Anatomy of UFC 272: Episode 1 | Islam Makhachev forgoes RDA fight and helps prepare Umar and Tagir

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This week, on short notice, #4 UFC Lightweight Contender, Islam Makhachev is scheduled to fight rising contender Bobby Green at a catchweight of 160 pounds due to the injury of Beneil Dariush. This is a dangerous fight for Islam, but him and his team is confident that Makhachev is prepared to face anyone at anytime. Stay tuned all week for these MINI VLOGS....
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[@AnatomyofaFighter]

Looks like Islam may have to win 11 fights in a row to earn his title shot.

[@yn1407]

i think 12th

[@nxt-gengaming8453]

Lmao 🤣 good one ☝️

[@since67wavy27]

Or maybe fight a a top 5 contender!?!?

[@afrosrb7828]

Bro Will hope you're doing well?! Man Islam should've fought RDA, he would've broken the record of Khamzat, if he won, he would have 2 wins within 8 days!

[@ninanady6267]

It's not even sure that Dana will give it to him next

[@SinkMMA]

Islam really is getting that early Khabib treatment. Dana is making him jump through hoops to get a title shot, and then when he does win it, he'll act like he's Islam's biggest fan after.

[@en8596]

I’m starting to think, at this point islam should just said ‘screw it’ and beat every possible contender, so that olieves’s defenses will only be against someone that islam already beat

[@xanjo772]

@@en8596 they top guys weren't taking the fight before, but now they have no choice. UFC doesn't like Beneil's style (I love his fights btw) so they really want to kill 2 birds with one stone with Islam v Beneil because those 2 are actually the best in the world but Dana doesn't want them at the top yet.

[@KKSuited]

@XUUXUULE kind of agree but I think Chuck beats Dariush on the feet. But they are for sure trying to get rid of st least one grappler's win streak.

[@genie9193]

DUCKING SEASON

[@zenzupah739]

Mte! So eerie how similar it was. It's means Islam gonna be world's star soon and Dana will be begging him to fight his 1 leg chicken.

[@alemters]

Greetings from Germany. World Champions from Dagestan. God bless you. Elhamdülillah👍😇

[@zinedinezidane402]

Baba das auch weitere Deutsche Mitmenschen diese Videos schauen

[@nola1833]

Haters are crazy. When islam's opponent pulls out, its islam fault. When islam beat short notice opponent, islam didn't deserve the win and the opponent get more praise than islam. When islam didn't get to fight rda, islam is afraid to get knocked out like his only lost.haters keep talking about his only lost🤣🤣🤣 haters will do anything to put him down.

[@mr.g6906]

They hate Islam. And I'm not talking about the person either

[@Jeremy-jw7qb]

Islam kills RDA anyway, we know what Khabib, Usman, Colby did to him.

[@mr.g6906]

@@Jeremy-jw7qb of course. Forget RDA, look what they say before the bobby fight. They just hating.

[@genie9193]

Well well well looks like it's DUCKING SEASON Islam mouthing off on Twitter about fighting RDA then chickens out and Dana said he's rebooking the Beniel fight ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@bruceberry1384]

For me it was Islam talking shit on twitter and acting like it was all on RDA, only to find out the opposite from uncle D. It’s disingenuous

[@AnatomyofaFighter]

SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON!!!!

[@muhammadrafae2965]

Please tell me it was resolved with dana or islam career will be in jeopardy

[@rukumoana6846]

*smesh

[@darcesub9467]

No I will not what kinda of clickbait is this.

[@msa8499]

clickbait

[@abdounasri6265]

Wtf will, you clickbaited us. Not good brather not good.

[@Absltnot]

The only time Dana comes out to say a fighter didnt want to fight is when the fighter asked for more money and Dana didn’t negotiate at all.

