A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. 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. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? However, Gaethje immediately admitted that the word "kill" is quite harsh since. 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. But he's also the past. 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. [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. 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. 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. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. "I make money. Just Scrap Radio Ep. WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. After the controversy arose, Portnoy decided to comment on Gaethjes relationship with him and Justin didnt take it well. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. 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. So, you want to be as calm as possible. 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. On December 21st, 2014, Twitter user @reganslatic tweeted "Why can't I find a guy like this ugh" followed by a photo of a young man with hearts photoshopped by his head. I make money. If something changes, Ill be shocked. Justin Gaethje had the same thing., Getting KOd Twice Changed Justin Gaethje, UFC Legend Says, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). I don't get hit a ton on the button. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. 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 . [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. Still, Gaethje refuses to accept being passed over for a shot at the Oliveira-Poirier winner. If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. I was there. I want to be a UFC champion. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. So thats me. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. I did 96 hours one week. Oliveira rocked Gaethje with the first punch he threw and scored an exciting first-round finish. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. 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. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. 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? 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). [98] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. 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I also like to shoot guns. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. Promotion broadcast partner ESPN reported on Saturday that the bout has nearly been finalized. [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Gaethje slammed Pimblett for his performance and also took a subtle dig at the Barstool Sports representatives. [70] Gaethje said after the loss, "It was the time of my life. Gaethje left Johnson laying. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. Fight of the Night. "This guy's worked hard, and he feels like he's in a position right now to fight lesser competition for more 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. "They better block their face and knock me out. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. His style demands it. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. "I take shots on the forehead. [34] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. Come see me perform. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. [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. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. He does take a lot of shots. When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. [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. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." 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. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. I'm 6'2 185. He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. With MMA, there are egos involved. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. [30], Gaethje first came into contact with mixed martial arts (MMA) as a freshman at the University of Northern Colorado, when he wrestled Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters such as Georges St-Pierre, Clay Guida and future opponent Donald Cerrone. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. 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. 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. Thank you to @SugarRaySefo @alidominance #WSOF", "WSOF 2 results recap: Justin Gaethje vs Gesias Cavalcante fight review and analysis", "World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 6 recap for 'Burkman vs Carl' on NBC Sports", "WSOF's Justin Gaethje: I'd rather prove myself as best in the world than make a million dollars", "For WSOF champ Justin Gaethje, who needs Wikipedia when you've got heavy hands? 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. Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. They are simply fighters. Were waiting for the contract to make it official. Fight of the Night. Never met the guy. by [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. If. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. [58] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. I had horrible vision. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. Everyone wants this fight, Dana White wants this fight. Thats what it is as of now. However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. You want to clinch with him? [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. 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. In plaats hiervan in. Miljoenen beelden, videos en muzikale opties van hoge kwaliteit wachten op u. Maak gebruik van de wereldwijde schaalgrootte, data-gedreven inzichten en het netwerk van meer dan 340.000 makers van Getty Images om voor uw merk exclusieve content te creren. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. I'm going to come forward. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). 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. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. 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. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. He's facing a monster. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. [42], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. [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. [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. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. Lost to Gaethje via TKO at WSOF 19 and WSOF 23 in 2015. [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 (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. Performance of the Night. [38], Afterward, Gaethje fought Dan Lauzon at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013, finishing Lauzon by knockout with a right uppercut in the second round. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . Gaethje. Also, itll bring me closer to the title. "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.". Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. Justin Gaethje, thats a fighter whos always exciting, Rutten said. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for 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). Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 for an eye poke. I like that. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. [63] Sherdog named this fight as the best fight of 2017,[64] and round 2 of the fight as the best round of the year. JUSTIN GAETHJE: One reason I'm here is because I never look ahead. Everything lands on the button. I never heard a word. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. Are you saying all Russians look alike? He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. 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