Demetrious Johnson opens up about his pay during his time with the UFC. A former champion, he's famous for his own back-and-forth contests, occasionally losing himself in a kind of bloodlust. 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. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. 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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. What do you think about UFC fighters ties with Kadyrov? Johnson couldn't say the same. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. 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. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. Are you saying all Russians look alike? 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. Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb). I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. Hes a strong fighter, its also something very interesting for me, something that brings me joy and makes me energetic. Thats what it is as of now. A fight with Gaethje doesn't look like anything else you'll see on a UFC card. So tickets . [48], At WSOF 29 on March 12, 2016, he defended his belt against Brian Foster via TKO due to leg kicks at 1:43 of the first round. What is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274.

For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. 'v' 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. After the controversy arose, Portnoy decided to comment on Gaethjes relationship with him and Justin didnt take it well. [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. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. "[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. Jokes shouldn't be made out of this. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. 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). In recent days, the two men have taken to arguing about who is the more violent fighter. RandomMan. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. Thats my job now.. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. 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. While Gaethje's. [78], Gaethje faced Edson Barboza on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. Added He's what politicians feared when they banned the sport of mixed martial arts across the country in the 1990s, a man unafraid of his own potency and the potential consequences of his actions, comfortable with the problems his sledgehammer fists create every time he touches another man's body. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. It's just didn't matter. [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. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. JUSTIN GAETHJE: One reason I'm here is because I never look ahead. I was there. 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The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. I had horrible vision. 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. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. Go Fuck yourself.. 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. Fight of the Year (2017). He does take a lot of shots. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. Do you believe hes telling the truth?

[77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. Please check your email for a confirmation. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . However, Gaethje immediately admitted that the word "kill" is quite harsh since. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. Don. I got in this sport for one reason and that was to fight for a world title., In the lead up to McGregors return booking, Gaethje said he was not made aware of any discussions he might fight the Irishman. vs. Elite level BJJ instructional videos designed to help you learn Jiu Jitsu techniques online You can set a timer for 20-60 mins to get as many GOOD 20 rep sets in that time frame The BJJ Coach Store supplies the highest quality Kimonos, Rash Guards, Shorts Belts and other Jiu Jitsu Apparel If you enjoyed this video, then you may also enjoy our popular online video course 'BJJ Building. Hey, it's Michael. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. by And I was far sighted in one eye and nearsighted in another eye. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. Would love your thoughts, please comment. His dad just retired from 35 years of work, a teacher and volunteer who takes time to travel with. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. Autumn Able. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. Nobody is tougher than the person you're. This made him the first Northern Colorado wrestler to attain Division I All-American status since Larry Wagner in 1970. READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. Updated Each of his World Series of Fighting bouts was a reunion of sorts for the sport's hardcore fans who saw glimpses of the familiar in his uncomplicated approach. I don't absorb every single bit of the punch. "A lot of people say I'm reckless and I take too many shots," he told me. I was told to get ready for March. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. 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. Verzamel, beheer en geef commentaar bij uw bestanden. You want to clinch with him? [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. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month!

When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. In response to Gaethjes defense, however, some pointed out that attending Kadyrovs sons birthday party and interacting with him, which many perceived as a display of public support, is still worthy of the same criticism. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. It puts me in punching range. Took her about a second and a half. UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has defended himself after coming under fire for his recent trip to Chechnya, which reportedly came at the invitation of the republics dictator Ramzan Kaydrov. Go F*ck Yourself.. According to White, "The Predator," one of the fiercest heavyweights in UFC history, simply wants easier fights for more money. 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. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. I also like to shoot guns. I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. Never met the guy. Getty Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. to view the video gallery, or

[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. #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? Went for the kids birthday party. His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "[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. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. He hasnt fought in so long. I was there, Gaethje wrote. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. 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. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out.

If. [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.

"They better block their face and knock me out. [60] It was announced on May 12 that he would make his debut against the veteran Michael Johnson on July 7, at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale. 152 [deleted] 3 yr. ago some people never age smh 30 MartyLakeBoozeMan 3 yr. ago Bout to take his bro to some dark places. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. [92][93] He lost the fight via technical submission due to triangle choke in the second round, marking the first submission loss in his mixed martial arts career. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet.

If I fought him now, Id make the same amount as if I fought anybody. I dont know nothing about it. in reply to 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. Press 852. All permutations: forced as hell, Mar 27, 2018 at 03:16PM EDT Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win.

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. I did 96 hours one week. In equal measure, though, it isnt going to look good in the eyes of his fans considering everything thats happened. Those fans? Gaethje left Johnson laying. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. "When I take a right hand, I roll with it. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. He'll need all of them. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. Fight of the Night. He could use his grappling acumen to ensure he remains in control, piling up points carefully, striking only when expedient and safe. [83] The win also earned Gaethje his third Performance of the Night bonus award. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. 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. 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? So thats me. ! Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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.

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The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post.

Went for the kids birthday party. [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. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report.

Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje and UFC on ESPN+ 16's other key winners? When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Gaethje, who will face off with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Saturday at UFC 218, is violence personified. 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. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. Browse 1,188 justin gaethje stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He said to Brett Okamoto of ESPN in 2020, "I worked seven days a week, 12 hours every day. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. 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. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. I don't get hit a ton on the button. UFC 274: Justin Gaethje's path to becoming one of UFC's iconic fighters. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters.

Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. You need to be calm at all times.

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. So, nope. He said, "I used to be blind. He said, "There can be guys out there who are 130 with 13 decisions, and they're not [even] getting paid $5,000 to fight because nobody is watching. I told him way before because he used to fight for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and I was the commentator for that. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. I've never not wanted to win a belt, but I wanted to make money, and the surest way to make money in this sport was to be exciting." He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. 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.
Usman otoh looks how I would look if I worked out like a pro athlete (everyday, eat right, have trainers, etc). 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). He boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 12-1, which includes eight wins via KO/TKO. Ataman then went on to explain why he was so interested in fighting Gaethje. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT 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. Went for the kids birthday party. And then I'm gonna be back in Los Angeles on December 10th and 11th again at the Moving Arts Theater Company. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. [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. Be smart. Then when he got knocked out, suddenly he started listening to Trevor Wittman, his coach who is an incredible coach. Are you saying all Russians look alike? Gaethje wrote in another tweet, once again denying meeting Kadyrov. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. "[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. I'm 6'2 185. You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov called out UFC President Dana White following the split draw in the UFC 282 main event. 3 ranking in March. [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny It's the kind of conversation that should be music to a fight fan's ears. 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. I also like to shoot guns.. Well see what happens. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. [23][24][25] Gaethje dropped down to the 149 lb division for his senior year, but had struggles with weight cutting. 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. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. Some avoid it for a time, skirting around the cage in a desperate backwards race from a man who will never stop coming. He has now worked in the industry for over two years. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. 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. Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. The UFC wants it. The topic recently drew attention again during a back and forth between Gaethje and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Are you really fighting for those fans? I'm going to hit them, kick them. The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. 79. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. All rights reserved. Also, itll bring me closer to the title. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282.