In a surprising revelation, Joe Rogan has officially announced that he will not attend the highly anticipated UFC 315 world title double header, where Belal Muhammad will compete for his first title. Fans are eager to know why the iconic voice of the octagon will be absent from this exciting event in Montreal.

While Rogan usually graces select pay-per-view events across America, he recently made a notable appearance at UFC 313 in Las Vegas. Although he is slated for the UFC 314 event in Miami next month, UFC 315 is another significant fight that Rogan will miss. This isn’t the first time he’s skipped a major fight; he notably wasn’t present for UFC 304 in Manchester last year either.

So, why the absence? During a recent episode of his podcast, Fight Companion, Rogan discussed his decision not to attend UFC 315. He bluntly stated that he 'doesn’t go to Canada anymore,' clarifying that travel isn’t high on his list of priorities these days. Fans were taken aback as they learned that Canada is among the destinations Rogan has ruled out for his appearances.

Co-host Brendan Schaub humorously commented, "nor should you," after Rogan expressed his preference for not venturing outside U.S. borders. Rogan took the banter further, jokingly stating he would 'rather go to Russia,' which elicited laughter from his fellow podcasters. This quip prompted discussions about his past interactions with political figures, including a meeting with former President Donald Trump, where Rogan humorously referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as 'Governor Trudeau.'

The truth is, Rogan has distanced himself from international events for quite some time now. He has expressed his disinterest in extensive travel, preferring the comfort of his home in Austin, Texas, where he can catch fights without the hassle. Michael Bisping, former UFC champion, confirmed this on the Jaxxon Podcast, mentioning that Rogan now primarily focuses on domestic pay-per-view events, steering clear of international locations.

As fans eagerly await UFC 315, which promises to be monumental in the realm of mixed martial arts, they are left pondering how Joe Rogan’s absence will impact the event. With the fight scene continually evolving, will Rogan reconsider his stance on traveling for fighting events in the future? Only time will tell! Stay tuned for updates and insights from the MMA world.