Thats my job now.. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. In equal measure, though, it isnt going to look good in the eyes of his fans considering everything thats happened. Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. [98] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. 'v' However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. All of those things came true. 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. 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. 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. While Gaethje's. You need to control the anger. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. If I fought him now, Id make the same amount as if I fought anybody. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). Fiziev is currently ranked No. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). 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. [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny Were waiting for the contract to make it official. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. Its a big challenge for me. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. Powered by. 1 contender. This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. Like a horror-movie villain, Gaethje thrives on this fear, stalking, ever stalking, until a man has no choice but to stand and fight. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. I never heard a word. UFC . When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has defended himself after coming under fire for his recent trip to Chechnya, which reportedly came at the invitation of the republics dictator Ramzan Kaydrov. A cold, deep void, bottomless and unyielding. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. 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. Gaethje reiterated that in another tweet, which came after other Twitter users commented on the images and videos that emerged from the visit. 79. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. 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. [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. And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. 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. That made him a better fighter. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. [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. 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. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. to view a random entry. And I was far sighted in one eye and nearsighted in another eye. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. 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. 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. [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. His dad just retired from 35 years of work, a teacher and volunteer who takes time to travel with. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. "[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. It's just didn't matter. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. [42], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp, Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) December 11, 2022, But Gaethje denied any ties with Kadyrov and also demanded Portnoy to prove his statements. 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. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje and UFC on ESPN+ 16's other key winners? [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . 5 Followers, 70 Following. However, Gaethje immediately admitted that the word "kill" is quite harsh since. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. Took her about a second and a half. 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. Gaethje may be the future of the lightweight division. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Went for the kids birthday party. I think what makes him is the pressure he can push forward. Getty Don. I was there, Gaethje wrote. Nobody is tougher than the person you're. He's facing a monster. But finally, I almost wanted to say thankfully but thats a bad thing to say, he got knocked out twice. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. I did 96 hours one week. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). [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. Go F*ck Yourself.. Gaethje. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. "I take shots on the forehead. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. Would love your thoughts, please comment. [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. [83] The win also earned Gaethje his third Performance of the Night bonus award. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. 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. Not so much. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. 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. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. UFC 285 will be hosted at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the 4th, and the Octagon will head to the O2 Arena in London, England, for UFC 286 on March 18. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. Well see what happens. JUSTIN GAETHJE: One reason I'm here is because I never look ahead. Are you really fighting for those fans? [96] After a back-and-forth fight, Gaethje won the bout via unanimous decision despite knocking Chandler down and nearly finishing him in the second round. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. 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. He's . 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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). Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. 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 . So thats me. I need to get paid again anyways, so it couldnt hurt. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! He further expanded on how being angry can compromise technique. 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). When I take it, it's on my gloves. [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. His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. 852. 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.. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. Rey Del. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. 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. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. [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.

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