Editor’s Pick: ‘The Voice vs. Joe Rogan’

Ever wondered what UFC commentator Joe Rogan is like when he isn’t amped up on fight-day sugar highs?

HDNet’s Michael Schiavello captures the zen side of one of the sport’s most influential advocates in “The Voice vs. Joe Rogan,” a one-hour special airing Friday at 10:00 p.m. EST.

A tamer, (but thankfully) uncensored Rogan waxes with Schiavello -- also known for his excitable commentating stylings -- on a host of topics from his role in the sport and how he’s perceived to women’s MMA and UFC-Dream “dream” matches. And find out how much preparation Rogan needs to rattle off his passionate perspective from cageside (You might be surprised by the answer).

Rogan is an open book, while Schiavello provides an attentive ear in what could easily become a series of specials focusing on some of the more off-beat characters of the sport.

“The Voice vs. Joe Rogan” debuts Friday on HDNet at 10:00 p.m. EST.