Part 5/9:
The Business and Politics Behind Fight Promotions
The conversation delves into the complicated negotiation process between UFC and One Championship. Rogan reveals that negotiations involved strategic trades—particularly the famous swap of Demetrius Johnson (DJ) for Ben Askren. He explains that UFC was interested in acquiring DJ, a legendary flyweight, but at one point, the deal to trade him for Askren, a formidable wrestler, was on the table.