Joe Rogan, the UFC’s iconic commentator, recently left fans roaring with laughter during a live event after cheekily adding UFC CEO Dana White’s name to the roster of ring girls. Known for its adrenaline-pumping fights and star-studded athlete lineups, the UFC also garners attention for its glamorous ring girls, who’ve dazzled audiences for years. Legends like Arianny Celeste, now retired, once led the charge, but the Octagon’s current squad—featuring Brooklyn, Brittany, Chrissy, and Vanessa—continues to charm fans. Yet, Rogan’s playful antics stole the spotlight in a moment no one saw coming.
Joe Rogan’s rib-tickling ring girl prank on Dana White
A video shared by the Instagram page "mixed_martial_moments" on Thursday, February 15, captured the hilarious incident. As Rogan introduced the ring girls ahead of a high-stakes bout, he theatrically announced each name: "Brooklyn… Ariannie… Brittany… Chrissy… and Vanessa!" One by one, the women strode onto the stage, greeted by cheers. But the punchline came next. Trailing behind them, UFC head honcho White casually walked out, looking every bit the serious executive—until Rogan deadpanned, "…and Dana White!"
The crowd erupted. White, caught off-guard but clearly amused, cracked a grin while Rogan chuckled into the mic. The juxtaposition of the no-nonsense UFC boss being lumped into the glitzy ring girl squad was pure comedy gold. Fans online quickly dubbed it "Rogan’s best mic moment since ‘IT’S ALL OVER!’"—a nod to his legendary fight calls.
"The best ring girl Dana White," they wrote in the caption.
The gag wasn’t just a random jab. Rogan and White share a decades-long friendship, often ribbing each other publicly. This time, Rogan turned the UFC’s polished presentation into a lighthearted roast, proving even combat sports’ biggest stages aren’t immune to goofball humor. Social media lit up with memes, from White photoshopped in a ring girl outfit to jokes about “the UFC’s newest recruit.”
While the ring girls remain fan favorites, Rogan’s stunt reminded everyone that unpredictability—whether in fights or banter—is what keeps the UFC thrilling. After all, where else can you see a billionaire executive “accidentally” join a lineup of glamorous showstoppers? Only in the Octagon, where even the boss isn’t safe from a well-timed prank.