In plaats hiervan in. "[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. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. 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. 6 in the UFCs stacked 155-pound division. If. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. I was there, Gaethje wrote. 79. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. 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 survived all Johnson could offer. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' 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. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. Fight of the Night. 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. 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. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. [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. WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. 1 contender. Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov called out UFC President Dana White following the split draw in the UFC 282 main event. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. 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. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. Nobody is tougher than the person you're. 'i' 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. Gaethje is a whole other animal, man. "The truth is it's good for the sport in general to have superstars," Gaethje said. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. 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. You need to be calm at all times. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. It gets you tired. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). He said to Brett Okamoto of ESPN in 2020, "I worked seven days a week, 12 hours every day. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. Those fans? He does take a lot of shots. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. 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 . Go F*ck Yourself.. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. 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. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. They don't have the unhinged, oddly pure, anger that drives a Diaz brother. 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. Autumn Able. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. I was 20/60 in one eye and 20/200 in another eye. [90] This made Gaethje the only fighter in UFC history to win at least one fight night bonus in each of his first seven appearances. [13] When he was 18, Gaethje spent a summer himself at the Morenci mine. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. Performance of the Night. shooting guns at the Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya, the UFC also recently came under fire after he was seen attending the UFC 280 pay-per-view alongside Khamzat Chimaev in October, Amanda Nunes Title Defense Targeted For UFC 285, Planned Opponent Revealed, Jon Jones Speaks On Francis Ngannous UFC Release, Francis Ngannou Addresses Viral PFL Shirt Picture & Speculation, Francis Ngannou Opens Up On UFC Departure, Responds To Dana White. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. You lose three fights and you are a nobody anymore. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. Thats my job now.. Fight of the Year (2017). You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. I never heard a word. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. 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. Went for the kids birthday party. With MMA, there are egos involved. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. PROTIP: [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. [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. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. [58] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. I was there. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. He is an accomplished wrestler who can stuff the best shots from even bad positions, and yet he insists his fights be contested on the feet and takes great pride in his record there. "[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. I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. I also like to shoot guns.. One more thing. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. But finally, I almost wanted to say thankfully but thats a bad thing to say, he got knocked out twice. 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. Come see me perform. Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. That's the only way to get away from me. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Gaethje is the #2 ranked lightweight. 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. 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. Legal Information: Know Your Meme is a trademark of Literally Media Ltd. By using this site, you are agreeing by the site's terms of use and privacy policy and DMCA policy. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT 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. . "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more money. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. A leading source for MMA News since 2002. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. 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.. [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. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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. [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. Ill be ready when the opportunities come. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. UFC . For some reason, my mind will not let me do it. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. 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. Thats an outright lie and slander. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. 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. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. Justin Gaethje. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. Do you believe hes telling the truth? to view the image gallery, I also like to shoot guns. 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