Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. RandomMan. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! A cold, deep void, bottomless and unyielding. I like that Im the first to call him out and I truly want to fight him. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. All rights reserved. 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The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. Alvarez, Gaethje's opponent, is no stranger to this sort of battle. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. by 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. "I make money. Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov called out UFC President Dana White following the split draw in the UFC 282 main event. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[8]. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrovs teenage son. 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. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. 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? Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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. Poirier said, "I didn't know it in the fight, but I knew it the night of and the next morning. 'v' Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. 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. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. They are simply fighters. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. "He hasn't been at this level," Johnson toldFight Society's Damon Martin. 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.. 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. So, nope. [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. [38], Afterward, Gaethje fought Dan Lauzon at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013, finishing Lauzon by knockout with a right uppercut in the second round. You'll be right back here." He's facing a monster. [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. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. He does take a lot of shots. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet. Everything lands on the button. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. Its a big challenge for me. 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. I think Im the next guy in line. You expected a continuation of the meme, but it was me, EruditeEbert. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. Browse 1,188 justin gaethje stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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. 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. See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. Krijg toegang tot het beste van Getty Images en iStock met ons eenvoudige abonnement. He'll need all of them. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Gaethje, 34, is coming off his second UFC title fight loss when he was submitted by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in May 2022. Took her about a second and a half. Not Kadyrov dont be ridiculous, just his son! [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. 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. Were waiting for the contract to make it official. [13], Gaethje has two sisters. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. 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. 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. 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. "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. 852. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. Well see what happens. Thats what it is as of now. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. I'm going to hit them, kick them. Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. 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 . Went for the kids birthday party. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. Go F*ck Yourself.. I'm 6'2 185. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. He looks the exact same. 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. I get paid a lot of money when I beat Khabib and then fight Conor with the belt. Go Fuck yourself.. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Getty Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. Hey, it's Michael. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. [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. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." 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. Do you believe hes telling the truth? Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. He has now worked in the industry for over two years. "They better block their face and knock me out. They don't have the unhinged, oddly pure, anger that drives a Diaz brother. His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. Not so much. "[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. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. 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 . His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. 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. But finally, I almost wanted to say thankfully but thats a bad thing to say, he got knocked out twice. He said, "I used to be blind. Gaethje is the #2 ranked lightweight. Everything lands on the button. They are still doing what theyve been doing. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. 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 dont want to be angry I want to control it.. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a few years ago. On February 12th, 2018, Twitter user @blackmidgetguy replied to a tweet asking "Why can't I have a guy like this for Valentine's" with the message "I'm literally the guy in the pic" (shown below). I did 96 hours one week. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. Also, itll bring me closer to the title. "[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. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. 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. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. 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 . With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. [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. 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 "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. 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. Never met the guy. Gaethje left Johnson laying. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. 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. A fighter who seeks out and thrives in the chaos many others spend their professional lives hoping to avoid: "He is always flirting with absolute disaster. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. 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. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. I like that. 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. [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. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrov's teenage son. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. 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. 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. I want to be a UFC champion. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. . #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. Next fight, Id get paid the same. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. 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. 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). #UFC249pic.twitter.com/jXPNYAjX3h", "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18", "Revised UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Card | MMAWeekly.com", "UFC 249 Results: Justin Gaethje Wears Down Tony Ferguson, Wins Belt", "UFC 249 Scorecard: Gaethje was crushing Ferguson before 5th round TKO", "UFC 249 Bonuses! [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. The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. But he's also the past. I also like to shoot guns.. 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. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). While Gaethje is prepared to play the waiting game and await the title fight scheduled for April 2020, he told Luke Thomas that hes 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. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. If I fought him now, Id make the same amount as if I fought anybody. @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. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. The topic recently drew attention again during a back and forth between Gaethje and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). 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. Never heard Im glad its at 170. 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." I was told to get ready for March. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. UFC . by Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Fight of the Year (2021). 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. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. It gets you tired. 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. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. I had horrible vision. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. 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As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. I know Im close. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. Don. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. [78], Gaethje faced Edson Barboza on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Went for the kids birthday party. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. 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 . pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. [83] The win also earned Gaethje his third Performance of the Night bonus award. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. Jokes shouldn't be made out of this. Justin Gaethje. 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. He finished the season with a 144 record and was named to the Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. 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. 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. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. Please check your email for a confirmation. [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. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. I also like to shoot guns. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. Ataman earned the biggest win of his career in July 2022 when he took out ex-lightweight king Rafael dos Anjos via fifth-round KO. Usman otoh looks how I would look if I worked out like a pro athlete (everyday, eat right, have trainers, etc). A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. 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. 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