[@nightstar23637]

i wish I had friends like these guys

[@0okcin605]

yeah fr

[@whitenoise8039]

Need to see Umar N vs Sean O' Malley. If he's anything like his brothers, its the test O'Malley needs

[@KKSuited]

Bye bye Sugar. Umar is legit af

[@intelligentlystriving8027]

Omar is more disciplined then most the guys

[@andyn7478]

Both rising superstars doesn’t make sense to do atm

[@rezag3055]

once it goes to the ground, RIP suga

[@nathandrivelordkingalwaysr513]

@@andyn7478 usman vs edwards 1 one would disagree

[@syedfawaz8090]

Dana White putting Islam under the bus after promising him a title shot. Will please cover more regarding what exactly happened between Islam & RDA fight. Great Production as always

[@sanatsrivastava2814]

Islam needs to fight atleast TWO top 10 fighters to get the shot.

[@syedfawaz8090]

@@sanatsrivastava2814 Not his prob if nobody wants to fight him. It's not Islam's fault if Beniel pulled out of the fight. Islam doesn't needs to wait for Beneil anymore. Beniel will lost out on his chance so he will have to wait

[@mr.g6906]

Umar's English is very good now!!

[@GJett77]

Super excited for umar’s return to the octagon!

[@kingpasha5251]

wow Omar's English has become much better👏👏

[@goatesterlive8820]

My gut tell me uncle dana tells a lie without lying when i watched the interview..a good skill for promoter to have though..i might be wrong..smash the like button hell ya..kipidap Brader Will

[@yn1407]

popular quote "We will see" .

[@quasar8744]

Dana promised the title shot then Islam not fighting RDA,he immediately cut the title shot. I feel like he doesn't want Islam to get the title shot in the first place smh

[@somethink.g]

@@quasar8744 Yea it's irrational kicking someone away from a title shot just bcs of him refusing to fight after fighting one week before

[@Jeremy-jw7qb]

@@quasar8744 he wants Conor man 😭😭💀💀 absolute joke.

[@yeonu8228]

I dont believe people still believe what Dana say.. 😆😆 Dana is snake and fans know Islam is not Dana "favourite" fighter like Conor..

[@nottodaybucko]

i love islam’s personality

[@shababchy]

Will, can you ask Islam to come out and say his side of the deal? I feel like Dana intentionally pushed him off of the RDA fight so he can use that excuse to not give him the title shot and give it to Conor. It'd be good to hear his side of the story

[@brandonfreeman6517]

I honestly doubt it's that... I honestly think that Dana says no, or more like Hunter and Shelby say no because that fight is too big to promote in 3 days time... that's a fight that gets put on a main event on a fight night type of fight... or he actually doesn't want Islam to get in there and find a fight, possibly taking him out of contention for the next title fight. I honestly don't see Conor getting a title fight off of his return. I think it'd sour A LOT of fans, including myself. I wouldn't watch it.

[@Zizoujr11]

@@brandonfreeman6517 sadly many people will watch it because it’s Conor

[@soundwriter3083]

Turns out you were just assuming

[@Immuzargar]

We gonna smesh this whole Devision brother 🔥

[@JustASpectator8]

You're The Man, Will. A great artist who paints pictures that can't be ignored.👊 Your stories always shine brightly🌠⭐.

[@duman5596]

_I trully believe that Umar will be the champion next year or the next. Or he gets the same path as Islam, no top rank guys wanna fight him._

[@dittyboxing]

Petr is too good

[@JustLion890]

already happen

[@MrNabsMix]

Dana is gonna make a new promotion called "conor ultimate fighting championship" where the final boss will always be conor.

[@aidanjohnson3169]

😂

[@Mikamichae]

Either that or Conor is always the top contender

[@ahmedNayeem1]

UFC is getting boring by the day . Sadly it’s coz of Dana and his BS

[@genie9193]

Well well well looks like it's DUCKING SEASON Islam mouthing off on Twitter about fighting RDA then chickens out and Dana said he's rebooking the Beniel fight ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@DevilDave77]

Conor is a great final boss because, like in video games, the final boss always loses.

[@spartanheffs9306]

I was smiling through the whole video What an amazing work by will again

[@murtazakhan2721]

Great job Will. As always.

