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. #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. to view the video gallery, or 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. Ill be ready when the opportunities come. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. by A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. 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. [49][50][51] Three days later, Gaethje was suspended indefinitely by the Colorado State Athletic Commission for "unsportsmanlike conduct" after he performed his signature celebration, a backflip off the top of the cage, in the aftermath of his victory at WSOF 29. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. 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. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. I'm going to come forward. 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. 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. One more thing. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. He even accepts that one day he's not going to get up from one of the many punches that finds its way to his chin. I did 96 hours one week. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. 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. Johnson couldn't say the same. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. All permutations: forced as hell, Mar 27, 2018 at 03:16PM EDT [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "[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. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. It gets you tired. Press 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. 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). 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. Thats what it is as of now. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. Went for the kids birthday party. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. 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 simply sees himself as the No. 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 . Gaethje will return to action for the first time since he fell short of UFC gold against then-champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in May 2022. UFC . Go Fuck 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. 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. Do you believe hes telling the truth? Be smart. Then when he got knocked out, suddenly he started listening to Trevor Wittman, his coach who is an incredible coach. "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more money. 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 absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. I also like to shoot guns.. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. Hey, it's Michael. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb). Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. 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. . [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. [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. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. Stipe Miocic Open To Francis Ngannou Trilogy In Boxing, UFC 283 Media Day: Teixeira/Hill, Figueiredo/Moreno Face Off, UFC Vegas 283 Sleeper Scrap: Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira, Bo Nickals UFC Debut Now Set For UFC 285, Report: Valentina Shevchenkos Return Set For UFC 285. Added I know Im close. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. 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. Subsequently, many fighters took to their official social media accounts and shared their opinion about the outcome of the fight. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. He'll need all of them. Everyone wants this fight, Dana White wants this fight. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[8]. So tickets . Justin Gaethje, thats a fighter whos always exciting, Rutten said. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a few years ago. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. [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. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. JUSTIN GAETHJE: One reason I'm here is because I never look ahead. Performance of the Night. [117] Gaethje praised Trump for his role in the UFC's early development, saying "Hes a reason that the UFC is here. [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 lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. According to White, "The Predator," one of the fiercest heavyweights in UFC history, simply wants easier fights for more money. ", "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! 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). 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. Until next week. 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? "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. 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 don't get hit a ton on the button. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. So, you want to be as calm as possible. All rights reserved. 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. [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. "[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. If. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje and UFC on ESPN+ 16's other key winners? [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). Fight of the Night. That didnt happen, so right now Im next.. Fiziev is currently ranked No. [22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. [76] Gaethje rebounded from his two losses in emphatic fashion, winning the fight by knockout in the first round. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. 'r' [48], At WSOF 29 on March 12, 2016, he defended his belt against Brian Foster via TKO due to leg kicks at 1:43 of the first round. You want to clinch with him? [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny "I make money. ! However, Gaethje immediately admitted that the word "kill" is quite harsh since. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. 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. 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. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. Getty Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. 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. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. 852. [23][24][25] Gaethje dropped down to the 149 lb division for his senior year, but had struggles with weight cutting. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. 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. 6 in the UFCs stacked 155-pound division. His style demands it. [63] Sherdog named this fight as the best fight of 2017,[64] and round 2 of the fight as the best round of the year. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. "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. A cold, deep void, bottomless and unyielding. Went for the kids birthday party. [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. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. I dont know nothing about it. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. I think I sold myself so hard on the fact that this is not wrestling. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. If something changes, Ill be shocked. They don't have the unhinged, oddly pure, anger that drives a Diaz brother. You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. He does take a lot of shots. It puts me in punching range. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. 79. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. Mauricio Rua isn't going to be one of those fighters who flip-flops on retirement, and vows his UFC 283 swan song will stick. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." [98] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. Gaethje is the #2 ranked lightweight. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Fight of the Year (2021). "[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. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. 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 They said either of those, March 4th or 18th. Fiziev went on to say that the promotion appears all in on the contest while Gaethje has remained quiet., I like that the UFC supported this fight from the beginning, Fiziev said. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! You'll be right back here." Then there are his opponent's, wide, in awe, knowing they've stared into the soul of a predator and slightly uncomfortable with what that means. [39], The three stoppage victories secured Gaethje a shot at the inaugural WSOF Lightweight Championship, in the headline bout of WSOF 8 against Richard Patishnock on January 18, 2014. He boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 12-1, which includes eight wins via KO/TKO. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. That's the only way to get away from me. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. Gaethje left Johnson laying. 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. 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. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. It's just didn't matter. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. Gaethje is a whole other animal, man. 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. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. 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. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. 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). Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. [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. The head of the Chechen republic Ramzan Kadyrov is an avid MMA follower and has connections with some of the prominent combat sports stars, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, Magomed Ankalaev, and more. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. 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. You expected a continuation of the meme, but it was me, EruditeEbert. While Gaethje's. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. Gaethje. Gaethje may be the future of the lightweight division. "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. They are still doing what theyve been doing. 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. However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Well see what happens. 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. He's what politicians feared when they banned the sport of mixed martial arts across the country in the 1990s, a man unafraid of his own potency and the potential consequences of his actions, comfortable with the problems his sledgehammer fists create every time he touches another man's body. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. While Gaethje may not have actually met Kadyrov in person, it doesnt really help his case here. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. But finally, I almost wanted to say thankfully but thats a bad thing to say, he got knocked out twice. 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). [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. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. Not Kadyrov dont be ridiculous, just his son! Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. So thats me. He has now worked in the industry for over two years. 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. It's the kind of conversation that should be music to a fight fan's ears. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT by 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. If I lost, I hoped that I would get knocked out. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. I like that. Just Scrap Radio Ep. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. Thats my job now.. [78], Gaethje faced Edson Barboza on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. 'i' I never heard a word. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. 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. 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. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. He tore my quad. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a. 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In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. 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. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. 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. He further expanded on how being angry can compromise technique. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. It seems as though it is Gaethje who provides all of the back-and-forth in his fights.". [21], In June 2020, it was announced that Gaethje would be inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in wrestling. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, Never met that guy. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. He does take a lot of shots. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. 2007-2023 Literally Media Ltd. 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