Joe Rogan says prime BJ Penn would challenge Khabib and Islam

During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan discussed BJ Penn's capabilities as a lightweight fighter. Rogan claims that in his prime, Penn would have presented a significant challenge to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, labeling him a 'nightmare' for both. Although he acknowledged Penn's decline later in his career, Rogan emphasized Penn's talent and grappling prowess in his heyday. The commentary has sparked conversations about the comparisons between fighters from different eras in MMA.

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