Just Scrap Radio Ep. [117] Gaethje praised Trump for his role in the UFC's early development, saying "Hes a reason that the UFC is here. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. I don't get hit a ton on the button. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. 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. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. But he's also the past. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. I'm 6'2 185. His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. 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. [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. Gaethje is the #2 ranked lightweight. So tickets . Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. Everything lands on the button. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. I never heard a word. [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. 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. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. So, nope. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. Fight of the Night. Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. 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. 852. If something changes, Ill be shocked. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. I know Im close. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. The topic recently drew attention again during a back and forth between Gaethje and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. Also, itll bring me closer to the title. [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. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. Press Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. Until next week. I think what makes him is the pressure he can push forward. 152 [deleted] 3 yr. ago some people never age smh 30 MartyLakeBoozeMan 3 yr. ago Bout to take his bro to some dark places. "[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. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. Krijg toegang tot het beste van Getty Images en iStock met ons eenvoudige abonnement. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. [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. 2007-2023 Literally Media Ltd. 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The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. You'll be right back here." Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. 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. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. The news was first. He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. 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.. 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. "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. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. 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. [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. Some avoid it for a time, skirting around the cage in a desperate backwards race from a man who will never stop coming. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. Are you really fighting for those fans? pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! [82] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. A fight with Gaethje doesn't look like anything else you'll see on a UFC card. [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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. He hasnt fought in so long. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. 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. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. But finally, I almost wanted to say thankfully but thats a bad thing to say, he got knocked out twice. [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. [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. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[8]. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. Getty #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. They don't have the unhinged, oddly pure, anger that drives a Diaz brother. 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 . He simply sees himself as the No. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet. "When I take a right hand, I roll with it. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. 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. Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. Autumn Able. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. 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. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! 3 ranking in March. 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 . Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. Gaethje, 34, is coming off his second UFC title fight loss when he was submitted by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in May 2022. Those fans? Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. 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. 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. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. 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. The UFC wants it. 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Do you believe hes telling the truth? In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. [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. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. He looks the exact same. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Ill be ready when the opportunities come. 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. 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. You need to control the anger. Fight of the Night. 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. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. 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. If it gets canceled, Ill record a story like, UFC, whats going on?'. He further expanded on how being angry can compromise technique. PROTIP: Now he became a better fighter because of it.. 5 Followers, 70 Following. 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. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. [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. You want to clinch with him? Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. I like that Im the first to call him out and I truly want to fight him. [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. 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. 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. UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. [78], Gaethje faced Edson Barboza on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. "[116], Gaethjealong with UFC President Dana White, fighters Colby Covington and Henry Cejudo, and manager Ali Abdelazizattended a rally for President Donald Trump in September 2020, with the fighters being acknowledged by the President. Went for the kids birthday party. All rights reserved. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. 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. [22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. Updated 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. Fight of the Year (2021). Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. ! I did 96 hours one week. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. 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). 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. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. 'r' 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. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. Johnson couldn't say the same. Don. [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. Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? I was there. "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. I had horrible vision. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. It's just didn't matter. SAFFORD Justin Gaethje has about 10,000 secret weapons going into his championship fight Saturday in Abu Dhabi at UFC 254. Thats my job now.. 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. Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. His style demands it. They are still doing what theyve been doing. 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). Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' The UFCs lightweight division has picked up activity rapidly, even with two of their fighters scheduled to fight at welterweight, and from the sound of things, Justin Gaethje is more than willing to wait his turn and let the title picture play out and take a fight against the winner if it is offered. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. It's the kind of conversation that should be music to a fight fan's ears. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. [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. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. 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. [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. 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. So thats me. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). 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 His dad just retired from 35 years of work, a teacher and volunteer who takes time to travel with. That made him a better fighter. I like that. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. 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. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. He does take a lot of shots. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. 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. 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. The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). 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. 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. I was told to get ready for March. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. 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. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. 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. "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.". When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. 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