Joe Rogan was standing just inches away when Stephen A. Smith provided some harsh criticism of Donald Cerrone following his loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 246. The rant from the polarizing personality came on ESPN’s post-event coverage, and he tore down “Cowboy” for suffering a 40-second TKO defeat to McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) and once again coming up short when the spotlight was brightest. Smith repeated much of his criticism on ESPN+’s post-fight show, as well. It was clear at the time Rogan, who was positioned on-camera with Smith and “SportsCenter” anchor Michael Eaves, was somewhat put off by the take. He attempted to provide his own insight and put the outcome in perspective as a big moment for McGregor, but the scorn of MMA fans as well as many fighters watching had already set in
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