[@cobadownloadfilm4989]

How islam held the submission attempt, was brilliant

[@nidalalghad4959]

Thank you Will. Man, that full mount Islam did on Ali showed that he belongs to a whole different level.

[@keithkunik3229]

Will your my guy! Humble and amazing at what you do!! Love ur content brother!! These Dagestan warriors love you!!

[@starbooktapestry]

Great video I think what is important that comes out in this video is the collective effort of the team for success and to meet its needs is priority. I believe the formula for success of each individual fighter relies on this and there's no need to break it based on the whims of all outside pressure to individualize a fighter. Just imo anyways. Alhamdulilah

[@aaj7020]

I understand not liking the guys and trolling to an extent but what the hell is wrong with some of ya saying derogatory things about Abdulmanap, Really? I read some comments just because he is Muslim and he passed away from covid, that's low.

[@JustLion890]

already has meme about the pass away figure, its always those hater

[@Workin2anEarlyGrave]

Interesting. I have set the timer, thank you for making this.

[@scotchysalva6887]

Theres the champ to be sooner than later my brother be patient

[@waqzh6128]

Alhumdulillah let's go brothers

[@uchihaitachi4045]

1:20 Islam taping the mats , a nice message to Dariush :)

[@derdiedashammerhart3442]

Man i would love to see Islam 1more time it would ve the best promo for himself.

[@SyedAli-Javaid]

Can't waittt!!!

[@theunknownguy265]

Alhamdulillah

[@caspeansea9619]

What Khabib did to RDA, Makachev would do it even faster.

[@kadirgold]

The music you pick really adds to the mood of these moments.

[@Tupacshaqor]

best wishes from morocco

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Me before going to sleep: It's going to be RDA vs Islam! They both agreed! Can't wait, LET'S GOOO! Me waking up and finding it's RDA vs Moicano: My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.

[@kooparat]

I've purchased the rope and started hanging it above the plank. My life is shit and I'm ready to end it all.. Until I heard Islam is fighting RDA, I see this life is still worth living! Cancelled my suicide plan, started seeing a therapist, getting a job and finishing my study. Life is good for one day until the fight is cancelled. Now the rope is calling out to me..

[@asimaziz7298]

I felt the same. Got extremely excited, on this otherwise average PPV it would've been an excellent attraction. Especially to see Islam Makhachev at 170. I still feel the disappointment to this day.

[@mopomasa4427]

I would love to see jordan burroughs grappling islam or khabib

[@Bezrok]

Mashallah.

[@kaylar6442]

Umar’s english has improved so much!!

[@muhammadalkautsar2133]

Umar is really advanced in english. he is next superstar

[@Nikola-rr1pw]

awesome man i love your work, wish tho it was 2 hours long every episode lmao

[@pakfurious8212]

amazing work brother, great vide9

[@thepitviper1252]

Favourites KZbin channel💯

[@lornemalvo2286]

Islam probably asked for extra money to fight RDA on short notice and Dana had a temper tantrum and gave the fight to Moicano !!

[@duman5596]

_Because it is not healthy to cutweight twice in short period of time. 170 was the plan but RDA want 165._

[@zMxsh]

he still gave him 10 pounds lee-way if you cut more water than that its only your self to blame

[@Sam-ng3of]

RDA then eventually agreed to 170. But then Moicano came in with a 160 offer and they took that.

[@therealdonaldtrump1646]

got any sources for this?

[@JMalikZ]

@@zMxsh here is another wannabe expert in weight cutting.

[@DevilDave77]

@@therealdonaldtrump1646 probably not considering they are making all this up

[@ZuluMalik]

Mashallah pure brotherhood ! Lol. الحمد لله

[@shark4sk]

Let's go Umar ....

[@kazimHu5541n]

I love this channel

[@carpejkdiem]

Jordan Burroughs grappling with Islam would be do cool to be able to see. 👏

[@mkrmmd1162]

LezGoo!!!

