory over Cerrone in just 40 seconds of the first round. The rapid defeat did not go unnoticed by Smith who criticised the Cowboy’s performance. He said:

“I’m quite disgusted,” said Smith.

“Let me be very, very clear: I’m honored to be up here with you guys. I’m a spectator watching the sport. I expected to see more than 40 seconds. I predicted McGregor was going to win this fight inside of two rounds. I thought he would take him out.

“Here’s the deal: 15 seconds in, ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone was done. He got hit with those shoulders in the clinch, and he was done. It look like he gave up. It was just an atrocious performance on his part.”

He then posted a clip of him punching a bag without technique, which did little more than bolster doubts from his MMA sceptics.

UFC sports personality Joe Rogan, sat down with guest Josh Thomson and insulted his padwork, concluding that ‘This guy should not be allowed to talk about fighting’.

Rogan said (transcipt via BJPenn.com)

“Someone needs to explain to me what’s happening here. It looks like he’s punching a baby,” Rogan said to Thomson as the pair watched the footage of Smith’s pad work. “This guy should not be allowed to talk about fighting.”

“You called a guy a quitter [who], first of all, had a broken orbital bone,” Rogan stated “You’re saying he was a quitter? He got his face smashed. He got cracked by one of the biggest punches in the sport. He has the most wins in the [UFC], he has the most wins by finish, he has the most bonuses. I mean, come on. He has the most fights. You’re calling that guy a quitter? He got cracked! That’s what happens.”

On Twitter, Smith responded to Rogan’s comments with the following video:

You’re wrong on this one, @joerogan. pic.twitter.com/eU140zXlcW

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 26, 2020

He said:

“Mad respect to Joe Rogan. Nothing but respect for the man and the tremendous work that he has done and will continue to do throughout the years and for years to come. But you’re wrong on this one my man.

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