UFC color commentator Joe Rogan and heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson talk highly about the MMA fighter coming out of Russia on the recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
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Recently, the 54-year-old Rogan had the privilege of calling boxing legend Mike Tyson on his widely famous podcast show on Spotify. Both Rogan and Tyson are some of the most prominent names in combat sports.
Hence, it was evident that they will talk about mixed martial arts. During the conversation, Rogan stumbled upon a topic regarding Russian MMA fighters. He explained to Tyson how Russia is one of the roughest parts of the world.
Rogan said, “Rough f**king part of the world. So many fighters coming out of Russia right now. Oh, my god! So many killers.”
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Former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson also agreed with Rogan and he further added, “Oh, they the best. They fought the Vikings.”
Rogan has been with UFC for over a decade now. He has watched the sport closely. Hence, he has a good knowledge of the fighters. Over the years, the UFC has seen some of the most dominant fighters coming out of Russia.
The former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is a prime example of it. Although ‘The Egale’ has retired from the sport, his protégé Islam Makhachev, is currently dominating the division. Makhachev, with a ten-fight undefeated streak, is very close to getting a shot at the title.
Joe Rogan lauds the Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters to ever grace the UFC octagon by many. It is because of his perfect undefeated professional MMA record of 29-0. And also because of his dominance over his opponents.
Ever since his debut in the UFC, the Dagestan native has dominated each and every fighter he faced inside the cage. He has defeated some of the most notable names in the division.
Although today Nurmagomedov has retired from the sport, fans remember him for his fights skills and ethics outside the MMA cage. And even the UFC commentator couldn’t stop himself from lauding the former lightweight.
In one episode of his podcast, Rogan talked highly about Nurmagomedov. He said, “He’s on another level and that’s one of the things that happens when you are.”
“I mean, you got to realize that guy is supremely disciplined. Supremely dedicated like doesn’t drink, doesn’t smoke, doesn’t f**k around, doesn’t abuse his body always fit,” he added.
“Always in shape, always in training, and lives like a champion. And he is like very religious. Like very devout Muslim. No partying, he’s not partying, he’s not doing coke and banging ho*s. He’s none of that. He is just smashing people,” Rogan concluded.
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