So thats me. His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. He battled Charles Oliveira in April 2022 at UFC 274 and lost in the first round after submitting to a rear-naked choke. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. I also like to shoot guns. Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". I think he doesn't want to take the risk. 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 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. He said, "I used to be blind. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. [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. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. to view the image gallery, Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. "I make money. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. ", "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! GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. Subsequently, many fighters took to their official social media accounts and shared their opinion about the outcome of the fight. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Its a dangerous fight for me. Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). I was there, Gaethje wrote. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. I think what makes him is the pressure he can push forward. Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . They don't have the unhinged, oddly pure, anger that drives a Diaz brother. 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. 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 . Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. Fight of the Night. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. 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 is being quiet, Ali Abdelaziz tried to say something. Born in Safford, Arizona, Gaethje began wrestling when he was four years old. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. 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. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. UFC . Never met the guy. Autumn Able. Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. So tickets . If. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. The news was first. 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? Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. All of those things came true. 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. I wouldnt be against it, ultimately I want to fight Khabib, I have to fight Khabib, if thats ultimately how it goes down then I will only be mad at myself if Im not ready for it.. 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. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. 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. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. The kicks alone can end a fight, but their main purpose is to drive an opponent back into the cage. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. [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. 852. With MMA, there are egos involved. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, Never met that guy. Don. 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. "They better block their face and knock me out. [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. "I take shots on the forehead. You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. 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). The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. Justin Gaethje, thats a fighter whos always exciting, Rutten said. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. 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. The topic recently drew attention again during a back and forth between Gaethje and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[8]. Ill be ready when the opportunities come. Went for the kids birthday party. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. He'll need all of them. 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. That's the only way to get away from me. 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. Never heard Im glad its at 170. That made him a better fighter. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. It's just didn't matter. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. It seems as though it is Gaethje who provides all of the back-and-forth in his fights.". 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. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. Gaethje is a whole other animal, man. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. I was there. Those fans? British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. His style demands it. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. For some reason, my mind will not let me do it. 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." However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. In equal measure, though, it isnt going to look good in the eyes of his fans considering everything thats happened. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. Just Scrap Radio Ep. He said to Brett Okamoto of ESPN in 2020, "I worked seven days a week, 12 hours every day. 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Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He simply sees himself as the No. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. 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. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. PROTIP: 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 . [13], Gaethje has two sisters. Until next week. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. 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. [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. 2023 Getty Images. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. Are you really fighting for those fans? Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. to view the video gallery, or He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. On February 23rd, Redditor Nick_1007 posted a photoshopped version of the original exchange featuring a picture of Elon Musk to /r/DeepFriedMemes[1] (shown below, left). #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! This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. I was 20/60 in one eye and 20/200 in another eye. Went for the kids birthday party. Well see what happens. 1 contender. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. I also like to shoot guns.. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. 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 also like to shoot guns. Come see me perform. RandomMan. [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. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. 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. Powered by. However, Gaethje immediately admitted that the word "kill" is quite harsh since. They are still doing what theyve been doing. According to White, "The Predator," one of the fiercest heavyweights in UFC history, simply wants easier fights for more money. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. I dont know nothing about it. I need to get paid again anyways, so it couldnt hurt. Gaethje left Johnson laying. Jokes shouldn't be made out of this. Fight of the Year (2017). His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Thats what it is as of now. Fight of the Night. Justin Gaethje. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. He does take a lot of shots. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. 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. A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. 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. Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. It puts me in punching range. 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. I know Im close. Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. [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. 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. 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. 152 [deleted] 3 yr. ago some people never age smh 30 MartyLakeBoozeMan 3 yr. ago Bout to take his bro to some dark places. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Went for the kids birthday party. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. I don't get hit a ton on the button. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. Not so much. Everything lands on the button. You need to control the anger. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. Please check your email for a confirmation. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. Getty See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. 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. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. 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. Its a big challenge for me. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. [31] After improving his grades, Gaethje made his amateur debut during the pre-season of his sophomore year (08'-09') on August 2, 2008, where he scored a slam knockout on his opponent. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. 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. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. Next fight, Id get paid the same. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. 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. I think Im the next guy in line. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? A former NCAA All-American wrestler at theUniversity of Northern Colorado, Gaethje could easily take that approach too. He tore my quad. That includes Khamzat Chimaev, Henry Cejudo and formerly Khabib Nurmagomedov. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. [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 is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? 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. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/justin-gaethje-not-odd-man-out-next-guy-in-line, MMA Junkie Radio #2984: Gaethje's win over 'Cowboy,' McGregor, Woodley and more. 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