“I think that\u2019s the one guy that should\u2019ve beat him,\u201d Rogan said during Saturday’s UFC Paris YouTube Fight Companion<\/a>. \u201cIf you look at the record, Khabib\u2019s got an undefeated record.”<\/p>\n Despite the flawless mark, Rogan says fans should review the record from a holistic viewpoint.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s an asterisk,” Rogan said. “That asterisk is Gleison Tibau.”<\/p>\n Even though the fight is a decade-plus old, Rogan said it’s one Tibau should have been awarded a decision for.<\/p>\n \u201cThat was a very f****** close fight that I thought Khabib lost,” Rogan said. \u201cIt was early in Khabib\u2019s career. You know, it was before he won the title.\u201d<\/p>\n Jul. 7, 2012; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov\t (left) against Gleison Tibau during a middleweight bout in UFC 148 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Rogan shared similar remarks about Nurmagomedov during a “JRE” episode with President Donald Trump<\/a> last year.<\/p>\n \u201cHe might have lost to Gleison Tibau,” Rogan said. “He might have lost to him. He might have lost a round and that was a controversial fight where people feel that Gleison Tibau could have actually got the decision in that fight. I\u2019d have to go back and watch it again to make a decision.\u201d<\/p>\n Ultimately, though, Rogan gave the former champion his flowers.<\/p>\n Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Khabib Nurmagomedov ringside during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images \/ Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n \u201cKhabib was fantastic,\u201d Rogan said. “If you looked at accomplishments in terms of championship fights, Khabib retired 29-0 but he didn\u2019t have as many world championship fights.”<\/p>\n Nurmagomedov remains part of the MMA community in a coaching capacity. However, UFC CEO Dana White said previously that Nurmagomedov would have had more to offer if he had remained a UFC champion.<\/p>\n \u201cI do [think he\u2019s coming back],\u201d White told Zach Gelb in 2020<\/a>. \u201cI think that he\u2019s not going to retire. His dad wanted him to get to 30-0 and I think he wants to honor his dad\u2019s wish.\u201d<\/p>\n Oh, what could have been.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC reportedly putting together banger fight for UFC Qatar co-main event<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC veteran suspended as failed drug test leaves 12-fight career hanging<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Martin Buday puts UFC chapter to bed in pursuit of OKTAGON heavyweight title<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC White House event has massive update, confirming recent Dana White remarks<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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