[77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. I like that. 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. 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. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. 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. Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny 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. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. 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). In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. I get paid a lot of money when I beat Khabib and then fight Conor with the belt. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. 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. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Not so much. Since he came in half a pound over the championship limit, the title remained vacant as Gaethje lost out on his second attempt at the undisputed belt. [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. He has stated his intention to do social work with at-risk youth. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. JUSTIN GAETHJE: One reason I'm here is because I never look ahead. 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. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. There's nothing wrong with that. 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. So tickets . Would love your thoughts, please comment. [20], Gaethje graduated from Safford High School with a 1919 record. With MMA, there are egos involved. A fight with Gaethje doesn't look like anything else you'll see on a UFC card. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Went for the kids birthday party. I also like to shoot guns. 5 Followers, 70 Following. [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. SAFFORD Justin Gaethje has about 10,000 secret weapons going into his championship fight Saturday in Abu Dhabi at UFC 254. Krijg toegang tot het beste van Getty Images en iStock met ons eenvoudige abonnement. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. I also like to shoot guns. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. While Gaethje is prepared to play the waiting game and await the title fight scheduled for April 2020, he told Luke Thomas that he's 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. I want to be a UFC champion. Alvarez, Gaethje's opponent, is no stranger to this sort of battle. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a few years ago. "I make money. 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. Once you lose control, you lose the fight. You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. A former NCAA All-American wrestler at theUniversity of Northern Colorado, Gaethje could easily take that approach too. When will we next see him compete inside the Octagon? Are you saying all Russians look alike? Although he is still a pressure fighter, Wittman said that Gaethje now takes fewer risks and is more selective about when to trade punches. It gets you tired. [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. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. "[112], In a 2020 ESPN interview, Gaethje stated he realized after transitioning from wrestling to mixed martial arts that, while winning was still important, entertaining the fans could earn him more money. Everything lands on the button. It's just didn't matter. That didnt happen, so right now Im next.. 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. 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. 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). Justin Gaethje. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. 79. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje and UFC on ESPN+ 16's other key winners? [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. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. 1 contender. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler UFC 268 Predictions: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight breakdown, betting odds This fight is going to be fun! You lose three fights and you are a nobody anymore. I had horrible vision. Press They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. I don't absorb every single bit of the punch. to view the video gallery, or You're going in with Jon Jones, the best of all time." "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. [31] After improving his grades, Gaethje made his amateur debut during the pre-season of his sophomore year (08'-09') on August 2, 2008, where he scored a slam knockout on his opponent. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. [41] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. Gaethje is the #2 ranked lightweight. When asked about the athletes who may perform better when angry, Rutten highlighted the fighting style of Wanderlei Silva. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. 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. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) December 12, 2022. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT 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 . [23][24][25] Gaethje dropped down to the 149 lb division for his senior year, but had struggles with weight cutting. [109] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one. Don. "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. They said either of those, March 4th or 18th. 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