Went for the kids birthday party. 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. So thats me. I also like to shoot guns.. What is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? In his sophomore season, he qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division I 157 lb Championship, where he posted a 02 record. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. 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. After The Highlight called out members of the sports and pop culture blog for comments regarding Paddy Pimbletts performance at UFC 282, Portnoy hit back by mentioning that the lightweight contender had been seen hanging out with a warlord accused off brutal crimes., 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. . Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. [117] Gaethje praised Trump for his role in the UFC's early development, saying "Hes a reason that the UFC is here. [62] The win earned Gaethje the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. See tweets, replies, photos and videos from @hayes_mma Twitter profile. Justin Gaethje Retweeted. A few years ago, people in the United States were prohibited from doing business with entities owned by Kadyrov by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, with the Office of Foreign Assets Control listingextrajudicial killing, torture, or other gross violations as some of the reasons for the sanctions. Hes super aggressive; just comes one speed, full speed thats it. 'v' Both sets of his grandparents for more than 50. 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 . 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. Its a dangerous fight for me. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. I also like to shoot guns.. Justin Ray Gaethje[1] (/edi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. So tickets . You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. I like that Im the first to call him out and I truly want to fight him. The UFC has two scheduled pay-per-view events for March. 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? I'm going to hit them, kick them. Cutting Gerald Harris, who was 3-0 in the UFC with 3 KO's because he was severely concussed and only made it out of the first round against Falcao because time ran out or he would have tapped, and. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. @Justin_Gaethje discusses where he fits into the UFC lightweight landscape and his conditions for being a backup for Khabib vs Ferguson #TLTS@lthomasnews pic.twitter.com/6lK65IySbe, MMA on SiriusXM (@MMAonSiriusXM) December 3, 2019. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. There are many things which go into making Justin Gaethje perhaps the most destructive force in combat sports today. Im not announcing anything, but the UFC promised us that Ill be fighting Justin Gaethje in March, Fiziev said (transcribed via Red Corner MMA). [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. Now, its literally whoever gets the hit first is going to win. "I take shots on the forehead. Powered by. [18][19] Gaethje also played football and baseball in high school. He does take a lot of shots. "[118], UFC interim Lightweight Champion and further title contention, Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. [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. 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. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? Justin Gaethje discusses his May 7 matchup against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 in Phoenix. 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. You need to control the anger. Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. [108] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. He hasnt fought in so long. I was there. Gaethje plans on winning the title before he fights McGregor in order to expand his worth. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. [58] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. In fact, I think I'd look more impressive. The presence of Dave Portnoy as a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann has rubbed some people the wrong way. [22] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. "I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then I'm in. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys honing his skills as an amateur actor/boxer and loves going on occasionaltreks. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. Thats what it is as of now. I was told to get ready for March. It gets you tired. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. pic.twitter.com/4ITwLdCk73. Much of the decision-making process, Gaethje said, is out of his control. It also includes Justin Gaethje, the former UFC interim lightweight champion. 1 contender. Organiseer, beheer, distribueer en meet al uw digitale content. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. PROTIP: 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. Gaethje may be the future of the lightweight division. [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. 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." Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. 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. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. 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[61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. A fight with Gaethje doesn't look like anything else you'll see on a UFC card. [112] He is well known for the knockout power in his punches, and his debilitating leg kicks. Powered by. [15] He attended Safford High School,[16] where he was a four-time finalist and two-time state champion (AIA). [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. Alvarez, Gaethje's opponent, is no stranger to this sort of battle. [82] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. 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. Now he became a better fighter because of it.. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. Het ontwerp van Getty Images is een handelsmerk van Getty Images. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Don. Johnson couldn't say the same. 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