He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. I think he doesn't want to take the risk. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. Im gonna take high road + not mention it. 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. Gaethje is a whole other animal, man. [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. Be smart. Then when he got knocked out, suddenly he started listening to Trevor Wittman, his coach who is an incredible coach. I'm 6'2 185. I'm going to hit them, kick them. Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov called out UFC President Dana White following the split draw in the UFC 282 main event. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. He has now worked in the industry for over two years. Don. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. His mantra at Wednesday's media day was "we riot" if he's not next in line with a victory over. 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. With Conor McGregor booked to fight Donald Cerrone and UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov slated to defend his title against Tony Ferguson, there arent many realistic options left for Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC). 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. 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. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Rare Joe Rogan in Cage Reaction to Paddy Pimbletts Controversial Win at UFC 282. Would love your thoughts, please comment. But he's also the past. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. [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. 6 in the UFCs stacked 155-pound division. [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 debut lasted all of 27 seconds. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. I want to be a UFC champion. Went for the kids birthday party. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. 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. What a machine but perfectly technically sound? The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. "[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. [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. If I lost, I hoped that I would get knocked out. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. ", "Bonus Show: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards", "February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW", https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA-2011.pdf, https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA-2010.pdf, https://nwhof.org/NCAA-Brackets/PDF/NCAA%202009.pdf, "UFC 249 generates over 700,000 PPV buys on ESPN+", "UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje reportedly sells 500K pay-per-view buys in the U.S.", "Midnight Mania! 3 ranking in March. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. [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. He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. That didnt happen, so right now Im next.. Thats what it is as of now. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 for an eye poke. [33] On the regional circuit in Colorado and Arizona, Gaethje compiled an undefeated 7-0 professional record, with 6 stoppage wins. That's where Gaethje does the kind of work that can be uncomfortable, not only to receive, but even to bear witness to. You need to be calm at all times. 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. 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. Performance of the Night. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. 'v' Jim Miller hurt my calf really good, but nothing like that. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. 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. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. 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. 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. "A lot of people say I'm reckless and I take too many shots," he told me. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. Although he is still a pressure fighter, Wittman said that Gaethje now takes fewer risks and is more selective about when to trade punches. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. 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. 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. Fight of the Night. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. On August 10th, a screenshot of the tweet was submitted to /r/2meirl4meirl.[5]. So, you want to be as calm as possible. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. I also like to shoot guns. 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. Justin Gaethje, thats a fighter whos always exciting, Rutten said. Gaethje, who will face off with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Saturday at UFC 218, is violence personified. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. "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. I had this coach in my last fight who came to me just before the fight, I went out. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. I did 96 hours one week. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Fight of the Year (2021). Fiziev is currently ranked No. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. 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[22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. [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. [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. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. A fighter who seeks out and thrives in the chaos many others spend their professional lives hoping to avoid: "He is always flirting with absolute disaster. RandomMan. 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Now he became a better fighter because of it.. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. 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. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. [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. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. However, Gaethjes words didnt sit well with the Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. 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? [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. 2007-2023 Literally Media Ltd. Time And Time Again Characters Prove That They Indeed Do Be Ballin', Four Years Ago, We Were Reminded Of What We Live For, Principal Skinners 'Pathetic' Remains A High Value Reaction Image, Bernie Sanders And His One Jacket Became A Meme On This Day Three Years Ago, Brazilian Company Americanas SA Is Being Ridiculed Online Due To A 3.9 Billion USD Accounting Gap. [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. WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. I'm going to come forward. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! I was 20/60 in one eye and 20/200 in another eye. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. Thats an outright lie and slander. [59], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Go F*ck Yourself.. 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 . [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). He said, "I used to be blind. 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. 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. Stroomlijn uw workflow met ons toonaangevende beheersysteem voor digitale bestanden. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. "[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. One of them was Justin Gaethje. He battled Charles Oliveira in April 2022 at UFC 274 and lost in the first round after submitting to a rear-naked choke. I like that Im the first to call him out and I truly want to fight him. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, Never met that guy. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. 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. [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. When I take it, it's on my gloves. READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. Gaethje reiterated that in another tweet, which came after other Twitter users commented on the images and videos that emerged from the visit. He's facing a monster. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. 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 . by A leading source for MMA News since 2002. He does take a lot of shots. "[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. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. The one slick enough to avoid damage and danger. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. 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. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. [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. in reply to "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. On the other end, Gaethje (23-4) is coming off his second failed attempt at hoisting undisputed UFC lightweight gold. to view a random entry. Justin Gaethje. So tickets . "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. [40], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. I also like to shoot guns.. 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. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for it. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. 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. It gets you tired. Go Fuck yourself.. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! I'm trying to think of another time I've been seriously damaged with kicks. Gaethje may be the future of the lightweight division. 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. When the UFC wants it, they make it happen.. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. #UFC249pic.twitter.com/jXPNYAjX3h", "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18", "Revised UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Card | MMAWeekly.com", "UFC 249 Results: Justin Gaethje Wears Down Tony Ferguson, Wins Belt", "UFC 249 Scorecard: Gaethje was crushing Ferguson before 5th round TKO", "UFC 249 Bonuses! 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. 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 . 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? What do you think about UFC fighters ties with Kadyrov? [13], Gaethje has two sisters. Powered by. 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. Come see me perform. [82] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [66] The bout with Alvarez took place on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. And in short, Fiziev is pulled in by the mixture of Gaethjes deadly striking and positioning in the rankings. Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years.
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