I know Im close. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. [21] He initially applied to a small college in Arizona as he wanted to stay close to his family, but instead accepted an offer from the NCAA Division I program at the University of Northern Colorado. He's facing a monster. He was a two-time Arizona state champion as a wrestler at Safford High School, and an NCAA Division I All-American during his time at the University of Northern Colorado. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. "When I take a right hand, I roll with it. With reports of a lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked for April 2020 and other lightweight fights being announced recently, top contender Justin Gaethje is without a scheduled fight, and he seems to be okay with that. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. That made him a better fighter. "[112], In a 2020 ESPN interview, Gaethje stated he realized after transitioning from wrestling to mixed martial arts that, while winning was still important, entertaining the fans could earn him more money. [84], On April 6, it was announced that Gaethje would step in on short notice to face Tony Ferguson for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship on April 18, at UFC 249. Some avoid it for a time, skirting around the cage in a desperate backwards race from a man who will never stop coming. I was there. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. Went for the kids birthday party. [56], On October 17, 2016, it was announced that Gaethje would defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Joo Zeferino on December 31, 2016, at WSOF 34 in the main event. In his immediate response, Gaethje accused Portnoy of "slander," insisting that while he attended the birthday of one of Kadyrov's son, he never met the widely criticized dictator, whose. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. "[14], Gaethje lost a back-and-forth fight via TKO in the fourth round to Dustin Poirier on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. Thank you to @SugarRaySefo @alidominance #WSOF", "WSOF 2 results recap: Justin Gaethje vs Gesias Cavalcante fight review and analysis", "World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 6 recap for 'Burkman vs Carl' on NBC Sports", "WSOF's Justin Gaethje: I'd rather prove myself as best in the world than make a million dollars", "For WSOF champ Justin Gaethje, who needs Wikipedia when you've got heavy hands? Afterward, he talked to his coaches about his intentions on trying out the new sport, to which he was told that he had to get his grades up in order to get an amateur bout. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. One of them was Justin Gaethje. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. [39], The three stoppage victories secured Gaethje a shot at the inaugural WSOF Lightweight Championship, in the headline bout of WSOF 8 against Richard Patishnock on January 18, 2014. The former UFC lightweight interim champion posted a video of Pimblett along with Barstool Sports people demanding a Fight of the Night bonus from Dana White. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. They are still doing what theyve been doing. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. He does take a lot of shots. He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. Fight of the Night. I'm 6'2 185. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[8]. Updated Powered by. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Fight of the Year (2017). [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. By Drew Beaupr January 14, 2023 (Zuffa LLC/Associated Press) A lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev is close to being finalized for UFC 286 in London. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. Mauricio Rua isn't going to be one of those fighters who flip-flops on retirement, and vows his UFC 283 swan song will stick. Justin Gaethjes Likely Next Fight: UFC Promised Us, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. Powered by. But finally, I almost wanted to say thankfully but thats a bad thing to say, he got knocked out twice. A few years ago, people in the United States were prohibited from doing business with entities owned by Kadyrov by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with the Office of Foreign Assets Control listingextrajudicial killing, torture, or other gross violations as some of the reasons for the sanctions. Last month, images and footage emerged of a trio of former UFC champions former interim lightweight titleholder Gaethje, former welterweight king Kamaru Usman, and former two-division champ Henry Cejudo shooting guns at the Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. About I'm Literally the Guy in the Pic, also known as Why Can't I Find a Guy Like This?, is a series of photoshopped tweets based off a Twitter exchange between users @reganslatic and @McCartyConnor, in which the latter claims to be a person seen in a photograph posted with the message "Why can't I find a guy like this ugh." Recommended videos I was there, Gaethje wrote. He has now worked in the industry for over two years. Born in Safford, Arizona, Gaethje began wrestling when he was four years old. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. The UFCs lightweight division has picked up activity rapidly, even with two of their fighters scheduled to fight at welterweight, and from the sound of things, Justin Gaethje is more than willing to wait his turn and let the title picture play out and take a fight against the winner if it is offered. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. Jokes shouldn't be made out of this. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. That didnt happen, so right now Im next.. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. I got in this sport for one reason and that was to fight for a world title., In the lead up to McGregors return booking, Gaethje said he was not made aware of any discussions he might fight the Irishman. A man of Gaethje's ability who fought more conservatively might not get the knockouts, but he would be cruising past the competition with little difficulty. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a. Were waiting for the contract to make it official. It's from that acceptance that greatness springs, allowing him the freedom to throw himself into harm's way, betting big that he will finish you before you can end him. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. 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"[116], Gaethjealong with UFC President Dana White, fighters Colby Covington and Henry Cejudo, and manager Ali Abdelazizattended a rally for President Donald Trump in September 2020, with the fighters being acknowledged by the President. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Justin Gaethje had the same thing., Getting KOd Twice Changed Justin Gaethje, UFC Legend Says, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. For some reason, my mind will not let me do it. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. A leading source for MMA News since 2002. 852. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. Making an appearance on The Luke Thomas Show on Sirius XMs Fight Nation, Gaethje said his place is being the guy waiting for the lightweight title shot while others fight for their spot within the division. In an appearance on the PBD Podcast, Rutten opened up on urging the human Highlight reel to change his aggressive fighting style before he made his way to the UFC. A former NCAA All-American wrestler at the, "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a, In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. [22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje appears to be on a collision course with streaking Rafael Fiziev, the latter told Captain Hardcore in a recent interview.. Fiziev has been . 'i' [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). to view the image gallery, [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. [90] This made Gaethje the only fighter in UFC history to win at least one fight night bonus in each of his first seven appearances. [113] When asked after his loss to Poirier in 2018 why he did not use his wrestling in the bout, Gaethje said, "Ive been wrestling my whole life. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). On September 6th, 2016, Twitter user @McCartyConnor[3] replied to the tweet with "hey," @reganslatic replied with "no" and @McCartyConnor responded, "I'm literally the guy in the pic" (shown below). Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. Press I think Im the next guy in line. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. Its a dangerous fight for me. While his former opponent Dustin Poirier believes Gaethje is the biggest threat to current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gaethje recently discussed his place within the division. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. Never heard Im glad its at 170. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrovs teenage son. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." Like a horror-movie villain, Gaethje thrives on this fear, stalking, ever stalking, until a man has no choice but to stand and fight. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. If it gets canceled, Ill record a story like, UFC, whats going on?'. Ill be ready when the opportunities come. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. The Best Selling PPV of 2022", Professional MMA record for Justin Gaethje, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Gaethje&oldid=1134020511, 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 16:47. Although he is still a pressure fighter, Wittman said that Gaethje now takes fewer risks and is more selective about when to trade punches. Gaethje, 34, is coming off his second UFC title fight loss when he was submitted by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in May 2022. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. I dont want to [wait], Im not getting any younger but I want to fight for the world title, Im not going to be a fool, Im going to make smart business decision here on out, not strictly but I mean right now Im three wins in a row, three knockouts, three first-round finishes in a row, so yeah, thats what Im looking for.. I'm going to hit them, kick them. According to White, "The Predator," one of the fiercest heavyweights in UFC history, simply wants easier fights for more money. Ultimately I got into this for one reason, thats to fight for a world championship, if thats at the end of the road then absolutely. I was there., Are you saying all Russians look alike? [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. Do you believe hes telling the truth? Please check your email for a confirmation. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. So, nope. Fiziev is currently ranked No. All permutations: forced as hell, Mar 27, 2018 at 03:16PM EDT UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. I think I sold myself so hard on the fact that this is not wrestling. Thats an outright lie and slander. Are you really fighting for those fans? Promotion broadcast partner ESPN reported on Saturday that the bout has nearly been finalized. Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. I think he doesn't want to take the risk. Fight of the Year (2021). Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. Rey Del. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion, The brawler is renowned for his fighting style, which saw him net ten performance-based bonuses in record time, and also received, honors twice, against Michael Johnson in 2017 and, The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to, Rutten Compared Gaethje to Chandler & Wanderlei Silva. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for it. The brawler is renowned for his fighting style, which saw him net ten performance-based bonuses in record time, and also receivedFight of the Yearhonors twice, against Michael Johnson in 2017 and Michael Chandler in 2021. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. [96] After a back-and-forth fight, Gaethje won the bout via unanimous decision despite knocking Chandler down and nearly finishing him in the second round. What do you make of Justin Gaethjes defense of his recent visit to Chechnya and decision to attend the birthday party of Ramzan Kadyrovs son? Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. Thats what it is as of now. Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. Gaethje is the #2 ranked lightweight. A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. In plaats hiervan in. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. [99][100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107], Gaethje faced Charles Oliveira on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274 for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. "He hasn't been with the bright lights, he's great at what he does, but he might be out of his league on this one.". He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion.As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.. Born in Safford, Arizona, Gaethje began wrestling when he was four years old. [111], As a two-time Arizona State high school champion and an NCAA Division I All-American, Gaethje has some of the best wrestling credentials in the UFC's lightweight division. Gaethje reiterated that in another tweet, which came after other Twitter users commented on the images and videos that emerged from the visit. [21], As a junior, Gaethje went 5-2 at the 2010 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship to earn 7th place and All-American status. Go Fuck yourself.. 1 contender. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . Instead, he's a man on a mission to deliver violence in uncomfortable proximity, a fighter who starts in your face and makes a concerted effort to never allow you to be more than a couple of steps away. I like that. Miljoenen beelden, videos en muzikale opties van hoge kwaliteit wachten op u. Maak gebruik van de wereldwijde schaalgrootte, data-gedreven inzichten en het netwerk van meer dan 340.000 makers van Getty Images om voor uw merk exclusieve content te creren. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. It gets you tired. [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. The news was first. Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. In regards to Kadyrovs son, the UFC also recently came under fire after he was seen attending the UFC 280 pay-per-view alongside Khamzat Chimaev in October. Go F*ck Yourself: Justin Gaethje Fires Shot at Dave Portnoy While Denying Links With Russian Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282, Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. by One more thing. Autumn Able. I'm more jacked than Justin although I'm sure I stand no chance against him in a 5 min sparring round where he was blindfolded. Gaethje will return to action for the first time since he fell short of UFC gold against then-champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in May 2022. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. It seems as though it is Gaethje who provides all of the back-and-forth in his fights.". "I take shots on the forehead. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. It's just didn't matter. Cutting Gerald Harris, who was 3-0 in the UFC with 3 KO's because he was severely concussed and only made it out of the first round against Falcao because time ran out or he would have tapped, and. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. I did 96 hours one week. All rights reserved. He said, "There can be guys out there who are 130 with 13 decisions, and they're not [even] getting paid $5,000 to fight because nobody is watching. [47], Gaethje had a rematch against Palomino on September 18, 2015, at WSOF 23 and defended his belt again, finishing Palomino in the second round by TKO. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. "I make money. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. On July 16th, 2017, a screenshot of the exchange was submitted to FunnyJunk[4] by user rustledjimmie, where it garnered more than 2,200 points and 100 comments over the next year. Years before Michael Chandler vs. Justin Gaethje was even a remote possibility, the two-time Bellator lightweight champion gave an assessment of the man he's about to face at UFC 268.. As a guest . He said, "I used to be blind. Never met the guy. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. They are simply fighters. 'r' [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. That includes Khamzat Chimaev, Henry Cejudo and formerly Khabib Nurmagomedov. He's what politicians feared when they banned the sport of mixed martial arts across the country in the 1990s, a man unafraid of his own potency and the potential consequences of his actions, comfortable with the problems his sledgehammer fists create every time he touches another man's body. