Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. Nobody is tougher than the person you're. I think what makes him is the pressure he can push forward. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. They are still doing what theyve been doing. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). His dad just retired from 35 years of work, a teacher and volunteer who takes time to travel with. 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.". "When I take a right hand, I roll with it. His twin brother does too. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. [111], As a two-time Arizona State high school champion and an NCAA Division I All-American, Gaethje has some of the best wrestling credentials in the UFC's lightweight division. 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 . 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. Gaethje left Johnson laying. Subsequently, many fighters took to their official social media accounts and shared their opinion about the outcome of the fight. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. 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. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. I absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. Thats my job now.. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. Fiziev is currently ranked No. JUSTIN GAETHJE: One reason I'm here is because I never look ahead. 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. Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. I was there. [97] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award. In equal measure, though, it isnt going to look good in the eyes of his fans considering everything thats happened. 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. 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. 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. While Gaethje may not have actually met Kadyrov in person, it doesnt really help his case here. "[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. 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So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! 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. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Making an appearance on The Luke Thomas Show on Sirius XMs Fight Nation, Gaethje said his place is being the guy waiting for the lightweight title shot while others fight for their spot within the division. Come see me perform. Poirier said, "I didn't know it in the fight, but I knew it the night of and the next morning. Powered by. His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. 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). Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. Database Moderator & God Tier Swag & Protip Advisor & Karma Tycoon & Meme Boi, Digital Archaeologist & Treasurer & Media Maid, Digital Archaeologist & Treasurer & Media Bus Boy, Digital Archaeologist & Treasurer & Collection Butler. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? 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. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. Justin Gaethje, thats a fighter whos always exciting, Rutten said. 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. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. 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. [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. In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. [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. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. 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. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. Gaethje is being quiet, Ali Abdelaziz tried to say something. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. [88][89] He also continued his bonus award streak, earning the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. Not so much. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. I was there. I never heard a word. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. One of them was Justin Gaethje. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. [58] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. 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Never met the guy. He tore my quad. Those fans? This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." 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. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. The Best Selling PPV of 2022", Professional MMA record for Justin Gaethje, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Gaethje&oldid=1134020511, 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 16:47. Johnson couldn't say the same. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. 3 ranking in March. Promotion broadcast partner ESPN reported on Saturday that the bout has nearly been finalized. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. ", "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! 5 Followers, 70 Following. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. Thats what it is as of now. 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.. Gaethje reiterated that in another tweet, which came after other Twitter users commented on the images and videos that emerged from the visit. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. 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. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. He does take a lot of shots. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. I was told to get ready for March. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. He simply sees himself as the No. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. 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. When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? 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. 'r' Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. to view a random entry. He does take a lot of shots. 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. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. Fiziev has been targeting The Highlight for months, and he told the outlet that the UFC has promised him that hell have the opportunity to take Gaethjes No. Rey Del. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. 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. 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. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. Are you really fighting for those fans? #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. by That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. 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. Justin Gaethje. [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. I make money. 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. I think Im the next guy in line. Gaethje, who will face off with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Saturday at UFC 218, is violence personified. 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. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. It's just didn't matter. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. 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