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

Published 03/02/2024, 10:11 AM EST

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport but he continues to be associated with it in multiple capacities. Many of his cousins are in the UFC, so he continues to train them and is in their corner during fights. Safe to say, he cares deeply about his brothers and wants the best for them. That is why, he called out Joe Rogan back in 2022 for addressing his brother in a certain kind of way that did not sit well with him.

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.

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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.

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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

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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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In the past, the former lightweight champion has been very vocal about loyalty and it is evident that he practices what he preaches. That being said, we ask you, what do you make of Khabib Nurmagomedov standing up to Joe Rogan for his cousin? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With over 2 years of writing experience, Harddit started his ES journey covering boxing and then moved to MMA. For that same reason, he is a top choice for cross-sports coverage.

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

Throwback to Khabib Nurmagomedov hitting out at Joe Rogan

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The Relationship between Khabib and Umar Nurmagomedov