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. He'll need all of them. Don. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. [13] When he was 18, Gaethje spent a summer himself at the Morenci mine. In response to Gaethjes defense, however, some pointed out that attending Kadyrovs sons birthday party and interacting with him, which many perceived as a display of public support, is still worthy of the same criticism. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. @Justin_Gaethje discusses where he fits into the UFC lightweight landscape and his conditions for being a backup for Khabib vs Ferguson #TLTS@lthomasnews pic.twitter.com/6lK65IySbe, MMA on SiriusXM (@MMAonSiriusXM) December 3, 2019. Legal Information: Know Your Meme is a trademark of Literally Media Ltd. By using this site, you are agreeing by the site's terms of use and privacy policy and DMCA policy. [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Went for the kids birthday party. This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. Honestly, being in front of that many people, being able to put my skills on the line at the highest level on a pay-per-view, all of those things, it was a dream come true for me. Demetrious Johnson opens up about his pay during his time with the UFC. Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. Gaethje left Johnson laying. His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. Took her about a second and a half. Next fight, Id get paid the same. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. But he's also the past. Former interim lightweight UFC champion Justin Gaethje has publicly acknowledged a photograph of himself attending a birthday party for the teenage son of Ramzan Kadyrov, but has denied ever . Browse 1,188 justin gaethje stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The head of the Chechen republic Ramzan Kadyrov is an avid MMA follower and has connections with some of the prominent combat sports stars, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, Magomed Ankalaev, and more. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. I dont know nothing about it. Gaethje is a whole other animal, man. So, you want to be as calm as possible. That's the only way to get away from me. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. Database Moderator & God Tier Swag & Protip Advisor & Karma Tycoon & Meme Boi, Digital Archaeologist & Treasurer & Media Maid, Digital Archaeologist & Treasurer & Media Bus Boy, Digital Archaeologist & Treasurer & Collection Butler. Gaethje is being quiet, Ali Abdelaziz tried to say something. There's nothing wrong with that. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. Stipe Miocic Open To Francis Ngannou Trilogy In Boxing, UFC 283 Media Day: Teixeira/Hill, Figueiredo/Moreno Face Off, UFC Vegas 283 Sleeper Scrap: Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira, Bo Nickals UFC Debut Now Set For UFC 285, Report: Valentina Shevchenkos Return Set For UFC 285. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. All of those things came true. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. "They better block their face and knock me out. With that in mind, the decision of the three Ali Abdelaziz-managed fighters to tour a facility designed to train special forces prior to joining the Russian army, as well as a birthday party for one of Kadyrovs teenage sons, caused immense backlash and controversy. [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. PROTIP: Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. I make money. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrov's teenage son. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets, Thats the only question, Fiziev said regarding what event he and Gaethje would clash at. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. While Gaethje is prepared to play the waiting game and await the title fight scheduled for April 2020, he told Luke Thomas that he's willing to be a standby substitute for the title fight, if the UFC is willing to pay up and cover the cost of his training camp. [17] He still holds the seventh-most near falls (218) and the ninth-most team points scored (1057.5) in the history of the state as a wrestler. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. With MMA, there are egos involved. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. [13], Gaethje has two sisters. 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Hey, it's Michael. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. Fight of the Night. 'v' Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. Still, Gaethje refuses to accept being passed over for a shot at the Oliveira-Poirier winner. Fight of the Night. And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. 2023 Getty Images. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! I also like to shoot guns.. Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. His dad just retired from 35 years of work, a teacher and volunteer who takes time to travel with. And I was far sighted in one eye and nearsighted in another eye. "[13] Gaethje recalled that as he was about to leave the mine to attend university, two of his co-workers told him, "You'll be right back, you ain't gonna make it in college. If I fought him now, Id make the same amount as if I fought anybody. Nobody is tougher than the person you're. The promotions president, Dana White, and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier were also seen taking pictures with the child of the Chechen dictator just days after he was filmed alongside Ukrainian prisoners of war in a propaganda video. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. Its a big challenge for me. