Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). [21], In June 2020, it was announced that Gaethje would be inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in wrestling. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Justin Gaethje breaking news and and highlights for UFC 286 fight vs. Rafael Fiziev, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from . I absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. I also like to shoot guns. He does take a lot of shots. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. Some avoid it for a time, skirting around the cage in a desperate backwards race from a man who will never stop coming. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. His paternal grandfather boxed while serving in the United States Army. "They better block their face and knock me out. 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. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. 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. Khabib Nurmagomedov. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. Demetrious Johnson opens up about his pay during his time with the UFC. Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. Were waiting for the contract to make it official. "Ataman's" biggest career win yet came in his last time out in July 2022, knocking out former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos to extend his current streak to six straight. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. He was a two-time Arizona state champion as a wrestler at Safford High School, and an NCAA Division I All-American during his time at the University of Northern Colorado. I also like to shoot guns.. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. by He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. Powered by. 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. in reply to Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. The head of the Chechen republic Ramzan Kadyrov is an avid MMA follower and has connections with some of the prominent combat sports stars, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, Magomed Ankalaev, and more. [83] The win also earned Gaethje his third Performance of the Night bonus award. [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. 5 Followers, 70 Following. Instead, he's a man on a mission to deliver violence in uncomfortable proximity, a fighter who starts in your face and makes a concerted effort to never allow you to be more than a couple of steps away. Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. I get paid a lot of money when I beat Khabib and then fight Conor with the belt. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. 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. 'i' With MMA, there are egos involved. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! 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 . 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. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. [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. He simply sees himself as the No. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. Never heard Im glad its at 170. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. 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. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. [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. While Gaethje may not have actually met Kadyrov in person, it doesnt really help his case here. 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. For some reason, my mind will not let me do it. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Updated 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. [11][12] Gaethje's father Ray retired as a copper miner in September 2019, after 36 years working at the Morenci mine. 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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. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. 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. I was told to get ready for March. It gets you tired. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. Next fight, Id get paid the same. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. Gaethje, who will face off with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Saturday at UFC 218, is violence personified. Johnson couldn't say the same. The promotions president, Dana White, and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier were also seen taking pictures with the child of the Chechen dictator just days after he was filmed alongside Ukrainian prisoners of war in a propaganda video. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. There's nothing wrong with that. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. Jim Miller hurt my calf really good, but nothing like that. 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. I dont want to [wait], Im not getting any younger but I want to fight for the world title, Im not going to be a fool, Im going to make smart business decision here on out, not strictly but I mean right now Im three wins in a row, three knockouts, three first-round finishes in a row, so yeah, thats what Im looking for.. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Not Kadyrov dont be ridiculous, just his son! 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. 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). Took her about a second and a half. It puts me in punching range. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. One of them was Justin Gaethje. If it gets canceled, Ill record a story like, UFC, whats going on?'. So tickets . 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. [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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Went for the kids birthday party. 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. 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. 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). [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. See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. But I did so much cardio this camp that it would not have been a problem for me to turn it into a wrestling match, but I just cant do it, it would not be fun for me. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. 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. Showing Editorial results for justin gaethje. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. 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. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. to view a random entry. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. Fight of the Night. [85] However, on April 9, UFC president Dana White announced that this event had been postponed,[86] and the bout instead took place for May 9, 2020. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. [84], On April 6, it was announced that Gaethje would step in on short notice to face Tony Ferguson for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship on April 18, at UFC 249. [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. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. The kicks alone can end a fight, but their main purpose is to drive an opponent back into the cage. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. And I was far sighted in one eye and nearsighted in another eye. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. 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. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. Fight of the Night. [42], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. 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). I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). Just Scrap Radio Ep. In equal measure, though, it isnt going to look good in the eyes of his fans considering everything thats happened. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. His style demands it. 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. A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. 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. 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. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. Everything lands on the button. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. Lost to Gaethje via TKO at WSOF 19 and WSOF 23 in 2015. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. "I make money. 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. On September 6th, 2016, Twitter user @McCartyConnor[3] replied to the tweet with "hey," @reganslatic replied with "no" and @McCartyConnor responded, "I'm literally the guy in the pic" (shown below). If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. You want to clinch with him? Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. I have a fight on my contract. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. Go Fuck yourself.. Fight of the Year (2021). Years before Michael Chandler vs. Justin Gaethje was even a remote possibility, the two-time Bellator lightweight champion gave an assessment of the man he's about to face at UFC 268.. As a guest . "He hasn't been at this level," Johnson toldFight Society's Damon Martin. 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. I think Im the next guy in line. 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.. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. 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. But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys honing his skills as an amateur actor/boxer and loves going on occasionaltreks. [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. Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. Hey, it's Michael. 3 ranking in March. Although he is still a pressure fighter, Wittman said that Gaethje now takes fewer risks and is more selective about when to trade punches. He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. 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. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. He hasnt fought in so long. 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. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Mauricio Rua isn't going to be one of those fighters who flip-flops on retirement, and vows his UFC 283 swan song will stick. 'v' You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. Went for the kids birthday party. I make money. That made him a better fighter. Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. [76] Gaethje rebounded from his two losses in emphatic fashion, winning the fight by knockout in the first round. I did 96 hours one week. He'll need all of them. What do you make of Justin Gaethjes defense of his recent visit to Chechnya and decision to attend the birthday party of Ramzan Kadyrovs son? Until next week. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! Former interim lightweight UFC champion Justin Gaethje has publicly acknowledged a photograph of himself attending a birthday party for the teenage son of Ramzan Kadyrov, but has denied ever . 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