Rousey questions Rogan's credentials on Bert Kreischer podcast

Ronda Rousey on Tuesday used a guest appearance on comedian Bert Kreischer’s podcast to sharply question the credentials of longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan, saying Rogan is “not an expert” and characterizing him as “a fan with an audience.” The exchange, which came amid jokes about a potential Rousey return to mixed martial arts and a proposed one billion dollar payday, briefly put Kreischer, a friend of Rogan’s, in an awkward position as he tried to defend Rogan’s martial arts background.

During the conversation, Kreischer proposed himself as a hypothetical opponent and said he had spoken with Rogan about how long it would take him to train. Rousey replied, “He wouldn’t know. He’s not an expert. He’s a fan with an audience. Never fought.” When Kreischer noted Rogan’s taekwondo experience as a teenager, Rousey laughed and said, “Never fought, that’s not fighting.” Kreischer then moved the discussion on, saying he did not want to prompt a negative response to his messages.

Rousey used the interview to restate long-standing grievances about critics she says lack firsthand fighting experience. She said the most vocal detractors are “armchair” critics and suggested that her...