[97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. When I take it, it's on my gloves. I think Im the next guy in line. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. Went for the kids birthday party. So, nope. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. If something changes, Ill be shocked. On July 16th, 2017, a screenshot of the exchange was submitted to FunnyJunk[4] by user rustledjimmie, where it garnered more than 2,200 points and 100 comments over the next year. 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. 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. 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). 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. Also, itll bring me closer to the title. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet. If it gets canceled, Ill record a story like, UFC, whats going on?'. "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more money. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. I don't get hit a ton on the button. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. 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. He boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 12-1, which includes eight wins via KO/TKO. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Getty Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. Powered by. I have a fight on my contract. So thats me. I'm going to come forward. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for it. [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. 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. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. 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. Never heard Im glad its at 170. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. 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. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Are you really fighting for those fans? Just Scrap Radio Ep. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. I had horrible vision. [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. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? 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 dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. [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 Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a. You need to be calm at all times. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. 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. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. [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. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. 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 . Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. 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. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. While Gaethje may not have actually met Kadyrov in person, it doesnt really help his case here. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. You'll be right back here." Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! Now he became a better fighter because of it.. I think he doesn't want to take the risk. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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. [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. Its a big challenge for me. 2023 Getty Images. Im gonna take high road + not mention 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. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. 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'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." So, you want to be as calm as possible. [70] Gaethje said after the loss, "It was the time of my life. Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrovs teenage son. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. Thats an outright lie and slander. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. I was 20/60 in one eye and 20/200 in another eye. 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. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. Went for the kids birthday party. Not so much. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. 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. Alvarez, Gaethje's opponent, is no stranger to this sort of battle. 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. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. This made him the first Northern Colorado wrestler to attain Division I All-American status since Larry Wagner in 1970. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. 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. Everything lands on the button. 1 contender. Gaethje may be the future of the lightweight division. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. 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. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. You need to control the anger. "He hasn't been at this level," Johnson toldFight Society's Damon Martin. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb). You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. Well see what happens. In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. [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. SAFFORD Justin Gaethje has about 10,000 secret weapons going into his championship fight Saturday in Abu Dhabi at UFC 254. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. 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. Fight of the Night. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. 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. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? 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. On September 6th, 2016, Twitter user @McCartyConnor[3] replied to the tweet with "hey," @reganslatic replied with "no" and @McCartyConnor responded, "I'm literally the guy in the pic" (shown below). Go Fuck yourself.. Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. It's the kind of conversation that should be music to a fight fan's ears. to view the video gallery, or 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). [76] Gaethje rebounded from his two losses in emphatic fashion, winning the fight by knockout in the first round. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. 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. Updated "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. [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. 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. A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. That includes Khamzat Chimaev, Henry Cejudo and formerly Khabib Nurmagomedov. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. You want to clinch with him? Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). They are simply fighters. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. 2007-2023 Literally Media Ltd. Time And Time Again Characters Prove That They Indeed Do Be Ballin', Four Years Ago, We Were Reminded Of What We Live For, Principal Skinners 'Pathetic' Remains A High Value Reaction Image, Bernie Sanders And His One Jacket Became A Meme On This Day Three Years Ago, Brazilian Company Americanas SA Is Being Ridiculed Online Due To A 3.9 Billion USD Accounting Gap. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. I don't absorb every single bit of the punch. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. It seems as though it is Gaethje who provides all of the back-and-forth in his fights.". Gaethje left Johnson laying. 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 . You lose three fights and you are a nobody anymore. 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. He'll need all of them. 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. In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. Poirier said, "I didn't know it in the fight, but I knew it the night of and the next morning. 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. 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. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. 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.. "[112], In a 2020 ESPN interview, Gaethje stated he realized after transitioning from wrestling to mixed martial arts that, while winning was still important, entertaining the fans could earn him more money. 6 in the UFCs stacked 155-pound division. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. I was there., Are you saying all Russians look alike? Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. One more thing. "They better block their face and knock me out. UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. Until next week. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. [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. 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 never heard a word. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. I was there. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. I'm 6'2 185. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. [88][89] He also continued his bonus award streak, earning the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. 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. Miljoenen beelden, videos en muzikale opties van hoge kwaliteit wachten op u. Maak gebruik van de wereldwijde schaalgrootte, data-gedreven inzichten en het netwerk van meer dan 340.000 makers van Getty Images om voor uw merk exclusieve content te creren. Are you saying all Russians look alike? to view a random entry. 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. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. 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. 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 plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. I also like to shoot guns.. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. [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. 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. Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. 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 UFC wants it. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. [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. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. 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. Not Kadyrov dont be ridiculous, just his son! Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' "[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. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". Thats my job now.. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. [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. Johnson couldn't say the same. Promotion broadcast partner ESPN reported on Saturday that the bout has nearly been finalized. "[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. 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. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT I absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. Took her about a second and a half. He took me and said, can I talk to you outside? I go, sure. He says to me, listen, man, this guy tries to take food away from your family., I go, stop right there. 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. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. He's facing a monster. I was there. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. His twin brother does too. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. 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