UFC 268: Rob Whittaker in the middle of Usman vs Covington beef

Bobby Knuckles looks back on the famous backstage bust-up between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
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[@s.e.1578]

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[@extrm161]

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[@HashBrown99Gaming]

Such a humble monster Rob is

[@bruceslasher6374]

Can't wait for him to humble Adesanye

[@rickymarino1208]

Gotta eat sum humble pie to know how to humble the humbler!!! Stay salty salt bael

[@uchikage6585]

@@bruceslasher6374 nah bruh rob gone sleep sleep, but rob should drop to welterweight to smack usman

[@bruceslasher6374]

I think he'll fight smarter now against Adesanye Just needs to try to do what Gastelum did

[@TheLeadHook]

@@bruceslasher6374 he tried gastelums tactics in the first fight he'll probably try to grapple like jan

[@robertg305]

Rob’s reaction was the best thing about that video lol

[@thejoke2791]

😆 So true.

[@pariah87]

I think Rob thought Usman was talking to him at first in the video too lol

[@XekTOr89]

The best was when he thought Usman was talking to him, he was all confused and then he turns around and sees Colby and he understands.

[@asanda8559]

@@XekTOr89 Facts🤣 although I think ole Bobby knuckles scrapes the floor with Colby and handily beats Usman.

[@SH-AQ_1]

And Khabib just turned around when location was talked about 😂

[@pdple9476]

Robert is so nice that he saved both of them from certain death.

[@bugzeew5782]

he had to distance himself from the action for their own good

[@stevewhite3331]

Usman beats rob today 🙌

[@herrautisto5294]

@@stevewhite3331 you have no idea how badly Whittaker fucks up Usman. Rob is a nightmare matchup for him

[@ddddsouza5184]

@@stevewhite3331 It is good to beleive that unicorns can exist but to actually convince people they exist is being delusional.

[@oninasrullah7757]

@@herrautisto5294 nah. Usman will whoop his ass.

[@JoRdAnRwS]

Whittaker's hilarious, seen an interview of him saying he thought Kamaru was yelling at him at first😂 "I was confused I'm like why doesn't he like me? Than I seen Colby standing there I'm like ohhh okay"

[@ajaznaik9245]

🤣🤣 why doesn't he like me

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moaxn4RooN6lh6s New Knockout Hit👌🏿

[@kevindebruyne323]

Imagine usman and colby getting into a brawl and hitting Rob accidentally and Rob knocks both of them out.

[@izam3854]

Usmam or colby will finsh whitaker, whitaker cant even win people in d division he lost more than once in the division he ran off

[@rayhan382]

@@izam3854 rob is the greatest anti wrestler in that weight class

[@suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261]

Yes, because we all know Rob is basically Superman against 2 of the most elite welterweights in the world... 🤤

[@kevindebruyne323]

@@izam3854 if you think they will out wrestle or grapple Rob go ask Romero, jascare, kelvin, cannonier and Brunson if you think they gonna outstrike him you r probably on cocain.

[@brianliew4546]

@@izam3854 imagine thinking Rob being able to outwrestle people from his division but him not being able to outwrestle guys below his division despite rob's weight advantage. Gtfo you casual, go watch your overly sexualized child anime. Oh wait shes not a child because she's 2000 years old so it's ok

[@bobbymudda]

Rob's such a classy guy. He's a professional fighter, yet he sees trouble and removes himself.

[@colejames423]

Which is exactly what anyone should do. Avoid the situation, deescalate if you can’t remove yourself, and only resort to violence if absolutely necessary. Whittaker is such a great dude, and solid role model.

[@m.o.b.5011]

Rob won't knock neither of them out. Don't be crazy.

[@chacestiverson4587]

@@m.o.b.5011 hahahahahahahahahaha what a joke

[@extrm161]

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[@number.2]

@@m.o.b.5011he’d straight up murder them

[@adohko]

He knows himself well.

[@keithgordon3823]

I love everyone in this situation LOL! Usman checks Colby, Colby don't move, and Rob feels that heat, and doesn't want to start throwing dude's through the f@#ing wall LOL!!!!! THE REAPER 💀💀💀

[@rickymarino1208]

Wtf?

[@llmmcc1946]

And Khabib behind Robert saying "Big drama show"

[@junglisticman3525]

Whittaker would beat usman in a fight ?

[@Robzi_1000]

@@junglisticman3525 that’s a great fight, I think so!

[@OnAeeir]

@@junglisticman3525 with ease

[@andreitomescu7847]

Everything about that scene was hilarious from Usman trying to provoke Colby, Colby ignoring him, Rob dipping out of there only to want to watch the drama show from a distance and Khabib saying ”big drama show and please don’t broke bus”. If I were in that situation, I would definately identify as Rob because I won’t want to get involved, but rather entertained by that shitshow.

