“This Thousand-Yard Stare”: UFC Commentator Joe Rogan Recalls the Exact Moment He Realized Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Greatness

Joe Rogan, known for his love for MMA and UFC, hosts one of the most popular podcasts, the Joe Rogan Experience. In a recent episode, he welcomed former UFC fighter and current UFC commentator Paul Felder as his guest. The duo talked about a variety of topics and one of them was the legendary Dagestani fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Both Rogan and Felder were in awe of ‘The Eagle’s dominance in the UFC and MMA.

In the episode, Rogan and Felder discussed a lot of things, which even included a conversation about ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone’s physique. They also discussed the evolution of MMA and the growth of the sport over the years. The discussion between the two UFC enthusiasts was insightful and engaging, giving fans a glimpse into the world of MMA and UFC. Overall, the episode provided an enjoyable and informative listening experience for fans of the sport.

Joe Rogan and Paul Felder discuss the legend of Khabib Nurmagomedov on JRE

Joe Rogan and Paul Felder‘s discussion of Khabib Nurmagomedov on episode #135 of JRE showcased their appreciation for the legendary Dagestani fighter. The podcaster described a moment during one of Nurmagomedov‘s fights when he knew how truly special he was. He talked about the look on Edson Barboza‘s face when ‘The Eagle’ got a hold of him, a look of disbelief and shock. This moment, according to Joe, showed how dominant the former lightweight truly was in the octagon.

He said, “Well, that was one of the times that I knew how special Khabib truly was, was when Khabib got a hold of him and you saw this look on Edson’s face. Like this thousand-yard stare. Like what the fu*k? ”

Paul Felder shared his thoughts at the same moment, echoing the 55-year-old’s sentiments. He talked about his own experience of trying to hold down Barboza, who is a strong and difficult opponent. He then talked about the ease with which the Dagestani was able to control and dominate him in the fight. ‘The Irish Dragon’ emphasized that this was when he realized just how unique the 29-0 record holder was as a fighter.

Nurmagomedov wants to be on JRE

Khabib Nurmagomedov, the legendary MMA fighter, has expressed his interest in appearing on the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) podcast. In a past interview, the 34-year-old once said that he watches JRE frequently. In addition, Rogan has asked him to appear on the podcast a few times. However, he wants to be fully prepared before making an appearance.

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He said, “Yes, I watch Joe Rogan podcast a lot of time. He asked me a couple of times. I really want to go there.”

‘Eagle’ comes from a Dagestani background. He is a resident of Russia, due to which he has an accent. Moreover, he wasn’t quite fluent in English at the time of this interview. Thus, going to JRE, where the podcast will be easily watched by more than millions of fans, will be quite difficult for him. He will find it difficult to get his idea across the table. However, it would’ve been quite amusing to watch him have a conversation with the former Fear Factor host.

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