Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. He is an accomplished wrestler who can stuff the best shots from even bad positions, and yet he insists his fights be contested on the feet and takes great pride in his record there. What do you think about UFC fighters ties with Kadyrov? I don't absorb every single bit of the punch. "They better block their face and knock me out. Went for the kids birthday party. I had horrible vision. He even accepts that one day he's not going to get up from one of the many punches that finds its way to his chin. Thats what it is as of now. 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. Fiziev is currently ranked No. However, previously it was reported by the Bloody Elbow journalist that Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, and Henry Cejudo met the warlord during their visit to Chechen. Those fans? He's facing a monster. Business has picked up in a major way in the UFCs lightweight division with the recent bookings of Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone (scheduled to take place at welterweight) and Paul Felder vs Dan Hooker, both fights scheduled to take place in early 2020, but these fights also leave contenders like Gaethje waiting in the wings. Next fight, Id get paid the same. With US shooting ranges evidently not doing the job, the UFC fighter accepted an offer to fire weapons at a facility that is designed to train special forces for prescription into the Russian army. 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. Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. 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. Since he came in half a pound over the championship limit, the title remained vacant as Gaethje lost out on his second attempt at the undisputed belt. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. Gaethje, 34, is coming off his second UFC title fight loss when he was submitted by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in May 2022. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. If something changes, Ill be shocked. 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. So tickets . The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. [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. [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. "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more money. 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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. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. But I did so much cardio this camp that it would not have been a problem for me to turn it into a wrestling match, but I just cant do it, it would not be fun for me. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. [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. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. 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. Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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. Not so much. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, Never met that guy. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. I also like to shoot guns. Lost to Gaethje via TKO at WSOF 19 and WSOF 23 in 2015. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. I did 96 hours one week. SAFFORD Justin Gaethje has about 10,000 secret weapons going into his championship fight Saturday in Abu Dhabi at UFC 254. 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Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. Fight of the Year (2017). 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. A former NCAA All-American wrestler at theUniversity of Northern Colorado, Gaethje could easily take that approach too. 'r' Fight of the Night. 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. [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 uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. Never met the guy. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. 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. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. Jim Miller hurt my calf really good, but nothing like that. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. 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. UFC . Justin Gaethje has ten UFC fights in his career and hasn't fought anyone ranked outside of the top-10 Absolute savage (h/t mmapack/IG) 17. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. Fight of the Night. Browse 1,188 justin gaethje stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. It puts me in punching range. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. I know Conor didnt fight me for the title contender fight that would have had to happen if he was going to pass me for the belt. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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. Its a dangerous fight for me. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. Would love your thoughts, please comment. So, nope. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Rey Del. It gets you tired. [87] Gaethje dominated the fight, stopping Ferguson via TKO in the fifth round, and thus ending Ferguson's record of 12 wins in a row. Gaethje is being quiet, Ali Abdelaziz tried to say something. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. @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. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. 'v' 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). Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. For some reason, my mind will not let me do it. 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 . Everything lands on the button. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. His paternal grandfather boxed while serving in the United States Army. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. [58] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. On March 24th, @reganslatic[6] tweeted the None of You Are Free of Sin comic along with the message "me every time a random person tweets me 'hey' or 'I'm literally the guy in the pic'" (shown below). Justin Gaethje breaking news and and highlights for UFC 286 fight vs. Rafael Fiziev, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from . [65], On July 13, 2017, the UFC announced that Gaethje would coach The Ultimate Fighter 26 along with Eddie Alvarez, with the duo expected to face each other at the conclusion of the season. I know Im close. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". to view a random entry. Its going to hurt you eventually., Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets, He was like, yeah but the fans love it. I said, they dont care. "A lot of people say I'm reckless and I take too many shots," he told me. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. 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. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. I absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. 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. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. [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. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. [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. by He hasnt fought in so long. Johnson couldn't say the same. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. "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.". Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. He does take a lot of shots. [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 Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Go F*ck Yourself.. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? "I make money. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. 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. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. I think Im the next guy in line. He simply sees himself as the No. But he's also the past. In plaats hiervan in. 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 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. Born in Safford, Arizona, Gaethje began wrestling when he was four years old. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. One of them was Justin Gaethje. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. 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. Gaethje, who will face off with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Saturday at UFC 218, is violence personified. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). Be smart. Then when he got knocked out, suddenly he started listening to Trevor Wittman, his coach who is an incredible coach. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. 3 ranking in March. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. 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. You lose three fights and you are a nobody anymore. [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrovs teenage son. [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. I dont know nothing about it. by He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. Until next week. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. You need to control the anger. In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. Everything lands on the button. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. [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. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). A cold, deep void, bottomless and unyielding. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje and UFC on ESPN+ 16's other key winners? 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. Its a big challenge for me. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. I like that. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. [88][89] He also continued his bonus award streak, earning the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. Demetrious Johnson opens up about his pay during his time with the UFC. 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. [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. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). His twin brother does too. Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. All permutations: forced as hell, Mar 27, 2018 at 03:16PM EDT [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. His dad just retired from 35 years of work, a teacher and volunteer who takes time to travel with. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. 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? With MMA, there are egos involved. 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. On July 18th, another screenshot reached the front page of /r/CringeAnarchy,[2] gathering upwards of 3,300 points and 100 comments prior to being archived. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. 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. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. [30], Gaethje first came into contact with mixed martial arts (MMA) as a freshman at the University of Northern Colorado, when he wrestled Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters such as Georges St-Pierre, Clay Guida and future opponent Donald Cerrone. [98] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. The winner of that [Khabib vs Tony] is looking like the most likely, Im planning on trying to maybe push myself to be ready for around that date [in April] just in case something happens but its super hard for me to get up for a training camp, get up for a fight when I actually dont have an opponent. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. ", "Bonus Show: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards", "February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW", https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA-2011.pdf, https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA-2010.pdf, https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA%202009.pdf, "UFC 249 generates over 700,000 PPV buys on ESPN+", "UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje reportedly sells 500K pay-per-view buys in the U.S.", "Midnight Mania! The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. He said to Brett Okamoto of ESPN in 2020, "I worked seven days a week, 12 hours every day. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrov's teenage son. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. 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