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. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. 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. 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." Once you lose control, you lose the fight. Usman otoh looks how I would look if I worked out like a pro athlete (everyday, eat right, have trainers, etc). Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. "[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. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. But he's also the past. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. "He hasn't been at this level," Johnson toldFight Society's Damon Martin. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. Some avoid it for a time, skirting around the cage in a desperate backwards race from a man who will never stop coming. 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. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. RandomMan. 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But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Never heard Im glad its at 170. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. 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. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. Press Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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). Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, Never met that guy. In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. He said, "I used to be blind. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. 79. According to White, "The Predator," one of the fiercest heavyweights in UFC history, simply wants easier fights for more money. 852. 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 . 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). I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). If I lost, I hoped that I would get knocked out. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. 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. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. He simply sees himself as the No. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. Gaethje. Fight of the Night. 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. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje and UFC on ESPN+ 16's other key winners? When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? [82] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." You need to control the anger. I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." [85] However, on April 9, UFC president Dana White announced that this event had been postponed,[86] and the bout instead took place for May 9, 2020. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? In equal measure, though, it isnt going to look good in the eyes of his fans considering everything thats happened. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! Jokes shouldn't be made out of this. 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. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. He tore my quad. Come see me perform. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. @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. I also like to shoot guns.. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [23][24][25] Gaethje dropped down to the 149 lb division for his senior year, but had struggles with weight cutting. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. Don. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. Performance of the Night. Went for the kids birthday party. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. He further expanded on how being angry can compromise technique. [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. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. I get paid a lot of money when I beat Khabib and then fight Conor with the belt. 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. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. "[13] Gaethje recalled that as he was about to leave the mine to attend university, two of his co-workers told him, "You'll be right back, you ain't gonna make it in college. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Its a big challenge for me. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. With MMA, there are egos involved. Go F*ck Yourself.. [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. That includes Khamzat Chimaev, Henry Cejudo and formerly Khabib Nurmagomedov. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. "I make money. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. He does take a lot of shots. [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT 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. "When I take a right hand, I roll with it. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys honing his skills as an amateur actor/boxer and loves going on occasionaltreks. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. 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 uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. Updated [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. Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. [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. "A lot of people say I'm reckless and I take too many shots," he told me. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. "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.". See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. I also like to shoot guns. [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. I'm 6'2 185. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". Go Fuck yourself.. 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The region is ruled by Kadyrov, whose multiple human rights violations and support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been publicly documented in recent times. 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. Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. 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. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) Thats my job now.. [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. to view the video gallery, or His style demands it. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. It's just didn't matter. Everything lands on the button. 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. By Drew Beaupr January 14, 2023 (Zuffa LLC/Associated Press) A lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev is close to being finalized for UFC 286 in London. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. A former NCAA All-American wrestler at theUniversity of Northern Colorado, Gaethje could easily take that approach too. He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. [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. Justin Gaethje, thats a fighter whos always exciting, Rutten said. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. Added Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT 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. 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Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. UFC 285 will be hosted at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the 4th, and the Octagon will head to the O2 Arena in London, England, for UFC 286 on March 18. 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. 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. Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. Its a dangerous fight for me. [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. In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. 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). Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. 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. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. Well see what happens. All rights reserved. "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. What is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? [35], Gaethje was signed by the World Series of Fighting on December 2, 2012,[36] and made his debut on March 23, 2013 at WSOF 2 against Gesias Cavalcante, finishing the fight in the first round through TKO (doctor stoppage) after opening a cut above Cavalcante's left eye. I did 96 hours one week. 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. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. I don't absorb every single bit of the punch. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. I was there. 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. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. 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. I think I sold myself so hard on the fact that this is not wrestling. When I take it, it's on my gloves. [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). Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. Fight of the Year (2017). I was there. 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). Go F*ck Yourself." 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. He does take a lot of shots. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. "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 UFC wants it. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. Fight of the Year (2021). Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. Replying to @Justin_Gaethje Here he broke he's leg 26 replies 102 retweets 1,465 likes Arun Sohal @arunsohal88 Jul 10 There is no irony here brotha, that is a serious injury. 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'm going to come forward. 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