Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. Autumn Able. His dad worked for decades in a copper mine. I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. I dont want to be angry I want to control it.. You need to be calm at all times. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. He boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 12-1, which includes eight wins via KO/TKO. 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The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. I know Im close. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! 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. There's nothing wrong with that. 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. The Chechen dictator, accused of many war crimes, is close with many UFC fighters. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. 3 ranking in March. See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. Gaethje is a whole other animal, man. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. [88][89] He also continued his bonus award streak, earning the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. "I take shots on the forehead. A leading source for MMA News since 2002. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. [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. Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. Making an appearance on The Luke Thomas Show on Sirius XMs Fight Nation, Gaethje said his place is being the guy waiting for the lightweight title shot while others fight for their spot within the division. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. Never met the guy. 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). It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Fight of the Night. UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. [11][12] Gaethje's father Ray retired as a copper miner in September 2019, after 36 years working at the Morenci mine. 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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. Gaethje is being quiet, Ali Abdelaziz tried to say something. Everything lands on the button. in reply to Thats the reason why I never wanted to wrestle. 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) I was there., Are you saying all Russians look alike? Never heard Im glad its at 170. [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. Fight of the Night. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. I never heard a word. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. 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. Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. He looks the exact same. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. [72] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. 5 Followers, 70 Following. [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. Go Fuck yourself.. Are you really fighting for those fans? A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. I don't absorb every single bit of the punch. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. Ataman earned the biggest win of his career in July 2022 when he took out ex-lightweight king Rafael dos Anjos via fifth-round KO. [76] Gaethje rebounded from his two losses in emphatic fashion, winning the fight by knockout in the first round. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. So tickets . Gaethje reiterated that in another tweet, which came after other Twitter users commented on the images and videos that emerged from the visit. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. Getty He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. Gaethje, who will face off with former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Saturday at UFC 218, is violence personified. 'i' [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. "I make money. [87] Gaethje dominated the fight, stopping Ferguson via TKO in the fifth round, and thus ending Ferguson's record of 12 wins in a row. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. If I beat Gaethje in spectacular fashion, Ill easily be able to fight for the title.. 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. Come see me perform. Perhaps that's why he exploded as an underground, grassroots sensation on the independent circuit. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. Powered by. Next fight, Id get paid the same. Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov called out UFC President Dana White following the split draw in the UFC 282 main event. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? 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. [13] When he was 18, Gaethje spent a summer himself at the Morenci mine. I wouldnt be against it, ultimately I want to fight Khabib, I have to fight Khabib, if thats ultimately how it goes down then I will only be mad at myself if Im not ready for it.. You lose three fights and you are a nobody anymore. [94] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. 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 . I get paid a lot of money when I beat Khabib and then fight Conor with the belt. 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 shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrov's teenage son. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. [70] Gaethje said after the loss, "It was the time of my life. I was there. Its a dangerous fight for me. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. 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. Justin Gaethje. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrovs teenage son. It seems as though it is Gaethje who provides all of the back-and-forth in his fights.". Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I also like to shoot guns.. I'm going to come forward. When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. Were waiting for the contract to make it official. You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. British UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently bagged his fourth straight victory in the promotion at UFC 282 last weekend. 6 in the UFCs stacked 155-pound division. 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. If something changes, Ill be shocked. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. So thats me. Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. But he's also the past. 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. Hey, it's Michael. You need to control the anger. I also like to shoot guns.. [98] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. to view a random entry. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. Justin Gaethje told Chandler that at UFC 268, he will try and kill the former Bellator lightweight champion. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. Fight of the Year (2017). I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for it. [44] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten revealed the advice he gave to Justin Gaethje a. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. [13], Gaethje began wrestling at the age of four. #davesabitch, Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Would love your thoughts, please comment. He said, "I used to be blind. 'v' For years, MMA has been dominated by the absence of violence. Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. 852. Despite that, Gaethje defended his visit to the region ruled by the warlord on the grounds that he likes to shoot guns. Ive never seen anyone call out Gaethje. 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. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. If it gets canceled, Ill record a story like, UFC, whats going on?'. 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. [71] The fight earned Gaethje his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." When I take it, it's on my gloves. With US shooting ranges evidently not doing the job, the UFC fighter accepted an offer to fire weapons at a facility that is designed to train special forces for prescription into the Russian army. SAFFORD Justin Gaethje has about 10,000 secret weapons going into his championship fight Saturday in Abu Dhabi at UFC 254. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. Thats what it is as of now. "Take a good month to recover and get back to work. It puts me in punching range. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. 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. Rey Del. Updated The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. Thats an outright lie and slander. The brawler is renowned for his fighting style, which saw him net ten performance-based bonuses in record time, and also receivedFight of the Yearhonors twice, against Michael Johnson in 2017 and Michael Chandler in 2021. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. I think he doesn't want to take the risk. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. Browse 1,188 justin gaethje stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. So, nope. Check out MMA Junkies full interview with Justin Gaethje in the video above. I absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. Well see what happens. It's just didn't matter. He does take a lot of shots. 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. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. The debut lasted all of 27 seconds. Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. 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.". 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 . "[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. If. However, Gaethje immediately admitted that the word "kill" is quite harsh since. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. However, it's nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. Honestly, being in front of that many people, being able to put my skills on the line at the highest level on a pay-per-view, all of those things, it was a dream come true for me. Like a horror-movie villain, Gaethje thrives on this fear, stalking, ever stalking, until a man has no choice but to stand and fight. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. [17] He still holds the seventh-most near falls (218) and the ninth-most team points scored (1057.5) in the history of the state as a wrestler. 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. The kicks alone can end a fight, but their main purpose is to drive an opponent back into the cage. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. About 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." Recommended videos 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. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT "He hasn't been at this level," Johnson toldFight Society's Damon Martin. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. "A lot of people say I'm reckless and I take too many shots," he told me. I also like to shoot guns. Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. "I've been waiting for 13 years for somebody in MMA to break my nose and it. 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. 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. You'll be right back here." Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. Getty [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. Not so much. [68] The fight also earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. All of those things came true. Those fans? Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. Took her about a second and a half. 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. [13], Gaethje has two sisters. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . While Gaethje's. 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. 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). There are his, filled not with anger, but with nothing at all. One of them was Justin Gaethje. 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. Went for the kids birthday party. I also like to shoot guns. 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