Joe Rogan could not believe his eyes at a surprising moment when a UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov was in trouble.
In his appreciated career, 'The Eagle' showed phenomenal wrestling skills, which dominated his opponents with ruthless gripping attacks.
Very few men can claim that they have even given Nurmagomedov a competitive competition, let alone that he is almost defeated.
Therefore, when an MMA icon was locked in a tight entry, the world's number one podcaster could not believe his eyes.
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Joe Rogan was stunned when Dustin Poirier almost defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov
On UFC 242, on September 7, 2019, Dustin Poirier Khabib Nurmagomedov challenged the lightweight world championship.
For the most part, the pound-for-pound dominated large 'de Diamant'. During parts of the fight, Khabib even spoke with Poirier before he finally let him tap in the third round.
However, the American had absolutely his moments, which the wrestler Wiggled with a huge blow and a locking of an entry that made Joe Rogan astonished.
Poirier joined the popular broadcaster in an episode of the Joe Rogan experience, where they discussed the competition.
The expert said: “For my money, the guillotine you have Khabib in, is the closest where he is once 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 a surprising opinion about Prime Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov eventually withdrew from MMA, with a flawless 29-0 record.
His CV contained a range of big names, including Conor McGregor.
The formidable athlete dominated the Irishman on the way to obtaining a submission of the fourth round.
Rogan, however, thinks that Prime McGregor vs Nurmagomedov could have been very different.