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. What do you think about UFC fighters ties with Kadyrov? Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. I've never not wanted to win a belt, but I wanted to make money, and the surest way to make money in this sport was to be exciting." [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. vs. Elite level BJJ instructional videos designed to help you learn Jiu Jitsu techniques online You can set a timer for 20-60 mins to get as many GOOD 20 rep sets in that time frame The BJJ Coach Store supplies the highest quality Kimonos, Rash Guards, Shorts Belts and other Jiu Jitsu Apparel If you enjoyed this video, then you may also enjoy our popular online video course 'BJJ Building. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! [26][27] He won true-second at the NCAA Western Regional Championships[28] and so qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division I 149 lb Championship,[29] where he posted a 12 record to end his senior season with a 178 record. The result saw Kadyrovs fighter (Ankalaev) denied a UFC title, which the dictator ironically blamed on politics before demanding UFC change the result pic.twitter.com/zN3LMvXgI7, Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports) December 11, 2022. Acknowledging that waiting for the winner of the scheduled title fight in April would leave him on the sidelines until possibly the second or third quarter of the UFCs 2020 schedule, Gaethje said hes looking to make smart business decisions and he got into the sport to become champion, so hes willing to wait. Jim Miller hurt my calf really good, but nothing like that. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a few years ago. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. Getty 152 [deleted] 3 yr. ago some people never age smh 30 MartyLakeBoozeMan 3 yr. ago Bout to take his bro to some dark places. This made him the first Northern Colorado wrestler to attain Division I All-American status since Larry Wagner in 1970. Khabib Nurmagomedov. He looks the exact same. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. [11][12] Gaethje's father Ray retired as a copper miner in September 2019, after 36 years working at the Morenci mine. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Then there are his opponent's, wide, in awe, knowing they've stared into the soul of a predator and slightly uncomfortable with what that means. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. [35], Gaethje was signed by the World Series of Fighting on December 2, 2012,[36] and made his debut on March 23, 2013 at WSOF 2 against Gesias Cavalcante, finishing the fight in the first round through TKO (doctor stoppage) after opening a cut above Cavalcante's left eye. "[115] Dan Hardy stated on Inside the Octagon that before the surgery Gaethje's "eyesight was so bad that he actually had to physically be in contact with his opponent to know what he was hitting. He battled Charles Oliveira in April 2022 at UFC 274 and lost in the first round after submitting to a rear-naked choke. After The Highlight called out members of the sports and pop culture blog for comments regarding Paddy Pimbletts performance at UFC 282, Portnoy hit back by mentioning that the lightweight contender had been seen hanging out with a warlord accused off brutal crimes., People are telling me @Justin_Gaethje was recently seen hanging out with a warlord accused of brutal crimes against humanity so its hypocritical for him to say we look bad for supporting Paddy when he supports a warlord. I also like to shoot guns. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. "The truth is it's good for the sport in general to have superstars," Gaethje said. I don't get hit a ton on the button. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Well see what happens. [92][93] He lost the fight via technical submission due to triangle choke in the second round, marking the first submission loss in his mixed martial arts career. I think what makes him is the pressure he can push forward. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. Fiziev has been targeting The Highlight for months, and he told the outlet that the UFC has promised him that hell have the opportunity to take Gaethjes No. After the controversy arose, Portnoy decided to comment on Gaethjes relationship with him and Justin didnt take it well. Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. Lost to Gaethje via TKO at WSOF 19 and WSOF 23 in 2015. 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Also, itll bring me closer to the title. Gaethje. shooting guns at the Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya, the UFC also recently came under fire after he was seen attending the UFC 280 pay-per-view alongside Khamzat Chimaev in October, Amanda Nunes Title Defense Targeted For UFC 285, Planned Opponent Revealed, Jon Jones Speaks On Francis Ngannous UFC Release, Francis Ngannou Addresses Viral PFL Shirt Picture & Speculation, Francis Ngannou Opens Up On UFC Departure, Responds To Dana White. Getty "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. [21], In June 2020, it was announced that Gaethje would be inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in wrestling. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! While Gaethje's. He began his amateur MMA career while in college, turned professional in 2011 and joined the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) in 2013, where he became Lightweight Champion. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. [98] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. [48], At WSOF 29 on March 12, 2016, he defended his belt against Brian Foster via TKO due to leg kicks at 1:43 of the first round. