Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. 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. Never heard Im glad its at 170. . Do you believe hes telling the truth? He hasnt fought in so long. Its a dangerous fight for me. Still, Gaethje refuses to accept being passed over for a shot at the Oliveira-Poirier winner. I was there. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. 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. Promotion broadcast partner ESPN reported on Saturday that the bout has nearly been finalized. [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. I'm more jacked than Justin although I'm sure I stand no chance against him in a 5 min sparring round where he was blindfolded. [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. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. He does take a lot of shots. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. Went for the kids birthday party. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrov's teenage son. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. Would love your thoughts, please comment. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). 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. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. 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. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. [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. 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. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. 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. 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. I was told to get ready for March. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. 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.". They don't have the unhinged, oddly pure, anger that drives a Diaz brother. Fight of the Night. 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 boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 12-1, which includes eight wins via KO/TKO. You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." 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[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. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. All rights reserved. I like that Im the first to call him out and I truly want to fight him. According to White, "The Predator," one of the fiercest heavyweights in UFC history, simply wants easier fights for more money. You'll be right back here." [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. 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. 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. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. [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. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. That's the only way to get away from me. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. I was there., Are you saying all Russians look alike? [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. Getty It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. The news was first. A former NCAA All-American wrestler at theUniversity of Northern Colorado, Gaethje could easily take that approach too. While Gaethje may not have actually met Kadyrov in person, it doesnt really help his case here. 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. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. It's the kind of conversation that should be music to a fight fan's ears. #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. 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. Fight of the Year (2021). When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? He'll need all of them. 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. [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. "The truth is it's good for the sport in general to have superstars," Gaethje said. [78], Gaethje faced Edson Barboza on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. 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. He does take a lot of shots. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Justin Gaethje. 'i' Lost to Gaethje via TKO at WSOF 19 and WSOF 23 in 2015. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. Gaethje. That includes Khamzat Chimaev, Henry Cejudo and formerly Khabib Nurmagomedov. This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. The UFC wants it. 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). 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. He said, "I used to be blind. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. His style demands it. 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. Usman otoh looks how I would look if I worked out like a pro athlete (everyday, eat right, have trainers, etc). 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. He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. 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. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Go Fuck yourself.. Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. ! I think he doesn't want to take the risk. 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. The former UFC lightweight interim champion posted a video of Pimblett along with Barstool Sports people demanding a Fight of the Night bonus from Dana White. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. If. He simply sees himself as the No. 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. 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. 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. "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. You lose three fights and you are a nobody anymore. 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