Javier Mendez recently made a bold statement, saying, “It’s not a true sport. The UFC is not a true sport, it’s entertainment.” While his comments may raise eyebrows, there’s some truth to it. The UFC has grown into one of the biggest entertainment entities in promoting MMA, surpassing traditional sports like boxing and WWE. Thanks to the efforts of Dana White, Joe Rogan, and the rest of the UFC leadership, the organization now sits at the pinnacle of combat sports.The UFC’s emphasis on entertainment has led to a careful balancing act, with everything from ring girls to walk-out songs playing a key role in ensuring the success of its events and promotions. This brings up an interesting question! Does makeup also factor into this multi-billion-dollar “entertainment” empire? It’s a bit surprising to think about in a sport that revolves around blood and injuries, but does the commentary team, especially Joe Rogan, wear makeup during broadcasts?This question was raised during a recent conversation on the Joe Rogan Experience episode #2276, when comedian Felipe Esparza, who met Rogan after a five-year gap, brought up the subject of cosmetics and harmful chemicals. Esparza asked, “You guys got to wear makeup when you do the UFC fights?”The podcaster responded quickly, “No, I don’t wear anything. Are you crazy?” He went on to explain why makeup isn’t part of his UFC commentary routine: “I have to go in there with dudes who literally have their heads split open. I have to interview people who are soaked in blood, and sometimes the blood spits out onto the microphone. I get b—d on me all the time. The idea of me wearing makeup to look better while I’m out there, while they’re dealing with people who just got their faces punched in, is crazy.“MMA: UFC 278- Albazi vs Figueiredo, Aug 20, 2022 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Joe Rogan after the fight between Amir Albazi red gloves and Francisco Figueiredo blue gloves during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports, 20.08.2022 17:42:50, 18903440, NPStrans, Joe Rogan, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJeffreyxSwingerx 18903440Despite UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan’s refusal to wear makeup during UFC events, has he ever considered pursuing a different field? Rogan has been with the UFC for nearly three decades, but before his commentary career, he was part of NBC’s NewsRadio, where acting involved makeup and other touch-ups.This shows that makeup is a common part of the acting industry. Additionally, while working as a UFC commentator, Rogan also hosted Fear Factor, a show that required extensive makeup work. Though he’s not fond of makeup, Rogan still appreciates the craft of movie makeup effects in the entertainment industry.Throwback: When Joe Rogan gave a shout-out to the Academy Award special make-up artistNow retired, seven-time Academy Award-winning makeup artist Rick Baker shattered Hollywood’s stereotypes, much like Joe Rogan has done in the commentary world. Baker is widely regarded as one of the greatest makeup and special effects artists in history. His work can be seen in iconic films like Star Wars, renowned supernatural horror classics, and An American Werewolf in London—which is still hailed as a masterpiece for its groundbreaking makeup and costume design, especially in an era where CGI and computer-generated effects weren’t yet prevalent.The Austin native admires Baker’s work so deeply that he even has a replica from An American Werewolf in London displayed in his podcast studio. In 2019, Rick Baker had the honor of appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast during episode #1377. The UFC commentator was thrilled to have his childhood idol, a legendary special effects artist, on the show.He shared his excitement on Facebook: “It was a true honor to sit down with the great and powerful @therickbaker! He’s a legend in the world of monster movie makeup and effects, and he designed the original American Werewolf in London—which I have a replica of in the studio. We geeked out about horror movies and special effects, and it was a real treat for me.”What do you think about Joe Rogan’s impact across different fields—podcasting, stand-up comedy, and acting? Which one truly defines his best work? Share your thoughts below!The post “Sometimes the Blood Is Spitting Out” – Joe Rogan Comes Clean on Wearing Make-Up To Call UFC Fights appeared first on EssentiallySports.