Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. 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. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. 105 with Julian Erosa, David Feldman, Cody Brundage, Bryan Battle, Journey Newson, and Saidyokub Kakhramonov, Dana White implores fans to call the commission over concerns that the Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon fight was rigged. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. I have a fight on my contract. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? They said either of those, March 4th or 18th. Fiziev went on to say that the promotion appears all in on the contest while Gaethje has remained quiet., I like that the UFC supported this fight from the beginning, Fiziev said. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. Justin Ray Gaethje (/ e d i /; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist.He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Im gonna take high road + not mention it. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. Go Fuck yourself.. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. So tickets . If. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. While Gaethje's. "I make money. [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. Went for the kids birthday party. Khabib Nurmagomedov. So, you want to be as calm as possible. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. 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. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. 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. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. 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. 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. I also like to shoot guns.. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. For some reason, my mind will not let me do it. [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. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. I think what makes him is the pressure he can push forward. 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 . He looks the exact same. 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. Well see what happens. [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. Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. 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. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. Usman otoh looks how I would look if I worked out like a pro athlete (everyday, eat right, have trainers, etc). [76] Gaethje rebounded from his two losses in emphatic fashion, winning the fight by knockout in the first round. 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. 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. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? Added His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. ! [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. Went for the kids birthday party. "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more money. They are simply fighters. 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. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. 'i' Powered by. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. I was there. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. [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. Demetrious Johnson opens up about his pay during his time with the UFC. 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. [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. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. Its a big challenge for me. 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. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. Thats an outright lie and slander. Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. [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. Powered by. 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. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys honing his skills as an amateur actor/boxer and loves going on occasionaltreks. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Fight of the Night. 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. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. All of those things came true. He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. 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? 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. I was there, Gaethje wrote. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. [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. 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. What do you think about UFC fighters ties with Kadyrov? I'm going to come forward. That made him a better fighter. 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). Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov called out UFC President Dana White following the split draw in the UFC 282 main event. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. [117] Gaethje praised Trump for his role in the UFC's early development, saying "Hes a reason that the UFC is here. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. [42], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Not so much. He tore my quad. Are you really fighting for those fans? Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. You want to clinch with him? 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. I like that. [70] Gaethje said after the loss, "It was the time of my life. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. 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 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. Alvarez, Gaethje's opponent, is no stranger to this sort of battle. Until next week. He does take a lot of shots. 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. And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. [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. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. Some avoid it for a time, skirting around the cage in a desperate backwards race from a man who will never stop coming. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? I need to get paid again anyways, so it couldnt hurt. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. 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. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. The kicks alone can end a fight, but their main purpose is to drive an opponent back into the cage. 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 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. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Press Fight of the Year (2017). He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. But he's also the past. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. So, nope. Jim Miller hurt my calf really good, but nothing like that. Updated "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. 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. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. Thats my job now.. [22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. [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. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. The UFC wants it. [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. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. to view the video gallery, or I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. After the controversy arose, Portnoy decided to comment on Gaethjes relationship with him and Justin didnt take it well. 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. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. Just Scrap Radio Ep. 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. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb). Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. to view the image gallery, In his immediate response, Gaethje accused Portnoy of slander, insisting that while he attended the birthday of one of Kadyrovs son, he never met the widely criticized dictator, whose documented crimes range from attempts to rid Chechnya of the LGBTQ+ community to torture and assassinations. [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. The news was first. With MMA, there are egos involved. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. 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. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! 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. 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. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete.
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