https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_nyuuuJjh0 This entry may seem to come from left-field, but with their inclusion of Bruce Lee EA Sports have proven that they are open to non-MMA fighters being featured on the game. Ever since UFC 12: Judgement Day way back in 1997, Joe Rogan has been the promotions colour commentator, delivering excellent insight, hilarious observations and expressing his love of a solid leg kick. In the many years he has called fights, Joe has proven to be an expert of all things pertaining to martial arts. The ex-host of Fear Factor isnt just knowledgeable about MMA though. In his youth Rogan was a Tae Kwon Do champion and owns a black belt in this discipline theres even video evidence of him teaching MMA legend Georges St. Pierre how to perfect his turning side kick. Supplementing his obvious striking prowess is Rogans high-level ground game. His black-belt in 10th Planet Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which allows him to analyse fights so effectively in his commentary duties means that Rogan wouldnt be outclassed on the mat by anyone in the UFC. Though clearly not a professional fighter, if EA decide to make any more fantasy MMA fighters available through DLC, Joe Rogan should be their chosen fighter. The thought of finally seeing Rogan a man who would surely be an MMA fighter had he been born a decade later in the Octagon is a sight that many fans would love to see.
Hailing from South East London, Sam Heard is an aspiring writer and recent graduate from the University of Warwick. Sam's favourite things include energy drinks, late nights spent watching the UFC with his girlfriend and annihilating his friends at FIFA.