[@giangain]

thanks

[@elnino3810]

The hatred of the ufc and their attempt to cause Islam in other fights is visible to the blind as they were blocking the path of khabib;but what happened no thing changed he became more strong and successful goat. I do not know anyone who has ten consecutive victories and has not played for the title at least twice. Perhaps the personal name of Islam and its religious reference may frighten them and they do not want it to shine more, but it will enter every home God willing, because whoever is with God, no one can defeat him. Stop procrastinating and give the man his due

[@eagamer6101]

Look at all these haters who think rda would have had a chance against islam 😂. Go to that corner in your room and cry moreeeeeee.

[@mahidG]

True RDA was beaten by Khabib in his prime, this time is ISLAM time👊

[@kingpasha5251]

✊

[@djxboss1]

Fair play to Islam 💎👌🏾☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

[@AnimalLover-pc3gq]

Please counter what dana liar white said to makhachev💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jozefhorniak8191]

yeah, that punishment from Dana stinks af. Something bigger going on there.

[@majapashit666]

So my conclusion is Islam reject the RDA fight bcos training team mates who fight this week is more important. Brotherhood 👍🏼

[@Yudi.Hilmawan]

Now i want to see Islam vs Jordan

[@Workin2anEarlyGrave]

So we need to wait for the next episodes for the answer. Okay I can do that since there is no other way to find out the answer. I am guessing Islam wanted to fight Rafael, but had to step back for someone or something like his teammates’ fights as he kept mentioning after the Bobby Green fight that he needs to support them for the upcoming events. Or maybe something else quite hard to guess. We shall wait and learn thanks to this beautiful channel.

[@ahmedw5]

I know Islam deserves the title shot, but man that will be all the way in autumn, unless Oliviera finishes Justin without any injuries. It's going to be a bummer to not see Islam fight until then. I hope Islam takes atleast another fight before the title shot, just to be active. I am confident he wins against anyone in the division.

[@dodyhermawan9769]

Yeah Kickers Machine

[@faimulahsan3413]

Will... can you explain in twitter what happened actually about that RDA fight?

[@rubaniportugal2132]

Umar is ready for English now. Happy to have a glimpse of Gadzhi. Good luck to all!

[@KingKobra49]

Hey, I know it may seem hard , you might not be where you want to be…but I want you to stay focused,fall in love with the process, stay 10 toes down, keep your head up 🤴🏽👸🏽 . Your hard work WILL pay off 💰💗!

[@mrvegas4824]

Umar improved his english 👌

[@user-yo6nq3ks7d]

Their technique is out of this world

[@onlystuntin1905]

Excited for Tagir's future.

[@Osprey4K]

look at how islam defends the arm triangle, he pushes off his own face to create space between his neck and the arm. I'll be using this

[@CK-jq5kz]

Why is umar nurmagomedov not fighting jack shore on march 19th if he’s fighting at the weekend?

[@samichrise5954]

Haters will always exist honestly I don't consider them as Haters they are only jealous and what amazes me if you met them personally you gonna see their physical appearance so they keep talking and islam keep winning and look at him now

[@islamislam9763]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesanthony8991]

Islam is freakishly strong and i don't think he knows it lol Some Gohan shit

[@toadb]

Damn bro, it was really meant to happen

[@mikemacdude4063]

Stayed tuned for a 2 minute video! 😆

[@waubulan3320]

Hell yeah because we want to know the truth

[@waubulan3320]

@J B not for my broken feelings but Islam's tarnished image.

[@MCJohn-117]

@J B you wish lmao

[@saifaldin_]

I know Islam can’t reveal the details of the contract because of confidentiality clauses, but at least give us a hint, man..

[@ladyhanny5315]

Umar English is improved!

[@en3503]

Guess two Islam fights within two weeks was too good to be true :')))

[@dudez392]

Khabib and Conor had" Let's wrestle, Let's wrestle". And Islam and Jordan will have" Lets grapple, Lets grapple".

[@anklepick9524]

Yeah, he doesn't want any of that wrestling with Jordan.

[@keithseymour3449]

oh comon!

[@msa8499]

Islam champ

[@tengo257]

Waiting for his side of the story! Otherwise, asking for a fight and then not accepting it is a very bad look. Especially since us fans got so excited by the idea!

