Joe Rogan’s Blunder Even Forced Khabib to Respond After Embarrassing Umar Nurmagomedov on Live TV in 2022

What did Joe Rogan do that ignited such a response from the former lightweight champion of the UFC? In addition, how did he react to it? Let’s wait no further and unwrap these questions.

Throwback to Khabib Nurmagomedov hitting out at Joe Rogan

Umar Nurmagomedov is one of the biggest prospects in the sport. In a matter of hours, he is set to make his comeback against Bekzat Almakhan. However, a throwback to UFC 272. The cousin brother of the former lightweight champion fetched himself his 14th victory by defeating Brian Kelleher inside a round. Post the bout, in the cage, Rogan interviewed the victor but stumbled his way through pronouncing his name. 

This effort to pronounce his name was quite amusing and made rounds on the internet. Amongst several other fans, it caught the attention of Khabib himself, who was in the Octagon at the time. Witnessing it, he felt the need to call out the UFC commentator and ask him to remember his cousin’s name correctly. On Instagram, he wrote, “@joerogan you should have remembered this name 😄@umar_nurmagomedov is a problem 👊”

Safe to say that, Khabib is not just a mentor and coach for his brothers but, to an extent, even their promoter. However, it bears mention that this has not been the sole instance that the retired fighter has publicly endorsed his brother as a formidable combatant. Which just goes to show the love and affection between them. So, let’s take a closer look at their relationship.

The Relationship between Khabib and Umar Nurmagomedov

Last year, the head coach of Khabib and Umar Nurmagomedov weighed in on the relationship between the Nurmagomedov brothers. The MMA coach has been associated with the family for a long time, so his opinion is of great relevance. According to him, fighting runs in their blood and the two have a great bond with each other.

On his Instagram story, he said, “This is why these 3 are a family of Champions. The competitive nature and fun they have. I have never seen this as a Coach from any others that I have trained that were family blood-related. @khabib_nurmagomedov @usman_nurmagomedov @umar_nurmagomedov champions in life and sport. My heart and family of (eagles) no chickens allowed @nas_sc #familyfirst”

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