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. [88][89] He also continued his bonus award streak, earning the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. to view a random entry. RandomMan. #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Each of his World Series of Fighting bouts was a reunion of sorts for the sport's hardcore fans who saw glimpses of the familiar in his uncomplicated approach. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. His paternal grandfather boxed while serving in the United States Army. Went for the kids birthday party. SAFFORD Justin Gaethje has about 10,000 secret weapons going into his championship fight Saturday in Abu Dhabi at UFC 254. [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. ! Went for the kids birthday party. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. [63] Sherdog named this fight as the best fight of 2017,[64] and round 2 of the fight as the best round of the year. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. I have a fight on my contract. Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. UFC 285 will be hosted at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the 4th, and the Octagon will head to the O2 Arena in London, England, for UFC 286 on March 18. His are the blistering lowkicks of Marco Ruas, thrown with the confidence of a man with the wrestling chops to avoid all but the best takedown attempts. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. [60] It was announced on May 12 that he would make his debut against the veteran Michael Johnson on July 7, at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. He tore my quad. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. With Conor McGregor booked to fight Donald Cerrone and UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov slated to defend his title against Tony Ferguson, there arent many realistic options left for Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC). There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. Thats my job now.. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. by On December 21st, 2014, Twitter user @reganslatic tweeted "Why can't I find a guy like this ugh" followed by a photo of a young man with hearts photoshopped by his head. He does take a lot of shots. He further expanded on how being angry can compromise technique. This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 12/2/2019, Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked for April 2020, Dustin Poirier believes Gaethje is the biggest threat, Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz headlines UFC New Mexico, Aniah Blanchard, daughter of Walt Harris, was shot to death, prosecutors seeking death penalty. The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. Those fans? Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT The region is ruled by Kadyrov, whose multiple human rights violations and support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been publicly documented in recent times. The former World Series of Fighting champ says he isnt disappointed the UFC went with Cowboy., Its pretty much the exact same scenario as when Conor said he was going to fight me the first time, Gaethje said. Until next week. "Ataman's" biggest career win yet came in his last time out in July 2022, knocking out former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos to extend his current streak to six straight. Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. I'm going to be in Boston area, actually Amesbury, Massachusetts on November 12th and 13th at the actor studio performing my show, a paper orchestra. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. Added [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. My Heart Episode 23 My Spring Break Episode 22 The Letter to Me Episode 21 The Letter and Me Episode 20 My Chocolate Episode 19 My Mom Episode 18 My Birthday Episode 17 My Christmas Episode 16 My. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. So thats me. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. I was 20/60 in one eye and 20/200 in another eye. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 for an eye poke. in reply to Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. He's . UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has defended himself after coming under fire for his recent trip to Chechnya, which reportedly came at the invitation of the republics dictator Ramzan Kaydrov. [49][50][51] Three days later, Gaethje was suspended indefinitely by the Colorado State Athletic Commission for "unsportsmanlike conduct" after he performed his signature celebration, a backflip off the top of the cage, in the aftermath of his victory at WSOF 29. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. 2007-2023 Literally Media Ltd. Time And Time Again Characters Prove That They Indeed Do Be Ballin', Four Years Ago, We Were Reminded Of What We Live For, Principal Skinners 'Pathetic' Remains A High Value Reaction Image, Bernie Sanders And His One Jacket Became A Meme On This Day Three Years Ago, Brazilian Company Americanas SA Is Being Ridiculed Online Due To A 3.9 Billion USD Accounting Gap. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. [23][24][25] Gaethje dropped down to the 149 lb division for his senior year, but had struggles with weight cutting. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. 3 ranking in March. The former three-time King of Pancrase world champion, widely credited for pioneering liver shots inside the octagon, expanded on his stance against being angry in competition. 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