[@wongpantai9710]

Asking what and not accpeting what, u have to know the whole story Islam ask for 170, RDA want at 155 It doesnt make sense for somebody who just got title shot a week ago to risk his title shot for a sellout fighter.

[@maank1tel1]

Also the times only 5days, so very risk for Islam if he should cut his weight That's why he asked in 170 That's what I'm thinking

[@minesteambrand769]

@@wongpantai9710 rda want 170. Go read his tweet

[@asimaziz7298]

IMO guys, the UFC matchmakers didn't want that fight. Given the current scenario of Russia & Ukraine, they perhaps didn't want a Russian fighter on this main card.

[@tengo257]

@@asimaziz7298 damn man, ignorance must be bliss. There are already two of Khabib's teammates fighting on the card!

[@ProsperitySt]

Islam should've taken the fight. He needs to be out there to be valuable for UFC. He's reserved personality and lack of interviews is only pulling him down. He needed to take this fight to show that he will do whatever it takes.

[@TrojaFojaRugs]

It's good Khabib told them to improve english if you wan't to be superstar, all of them have done that alot

[@dfpguitar]

Islam should take on Jordan at a big exhibition like Ben Askren did at MSG. But they should do one wrestling match and one submission match. I think Islam is right about Jordan, he excels in wrestling though very basic power moves like blast doubles and charging people out of the circle. Would be really fun to see.

[@kemailimeroski3983]

Is it possible that Islam reconsidered RDA fight because if he got injured he won`t be able to step in for Gaethje or Oliviera if something happens?

[@bintang.petunjuklitevideo8720]

lol he not replacement.. he want to fight at Dubai

[@Mpozada89]

He didnt want that smoke.

[@thegreenbean6777]

In my opinion, if you’re not serious about stepping in then don’t raise your hand.

[@KatarinaMMA]

Dana said the UFC really wanted the RDA vs Islam fight to help the card this weekend. Why doesn't Islam go to the UFC now and say he really wants that fight? We all know the contracts aren't set in stone. He will still have to fight Benny but this would be a way to make a statement to the fans/MMA community. This would be the best option for him - to get this fight back with RDA.

[@yn1407]

why not if we listen from both . So u decide as fan which one tell the truth.

[@goatesterlive8820]

I watched jesseonfire YT,he beautifully explained uncle dana see this business like a chess game especially in negotiating the contract..he will make a move like telling a lie or "we will see"and you counter and on and on.if he lose,no hard feeling for him..so,as a true mma fan,we have to understand how uncle dana do the business

[@yeonu8228]

If you know Dana, then you know how this business work..In Dana head is only money..!! Look how Dana play dirty to Khabib..He send 2 BS contract and casually cancelled it..And guess what, Dana will always do it again..I bet Ali who turn down the offer, as UFC not give what their demand for short notice offer..

[@e.a.poecrnimacak354]

@@Adnan71414 Yes, but I don't know who would like to see Conor vs Oliveira rather than Makhachev vs Oliveira. Conor is a can now, nothing but an easy money for Oliveira or anybody else at 155 lbs.

[@fidbb5912]

really missed watching umar fight,wtf umar didnt fight likee so long where is his opponent

[@derpymemes9694]

umar is the only one who learned english from ali cause that Egyptian accent strong

[@AnimalLover-pc3gq]

In twitter islam said RDA late response,so the answer is what is it?

[@ronaldbbx631]

It’s so unfortunate Islam is getting punished by Dana for this. I feel like he should fight for the title and have Dariush fight the winner of RDA/moicano

[@gof4st3r]

Why didn't it happen?????

[@faizaansheikh9445]

I watched this video two hours before on Khabib channel. It's confusing.

[@blue7lvn245]

Rda fight would have been wicked

[@drann5936]

Bro why didnt he take the rda fight? :(

[@patricknewcombe3407]

3:03

[@ocerco93]

i love it was true... islam vs rda :( unfortunetly its not !

[@100Gambit]

Probably a weight cut issue. Islam wanted to do it at a higher weight