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Valentina Shevchenko Backs Joe Rogan After Ronda Rousey Questions His Expertise

Her X post cast Rogan as a martial-arts expert with a deep résumé.

Overview

  • On Nov. 3, Shevchenko posted on X that she views Rogan as a martial-arts expert, a noble figure, a sportsman, and a good example for youth.
  • Rousey’s remarks came in a recent appearance on Bert Kreischer’s podcast, where she said Rogan is not an expert, called him a fan with an audience, and dismissed his taekwondo background as not fighting.
  • Coverage notes the clip of Rousey’s comments went viral on social media and drew divided reactions among MMA fans.
  • Bloody Elbow reported Shevchenko’s post drew more than one million views within a day and received largely positive feedback.
  • Reports recapped Rogan’s martial-arts credentials, including multiple Massachusetts taekwondo state titles and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts under Jean Jacques Machado and Eddie Bravo.