[@habibbialikafe339]

brokebus mountain haha

[@mutualinduction139]

Amanda Nunez was backing usman there

[@geraldgonzalez4961]

I've seen that clip many many times, and I've always wanted to know what was Whittaker thinking during that moment. Finally! thank you!

[@kubobetterrelax7435]

He didn't want to kill both 💀

[@izam3854]

Who whitaker, he lost so much in the division he ran off usman will make him cry

[@lilsbvdsrt8119]

Like Izzy killed him ?

[@lilsbvdsrt8119]

Yo boy got knocked out twice in one fight lmao

[@oguzuke6958]

@@izam3854 Whittaker would dominate usman wym💀

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@izam3854 Usman is great no doubt but Whittaker's style is a bad match up for Usman

[@llmmcc1946]

In this clip Khabib is also shown later behind Robert laughing and saying "Big drama show" 🤣

[@shaysolomons2492]

Lol

[@rishyfishy8799]

All the time bus situation

[@rishyfishy8799]

Just dont broke bus

[@almightythor6405]

he was not interested until location was brought up as well

[@Team3xtreme]

Lmao Rob reminds me of that Homer Simpson disappearing into the bush meme

[@hermanperez3220]

Rob was like.. Nope..

[@janiterinadrum1627]

Robert Whittaker seems like a cool guy.. seems level-headed doesn't talk a bunch of crap about everybody.. seems professional and he's a great fighter.

[@johnkreese4706]

Yes he’s very professional unlike costa…..also he won’t be defeating adesanya in the rematch either when it happens

[@vn5774]

@@johnkreese4706 💯💯

[@johnkreese4706]

@@vn5774 as much as I like whittaker….adesanya is the king of the middleweight for the foreseeable future…only another adesanya could beat him at his own game….we’ll see what contender come out in the future

[@ponternal]

Seems like the most normal middleweight. The second most normal dude has stones that give him powers.

[@phillipedwardness9591]

When I see Rob I think three things - What a nice man - Can’t wait to see that crazy fast combo that closes the distance and ends with a kick that he always does - He really had an off night against Adesayna and made him look better than he is

[@sauce0rii]

Adesanya is good, and he is one of the greatest middleweights, but you’re right cause Robert had a year layoff. Edit: I said he’s good, and he’s great. So I corrected myself.

[@1994Trill]

The last part is absolutely hilarious.

[@1994Trill]

@@sauce0rii Max Holloway looked Godly after a year layoff. A year layoff isn't always bad. Dominic Cruz had like 3 years off and immediately beat Tj for the title. Isreal is just that good. Robert COULD beat him but Isreal also could startch Rob again.

[@bastard342]

@@sauce0rii bruh stop making excuses rob fought dumb

[@bastard342]

@@1994Trill ring rust is a myth

[@thelionofgreentown7995]

One of the all-time best UFC moments in my book for sure

[@ccraig4399]

In a parallel universe i love to see Robert defending his MW title against Usman.

[@tylerrobbins8311]

Robert would destroy Usman, stylistically he is a nightmare match up. He is arguable one of if not the best anti wrestlers in the UFC, pair this with his savage combos ending in a left high kick, and it's night night Usman.

[@TiMbO_sLyCe]

@@tylerrobbins8311 I don't think he would KO Usman. Usman has a crazy chin but I believe Usman would lose by unanimous decision.

[@rickjones5399]

@@tylerrobbins8311 stop saying anti-wrestling. Robert has good defensive wrestling, it's still wrestling!

[@nut-xn5ol]

Maybe not even a parallell universe, if rob wins the izzy rematch and izzy is taken out with injury, Usman could easily jump the queue to fight Rob if he wanted, and he has said in the past that he'd like to fight Rob if he went up to 185.

[@Chris-yr6io]

@@TiMbO_sLyCe Usman doesn’t have the craziest chin, he’s been rocked a couple times. Plus he’s never felt MW power before and people forget how hard Rob can actually hit. Couple that with the fact that Rob stopped takedowns from Romero and that Rob is much faster than Usman. Usman gets destroyed, knocked out within 2.

[@Nick-kb2jc]

Rob's face when he realizes what happening and turns around is hilarious. Lmao!

[@deucey89]

absolute legends! Australia Stand Up!

[@Corzza025]

@Alex he’s a dual citizen

[@lebanonjames1807]

@Alex His old man is European Australian and His Mum is Māori Samoan.

[@gsp2176]

When Whittaker looked at Usman,Usman went closer to colby to make it clear that he wasn't talking to Whittaker,even tho they are almost the same size he wouldn't want no smoke with Whittaker

[@ndg3174]

Usman is a ww but he would beat rob

[@wadeharris4700]

Agreed. Whittaker smokes usman

[@ved7816]

@@ndg3174 you dont know abt Bobby's crazy tdd, do you?? And on the feet bobby smokes Marty in 1 round

[@tacticalmattress]

@@TojnamComplex Except he gets murked by Whittaker or Adesanya. Only way he gets that belt is when those two drop from that division.

