Joe Rogan Reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Frontier Airlines Plane Incident: ‘It’s Crazy’

Rogan shares his thoughts on the Frontier Airline drama.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history, recently found himself caught up in an unexpected travel drama that left even UFC commentator Joe Rogan baffled. The Dagestani fighter was removed from a plane during his trip to California for UFC 311, where he was set to corner Islam Makhachev in a high-profile lightweight title defense.

The Incident That Shocked Rogan

The trouble began when Khabib was asked to vacate his seat in the exit row. Despite his calm explanation that he understood English and could assist in an emergency, the flight crew insisted that he leave the plane. The situation quickly turned viral, with footage of Khabib arguing with the flight attendants making its rounds online.

Rogan, who recently discussed the incident on his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, was visibly shocked by what he saw. “Isn’t that crazy?” he said, adding, “Some lady came up to Khabib when he was on the flight because he was in the escape row. There’s a video of it. It’s crazy! He’s telling her, ‘I can do this. I understand English. I can speak English’. And they kick him off the f***ing plane.”

Rogan’s Surprised Response

The incident was more than just a misunderstanding, according to Rogan.

“I wish I was on that plane,” he continued. “Maybe she thinks Jon Jones is the GOAT and doesn’t like this Khabib talk. She’s like, ‘F*** off, I’m a Jon Jones fan.’ The GOAT talk is between those two.”

While some might have expected a fiery confrontation, Khabib remained calm and respectful throughout. Rogan pointed out that the fighter’s composure was remarkable, stating, “He was calm and respectful. He obviously speaks English, and he said, ‘I’ll assist. I’ll open the door.’ People are crazy.”

A Lighthearted Take on a Serious Moment

Rogan even joked about what he would have said if he were on that flight, imagining the situation in reverse.

“Wouldn’t you love to be on that flight and go, ‘Ma’am, do you know who that is? Let me tell you who that is. Let me Google him really quick’,” Rogan said. He also humorously added, “Can you imagine if she did that in Dagestan? They’d throw her in a hole.”

The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with some defending Khabib and others questioning the airline’s handling of the situation. Frontier Airlines issued a statement explaining that the removal was due to Khabib’s refusal to change seats and not based on racial bias, as some had speculated.

Despite the drama, Khabib remains unfazed, and his fans continue to stand by him. It’s clear, however, that this unusual travel mishap is just another chapter in the extraordinary life of one of MMA’s greatest legends.

Published on January 15, 2025 at 9:45 pm
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