Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a. Getty [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. Performance of the Night. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? He further expanded on how being angry can compromise technique. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. Still, Gaethje refuses to accept being passed over for a shot at the Oliveira-Poirier winner. I make money. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. I think he doesn't want to take the risk. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion, The brawler is renowned for his fighting style, which saw him net ten performance-based bonuses in record time, and also received, honors twice, against Michael Johnson in 2017 and, The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to, Rutten Compared Gaethje to Chandler & Wanderlei Silva. 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. [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. "The truth is it's good for the sport in general to have superstars," Gaethje said. Never heard Im glad its at 170. What do you think about UFC fighters ties with Kadyrov? Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. [117] Gaethje praised Trump for his role in the UFC's early development, saying "Hes a reason that the UFC is here. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. 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. 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. [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. 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. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. Autumn Able. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. I did 96 hours one week. There's nothing wrong with that. I'm going to come forward. 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. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. Fight of the Night. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. PROTIP: A lightweight clash pitting Justin Gaethje against Rafael Fiziev has been targeted for UFC 286. Like a horror-movie villain, Gaethje thrives on this fear, stalking, ever stalking, until a man has no choice but to stand and fight. "[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. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. "I take shots on the forehead. "[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. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. "[116], Gaethjealong with UFC President Dana White, fighters Colby Covington and Henry Cejudo, and manager Ali Abdelazizattended a rally for President Donald Trump in September 2020, with the fighters being acknowledged by the President. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. [96] After a back-and-forth fight, Gaethje won the bout via unanimous decision despite knocking Chandler down and nearly finishing him in the second round. This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. 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. 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. 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. And eventually you're going to run into the cage.". Would love your thoughts, please comment. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. 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. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. I was there. 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. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. 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). It gets you tired. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. Thats what it is as of now. Went for the kids birthday party. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. A fight with Gaethje doesn't look like anything else you'll see on a UFC card. You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. [42], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. Hey, it's Michael. 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. 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. 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. [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. His paternal grandfather boxed while serving in the United States Army. 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). Went for the kids birthday party. It's the kind of conversation that should be music to a fight fan's ears. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. Demetrious Johnson opens up about his pay during his time with the UFC. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. All of those things came true. 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.". 79. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. Ombliguitoo 3 yr. ago He's got that dog in him. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. It's just didn't matter. Don. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. The UFC wants it. Gaethje may be the future of the lightweight division. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. 'r' But he also does a ton of things which get him into trouble and force him to fight uphill. Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. He even accepts that one day he's not going to get up from one of the many punches that finds its way to his chin. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. All permutations: forced as hell, Mar 27, 2018 at 03:16PM EDT 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. One more thing. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. 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. Went for the kids birthday party. In an appearance on the PBD Podcast, Rutten opened up on urging the human Highlight reel to change his aggressive fighting style before he made his way to the UFC. The result saw Kadyrovs fighter (Ankalaev) denied a UFC title, which the dictator ironically blamed on politics before demanding UFC change the result pic.twitter.com/zN3LMvXgI7, Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports) December 11, 2022. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. Unsurprisingly, the interaction didnt end there. [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. Thats an outright lie and slander. Not so much. 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. UFC . Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. A cold, deep void, bottomless and unyielding. 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. Go F*ck Yourself." However, previously it was reported by the Bloody Elbow journalist that Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, and Henry Cejudo met the warlord during their visit to Chechen. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. by [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. Its going to hurt you eventually., Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets, He was like, yeah but the fans love it. I said, they dont care. Fight of the Night. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [13] When he was 18, Gaethje spent a summer himself at the Morenci mine. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. I also like to shoot guns. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. 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. [58] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. 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). The UFCs lightweight division has picked up activity rapidly, even with two of their fighters scheduled to fight at welterweight, and from the sound of things, Justin Gaethje is more than willing to wait his turn and let the title picture play out and take a fight against the winner if it is offered. I think I sold myself so hard on the fact that this is not wrestling. Everyone wants this fight, Dana White wants this fight. Its a big challenge for me. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. [11][12] Gaethje's father Ray retired as a copper miner in September 2019, after 36 years working at the Morenci mine. Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets, Thats the only question, Fiziev said regarding what event he and Gaethje would clash at. When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. Added Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Fiziev is currently ranked No. Are you really fighting for those fans? That didnt happen, so right now Im next.. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. The topic recently drew attention again during a back and forth between Gaethje and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. They are still doing what theyve been doing. Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb). 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. 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He simply sees himself as the No. 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. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. This made him the first Northern Colorado wrestler to attain Division I All-American status since Larry Wagner in 1970. [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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. When I take it, it's on my gloves. 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. 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. I never heard a word. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. I was there., Are you saying all Russians look alike? Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. [22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. 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? Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. "[14], Gaethje lost a back-and-forth fight via TKO in the fourth round to Dustin Poirier on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. [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. 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. in reply to [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. "I make money. Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. 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. I'm going to hit them, kick them. 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. Subsequently, many fighters took to their official social media accounts and shared their opinion about the outcome of the fight. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016.