New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers apparently loves a good matchup in the octagon.
For the second time in 30 days, Rodgers attended a major UFC event on Saturday night. ESPN, which was broadcasting the fight night festivities, shared (via social media) a video clip of Rodgers and friend Marcedes Lewis walking into Las Vegas-based T-Mobile Arena ahead of UFC 303.
Back on June 1, Rodgers and Lewis, who spent five years as Green Bay Packers' teammates, jointly attended UFC 302 in Newark, NJ. Only miles from the Montclair luxury home that Rodgers purchased in 2023, the four-time NFL MVP was photographed interacting with President Donald Trump at the star-studded event.
With the backdrop moving to Sin City, Rodgers and Lewis sat ringside for Alex Pereira's second-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka. In addition to enjoying a marquee fight, UFC events give Rodgers the chance to catch up with friend Joe Rogan. The podcasting juggernaut is UFC's official ring announcer.
The 40-year-old Rodgers indirectly sparked a media firestorm during the second week of June. After attending voluntary OTAs practices, the Jets' field general skipped out on mandatory minicamp due to a personal scheduling conflict. The quarterback was reportedly traveling internationally to Egypt.
Aaron Rodgers and Marcedes Lewis are in Las Vegas for #UFC303 👀
— ESPN (@espn) June 30, 2024
📺 UFC 303 | TONIGHT on @ESPNPlus ▶️ https://t.co/B6NfQf13Ib pic.twitter.com/Jb5rRtiOZX
Earlier this past week, Rodgers was working out in the Los Angeles area with former Packers' receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Appearing on The Herd, Valdes-Scantling, who is now with the Buffalo Bills, shared news of the planned practice session.
Rodgers is due to return to New Jersey in the coming weeks. Jets' veteran players will report to training camp on July 23 in Florham Park.
