What happened between Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson? Joe Rogan weighs in on MLB fight: 'He got a couple of punches first'
AUSTIN, TEXAS: UFC commentator, Joe Rogan is back with his 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast! On Friday, August 5 episode titled 'Fight Companion', Rogan invited Eddie Bravo, Bryan Callen, and Brendan Schaub.
Rogan's producer, Jamie Vernon, interrupted the podcast mid-way to inform the guests about Tim Anderson's fight against Jose Ramirez during the White Sox-Guardians game.
'He looked like he had good hands first'
The podcasters and their listeners reacted in unison to their first glimpse of Anderson fighting Ramirez, as the two engaged in boxing positions suitable for assessment by fighting specialists.
"Oh, s*** Oh!" Schaub and Bravo yelled in unison while watching the clip. "Dude he got dropped!" Bravo said. Schaub further added, "And that's the best player on the White Sox."
Rogan, 55, jumped into the discussion after being confused by the initial viewing. "He got off a couple of punches first, too. He looked like he had good hands first," Rogan said of Anderson.
Rogan added, "Well, the first guy, the guy who came forward, this guy with the Southpaw, he looks like he knows what he's doing. He flung that right hand. Winged it. Bang!" Rogan was referring to Ramrez's right hand, which knocked Anderson down.
What happened between Anderson and Ramirez?
In the sixth inning, a fight broke out between Anderson and Ramirez after a tag play at second base.
Ramirez delivered a blow to Anderson's face that caused Anderson to fall to the ground as the two players squared off and started trading blows. When Anderson stood back up, he stumbled as he made his way back to the dugout.
Both athletes were suspended right away, along with White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, third base instructor Mike Sarbaugh, closer Emmanuel Clase, and Guardians manager Terry Francona. The later four were suspended for one game.
Pitcher Michael Kopech of the White Sox and outfielder Gabriel Arias of the Guardians both received undisclosed penalties.