"He hasn't been with the bright lights, he's great at what he does, but he might be out of his league on this one.". Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. 'v' I did 96 hours one week. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. I mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. As one of the most decorated fighters, Rutten understands what it takes to be at the top. The mere fact that the trip happened is suspicious in the eyes of many. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. He does take a lot of shots. 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. [83] The win also earned Gaethje his third Performance of the Night bonus award. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. The Highlight, in particular mocked a video of Paddy Pimblett. The title fight is set and somebody needs to fight the winner of that fight. [52] The suspension was lifted a day later. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. Went for the kids birthday party. Neither are articulate wordsmiths like Conor McGregor. The winner of that [Khabib vs Tony] is looking like the most likely, Im planning on trying to maybe push myself to be ready for around that date [in April] just in case something happens but its super hard for me to get up for a training camp, get up for a fight when I actually dont have an opponent. They'll have to run, literally run, backwards. He looks the exact same. 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. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. I was there., Are you saying all Russians look alike? The UFC wants it. Rey Del. 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. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. His style demands it. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. I had this coach in my last fight who came to me just before the fight, I went out. 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 . Im gonna take high road + not mention it. Of course, it doesnt mean he agrees with Ramzans history whatsoever. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstool's Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. If I lost, I hoped that I would get knocked out. Justin Gaethje breaking news and and highlights for UFC 286 fight vs. Rafael Fiziev, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from . [38], Afterward, Gaethje fought Dan Lauzon at WSOF 6 on October 26, 2013, finishing Lauzon by knockout with a right uppercut in the second round. Background Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. The warlord also demanded an apology from the UFC president in a telegram post. Business has picked up in a major way in the UFCs lightweight division with the recent bookings of Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone (scheduled to take place at welterweight) and Paul Felder vs Dan Hooker, both fights scheduled to take place in early 2020, but these fights also leave contenders like Gaethje waiting in the wings. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). I get paid a lot of money when I beat Khabib and then fight Conor with the belt. So man to man, I ask you to prey for his recovery! [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. What is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? [114], Gaethje underwent a photorefractive keratectomy in 2016 to correct his eyesight. 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"[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. 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. Everyone wants this fight, Dana White wants this fight. 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. I absolute-- no, I would have never dreamed or thought that it would be here only, because I would never allow myself to. While Gaethje may not have actually met Kadyrov in person, it doesnt really help his case here. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. 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. [42], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. So tickets . His are the blistering lowkicks of Marco Ruas, thrown with the confidence of a man with the wrestling chops to avoid all but the best takedown attempts. Gaethje himself spent a long summer there. I have a fight on my contract. [14] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. "I make money. [69] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. The news was first. Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . 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. Many of the best UFC fighters are not the athletes most capable of dismantling and dispatching their foes. 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. That made him a better fighter. 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. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. [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. He said, "I used to be blind. I know Im close. A fight is merely a way to celebrate it. 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. So, you want to be as calm as possible. Recently, Ankalaev lost a championship opportunity, as his title fight at UFC 282 ended in a controversial draw. [95], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. [78], Gaethje faced Edson Barboza on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. Fight of the Year (2021). UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira maintains he's not worried about the potential dangers a future fight with Justin Gaethje brings to him. He simply sees himself as the No. [75] However, on June 28, 2018, Iaquinta withdrew from the bout and he was replaced by James Vick. "I take shots on the forehead. 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. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. If I fought him now, Id make the same amount as if I fought anybody. 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. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. If theres someone else in the way then I would happily go through them but I dont think there is. Getty So thats me. Despite his elite wrestling pedigree, he rarely looks for takedowns, instead preferring an entertaining stand-up fighting style. I want to be a UFC champion. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. The topic recently drew attention again during a back and forth between Gaethje and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. [46] The Los Angeles Times named this fight as the best fight of 2015. 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 truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. "When you fight me, you aren't going to be able to be so careful," he told me in a 2015 interview. Are you really fighting for those fans? Do not clinch with the guy, hes going to knock you out. 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. 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. [53][54], Gaethje was expected to defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Ozzy Dugulubgov at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016. 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. However, its nothing in comparison to the impact Ramzan Kadyrov has had on mixed martial arts. Jonathan Snowden covers combat sports for Bleacher Report. Copyright: RU Sport Private Limited. Its a dangerous fight for me. Everything lands on the button. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for it. I had horrible vision. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. Hes just focusing on training until an offer comes his way. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. Probably everything combined, Fiziev said. It gets you tired. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Fight of the Night. When you watch Justin Gaethje (18-0, 15 KO) fight, the eyes tell the story. [90] This made Gaethje the only fighter in UFC history to win at least one fight night bonus in each of his first seven appearances. [80] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [10][11] His mother was a postmaster while his father was a copper miner, as were both of his grandfathers. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' When Justin Gaethje calls himself the most violent fighter in UFC history, nobody, past or present, is chiming in. His paternal grandfather boxed while serving in the United States Army. [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. I was there. 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. [73] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. by 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. 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