I just showed a picture of Justin last fight and this baby picture to my chick who has never seen a fight. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. While Gaethje's. "They better block their face and knock me out. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. Press I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). Everyone wants this fight, Dana White wants this fight. to view the video gallery, or 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. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. Alvarez, Gaethje's opponent, is no stranger to this sort of battle. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. Everything lands on the button. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. Not Kadyrov dont be ridiculous, just his son! Now he became a better fighter because of it.. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. . [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. 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. 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. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. [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. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. 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. "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. 2023 Getty Images. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. I also like to shoot guns. In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. "[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. Usman otoh looks how I would look if I worked out like a pro athlete (everyday, eat right, have trainers, etc). [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. [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. 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 take shots on the forehead. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. On February 12th, 2018, Twitter user @blackmidgetguy replied to a tweet asking "Why can't I have a guy like this for Valentine's" with the message "I'm literally the guy in the pic" (shown below). Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. 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. 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He said, "I used to be blind. He simply sees himself as the No. Please check your email for a confirmation. You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. 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. Never met the guy. 'r' Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more money. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. 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. #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. For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. 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. Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. [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. Went for the kids birthday party. 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). Poirier said, "I didn't know it in the fight, but I knew it the night of and the next morning. What is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny 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. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. "He hasn't been with the bright lights, he's great at what he does, but he might be out of his league on this one.". Im gonna take high road + not mention it. [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. 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. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! 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. 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.. 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. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. 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