Joe Rogan couldn’t believe his eyes in a surprising moment when a UFC legend had Khabib Nurmagomedov in trouble.
In his esteemed career, ‘The Eagle’ showcased phenomenal wrestling skills, dominating his opponents with relentless grappling attacks.
Very few men can claim to have even given Nurmagomedov a competitive contest, never mind almost have him beaten.
Therefore, when an MMA icon locked in a tight submission, the world’s number one podcaster couldn’t believe his eyes.
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Joe Rogan was stunned when Dustin Poirier nearly defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov
At UFC 242, on September 7, 2019, Dustin Poirier challenged Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight world championship.
For the most part, the pound-for-pound great dominated ‘The Diamond’. During portions of the fight, Khabib was even talking to Poirier before eventually making him tap in the third round.
However, the American definitely had his moments, wobbling the wrestler with a massive punch and locking in a submission that rendered Joe Rogan stunned.
Poirier joined the popular broadcaster on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, where they discussed the contest.
The pundit said: “For my money, that guillotine you got Khabib in is the closest he’s ever come to being caught.
He then asked his guest: “Is that the moment in the fight that still f—- with you?
Poirier replied: “I just know how close it was.”
Joe Rogan gives surprising opinion on prime Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov eventually retired from MMA, with a flawless 29-0 record.
His resume featured an array of big names, including Conor McGregor.
The formidable athlete dominated the Irishman en route to securing a fourth-round submission.
However, Rogan thinks prime McGregor vs Nurmagomedov could’ve been very different.