[@thejoke2791]

@@TojnamComplex He'll only do it if his Nigerian bro Izzy is no longer champ.

[@devanman7920]

That is actually too funny haha. Robs like nope I don't need this 😂 such a good dude hope he gets his belt back.

[@muragewanjiru9208]

Never gon happen.

[@devanman7920]

@@muragewanjiru9208 maybe not but we can hope.

[@seetsamolapo5600]

"I'm not the type of guy that can fight emotionally" - I guess every fighter had to figure which one they are, if not a combination of both

[@jeannettef6985]

Usman's dad stole $100,000 from hard working Americans.

[@laranjas69]

Bobby Knuckles is a treasure and must be protected at all costs

[@Marlonlangmusic]

It’s crazy how much I want more of this.

[@petrskvir8351]

Do you know if there is a full video of this with rob and alex? Where can i find it

[@sydneysid8162]

where is the full interview?

[@Monterey96]

Rob would’ve put em both away then ripped em up by their ears and ask “what did we learn here today”

[@TopeA8]

not sure about that. Usman is a big Welterweight. He CAN be successful at Middleweight. Ok maybe THEN yes. But NOW, I think Usman stands a chance against Rob. Usman is one of the most complete MMA fighters in the UFC. Probably top 5 in completeness.

[@peternorman1943]

The most down to earth UFC fighter, you can't not love Bobby

[@greaystatia7708]

Robert was standing there like "I'm not scared of u"

[@paulmill9816]

Oh Rob...he was like let me get up the hell outta here. LMAO

[@javinho]

Honestly I’m the same way when I witness a hostile situation whether it’s at work or in public I just walk away that tension gets overwhelming

[@caninecurry5823]

Bobby is a legend

[@LoriFoster]

A hard ass that avoided conflict! 🤠

[@reyreyes7285]

Bobby knuckles will be champ again!!!

[@Sami-eriboy]

Where is the whole interview pls

[@johnson8711]

What interview is this video from post a link?

[@bongologist420]

Rob straight up pulled a Homer Simpson disappearing into the bush

[@syntholshoulders1842]

my favorite real down undah ufc fighters

[@abhinavchauhan7864]

What is this show ? Where can i get full version of it ?

[@mannyrosado9887]

My favorite fighter, so deadly and accomplished, yet down to Earth fighter.

[@chubalongchar71]

People saying Usman would beat Whittaker. Come one, he fights at 170 for a reason.

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

What's the reason, Mr. Expert? Whittaker used to fight at 170 too. And?

[@chubalongchar71]

@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 he's at 185 now cos he's better at 185. Usman could have tried it if he had the balls to trade with the bigger guys.

[@Sunburnt_Icarus]

reminds me of that homer simpson gif where he backs up into the bush lmao

[@Chris75717]

Uhhh where can I watch the full version of this this is great

[@SK-ns6sl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmUl5aLgNusaMk

[@Chris75717]

@@SK-ns6sl I meant the full show with Rob and volk! Cheers though mate

[@SK-ns6sl]

@@Chris75717 yes, I realized that later :) they'll probably post the whole thing later, like in the Mike Tyson and Habib podcast... they usually send out teasers, clips for the first few days, then the whole interview comes later after editing and everything..

[@Forenzikproductions]

Rob saw them and said *OOP* 😳😬im out…

[@User-54631]

Seems like a chill guy.

[@sapcano6732]

Super likable dude 💯

[@fyvp007]

Is there the full interview with Alex and Rob somewhere?

[@Spiewick]

Situational awareness!

[@ovd1221]

Rob slowly fading to the background lmao everywhere bus situation just don't broke bus 😂

[@bossman3292]

Love that these two are repping Aus... both of them are great in and out of the cage

[@jeremyjordan6786]

That is my favorite Rob moment. 😂😂😂

[@abhimanyukanwal2955]

Bobby woulda smacked both of em lol

[@notjordan7931]

Idk bout that, he got beat by wonder boy way back at ww if usman put on weight right I think he could make it competitive

[@swashbuckler2319]

Yeah, na, Whittaker got KO'd clean at WW, he wouldn't have done shit

[@tialembalkralo8664]

@@notjordan7931 mma math dont work bruh....Robert witthaker is a very good anti wrestlers...he beat brunson a big wrestler with ko power, beat yoel romera twice ...Wonder boy was a bad match up for Robert ,..

