UFC legend Mark Coleman has finally addressed a widely circulated video showing him shoving commentator Joe Rogan into a wall during a playful wrestling match. The video depicts a lighthearted wrestling bout between Coleman and Rogan, who are longtime friends, escalating quickly when a possibly intoxicated Coleman forcefully throws Rogan across the room.
Despite the video’s popularity, Coleman rarely discussed the incident until a recent appearance on the Jaxxon Podcast, where he explained the context behind the clip:
“Well, it was after one of Joe’s [comedy] shows. Gave him a little hug, but then when we hugged, it turned into a little wrestling thing. And then he takes my back. Everybody thinks Joe had my back, but his face was in my lower back, he didn’t have my back, he had my middle lower back. I just turned to face him. I was clearing some space, he was off balance as hell. So I chuck him into the wall, thank God he wasn’t hurt, man.”
Despite his casual explanation, Coleman expressed regret over the incident:
“I feel bad. Oh yeah, I feel horrible. But he can take it, you know. He was cool with it. He just couldn’t believe how strong I was.”
In addition to discussing the Rogan incident, Coleman also shared his thoughts on the upcoming boxing match between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and boxing icon Mike Tyson, scheduled for July 20. Despite the significant age gap favoring Paul, Coleman believes ‘Iron Mike’ still has a good chance of winning. He acknowledged the risk Tyson is taking but emphasized the former champion’s extensive experience.
Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Coleman remarked:
“Mike Tyson’s been doing this his whole life. He knows what the hell he’s getting involved with. He might get hit. He might get knocked out. It won’t be the first time. He’s doing it again, man. He’s getting paid millions of dollars, and he’s taking a risk. He believes he can do it. He ain’t doing it just for the money. Mike Tyson believes he’s gonna knock this kid’s head off. And I think he’s got a good chance to do it.”
Coleman also pointed out the mental challenge both fighters will face. While Tyson’s experience can be an advantage, Paul will need to overcome significant psychological hurdles to face a legend like Tyson.
“Is there a guarantee? Hell no … Jake Paul has got to make it to the ring without pi**ing his pants because [he’s] fighting Mike Tyson; I don’t care what age, it’s the scariest thing you can ever think about.”
Coleman’s comments underscore his belief in Tyson’s enduring prowess and highlight the intense psychological pressure of facing such a storied opponent.