[@EFCDKZ]

@@swashbuckler2319 he's not a ww now though he'd beat them both

[@notjordan7931]

@@tialembalkralo8664 I never said mma math works cuz usman noir Covington even fought wonder boy I’m saying that the weight wouldn’t be that much of an issue

[@artexloop8692]

The realest in the game

[@carlosmelendez9342]

How could you not like Bobby knuckles

[@anthonywest5992]

Where can I watch this full interview?

[@michaeleverest3487]

How can you not love this guy?

[@thesilencer4638]

BREAKING: Usman vs Colby 2 is off. Bobby put them both to sleep with a cross - right high kick combo.

[@PheseantNetsuke]

I didn't believe you one second, Bobby Green is capable of no such feat.

[@thesilencer4638]

@@PheseantNetsuke hahahaha

[@bdoubleu6]

Has One of the best highlight reels “the reaper”

[@techstacker5361]

Rob would have thrown them both out of the building in one toss

[@jhondoe5147]

Mr Knuckles is always a pleasure.

[@Malachi4.3]

Love the REAPER 💪

[@OLHistoryEnglish]

Whittaker is the most adorable guy in UFC

[@cdamiengtz8992]

"I haven't been talkin shit at all"

[@SteveSimi]

NOOOoo .. They didn't get the best part of the video, when Rob was thinking he was talking to him and looks behind him!

[@TheGoodDoktor4451]

This dudes humility can be so unintentionally funny. My mans sitting there almost sayin. “Boy, if they got in a fight, I don’t know what I’d do!”

[@FlyRizzleDizzle]

Rob sounds congested as hell

[@AbdurRahman-mb1vr]

A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.

[@tast3blud]

Anyone know where I can watch this full interview? Love these two fighters a lot!

[@SK-ns6sl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmUl5aLgNusaMk

[@phantomboi]

Exit stage left 👀🤣

[@_Mugman420]

Where can I watch this for free?

[@mumtad]

The realest guy in the UFC. Legend

[@qwerty8601]

full vid?

[@smooth2120]

Colby and Rob where meeting each other Then Usman Kept chatting Shit to Colby and Rob thought it was him at First 😂

[@nickronin9618]

Rob will be back 💪

[@boblob3509]

Is there a full version of this

[@SK-ns6sl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmUl5aLgNusaMk

[@boblob3509]

@@SK-ns6sl i mean this interview with Alex and Rob

[@markdavis8430]

Full video?

[@hunterwest54]

This dude is and has been my favorite fighter for a while now! Such class, and literally nobody but Izzy has even come close to beating him.. his last 3 fights he literally won all 5 rounds in each of them. Yea go look up who those guys were... Fucking beast Rob is!!! ✌🤘🤘

[@helpoj]

It wouldve been sooooooo cool if kumaru and covington fought backstage, and colby accidently hits robbie so he gets dragged in and then khabib sees all the commotion so he jumps in too because why the fuck not and itd just be one big ufc royal rumble

[@kyeljohndavid7850]

I'd pay for that

[@petrskvir8351]

Where can I see this whole thing?

[@SK-ns6sl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmUl5aLgNusaMk

[@Oakshield2]

"Oy, this isn't where I parked my car"

[@thenotorious4OH5]

Dude is a true champ of a human being 💪🏻🖤

[@emjay2d]

lmfao whittaker casually sinks back into the bushes

[@DarkWingDuck703]

I think if rob punched me in the face I would say, “hey rob what’s up buddy”

[@Freko2011]

you wouldnt wake up bro, what you talking about

[@DarkWingDuck703]

@@Freko2011 that’s a good point

[@GerardoVillarreal1101]

Robert was like "gotta go continue my online game."

[@angelsjoker8190]

He be thinking "Ah no, those ladies having their hissy fit, I better go to the buffet, having a snack and watch that from distance."

[@sandy3077]

Love Rob's reaction 😂😂

[@debbiealberton3471]

Bobby Knuckles when are you coming back to the octagon

[@GgCashh451]

It was so funny when Robert was moving his head trying to find who kumaru was talking to😂😂😂

[@kobiecamp1134]

Rob was basically saying he didn't want to have to drop a couple of bombs on one of their heads if he got touched.

[@tedtyler9336]

lets be honest, considering Reaper size , he could eat both Colby and Usman

[@asahelkish5809]

Damn I laughed so hard 🤣

[@mohammadsharif6971]

bobby knuckles was like ight imma get outta here.

[@xra3502]

Rob: shit! Let me move over there and see the situation

[@Absolutepower7]

I think it’s IMPOSSIBLE to dislike Rob honestly

[@harshdwivedi5183]

That’s how I avoid my responsibilities! 🥺

[@maniravuru601]

Bobby 😅

[@reijoemarlopez926]

Reaper can beat both of them at same day. FACT.

[@jsavage9134]

Lmao Rob is like in good! 😂 they can have that mess