Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. He does take a lot of shots. Never heard Im glad its at 170. [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 finished the season with a 144 record and was named to the Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. Thats what it is as of now. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT You put him against Michael Chandler both of these guys are the same. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 1.7m Followers, 1,566 Following, 723 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Justin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) I was told to get ready for March. All rights reserved. "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. In Gaethjes eyes, what some view as a missed opportunity may actually be a blessing in disguise. Following that, Kadyrov issued a statement calling out Dana White. 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. They are the eyes of a man who may have entered a steel cage expecting an athletic contest. Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje was last seen in action against former champion Charles Oliveira in May at UFC 274. 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. His style demands it. He's what politicians feared when they banned the sport of mixed martial arts across the country in the 1990s, a man unafraid of his own potency and the potential consequences of his actions, comfortable with the problems his sledgehammer fists create every time he touches another man's body. 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. Haha so well said, and isnt this Kadyrovs son? Thats an outright lie and slander, Gaethje wrote. Not so much. You need to control the anger. 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. A video of all combat sports personalities testing out guns in Chechen also went viral on the internet. [23][24][25] Gaethje dropped down to the 149 lb division for his senior year, but had struggles with weight cutting. [32], After amassing a 70 amateur record, Gaethje made his professional debut on August 20, 2011, against future UFC fighter Kevin Croom. The sport as it exists in 2017 is mostly a 25-minute exercise in avoiding problems. Some outside observers may think Gaethje is in a tough position, but he doesnt agree. [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. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. I'm going to hit them, kick them. Gaethje survived all Johnson could offer. 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? [57] However, an injury forced Zeferino to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Luiz Firmino. Johnson did hit him with everything he had, wobbling him on multiple occasions. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you talking about. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. In a sense, Johnson was exactly right. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys honing his skills as an amateur actor/boxer and loves going on occasionaltreks. However, his win didnt impress many fans and even UFC stars. [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. [79] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. [37], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. Subsequent tweets and replies saw Gaethje attempt to defend his trip to Chechnya by denying any direct meeting with the regions controversial leader. If something changes, Ill be shocked. 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. Justin Gaethje has gone after Barstools Dave Portnoy after it was claimed that he visited Chechnya at the invitation of Ramzan Kadyrov. Portnoy, meanwhile, had a reported confrontation with The Highlight at UFC 282. Where do you fall on this Justin Gaethje issue? [2] Reddit /r/CringeAnarchy (page doesn't exist), Original version: kind of funny I did 96 hours one week. Laat uw merk op authentieke wijze groeien door uw merkcontent te delen met de makers van het internet. The UFC wants it. It gets you tired. When I take it, it's on my gloves. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, Never met that guy. 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. 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. Are you saying all Russians look alike? [13] When he was 18, Gaethje spent a summer himself at the Morenci mine. One of them was Justin Gaethje. [43] The fight was ruled a non-title contest after Guillard missed weight. [81], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. "The Highlight" explains to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole why the fight versus. Are you really fighting for those fans? "Highlight" is just 1-2 in his last three trips to the Octagon, but. A song of violence, of blood, of danger and despair. [45], He then went on to fight Luis Palomino at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. Fight of the Night. Come on guy, you wont show me one picture or video of me with the guy you taking about. Jokes shouldn't be made out of this. [99][100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107], Gaethje faced Charles Oliveira on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274 for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. GAETHJE'S FIRST MMA contest was an amateur bout in August 2008, in an outdoor boxing ring in Denver.. Powered by. Lost to Gaethje via TKO at WSOF 19 and WSOF 23 in 2015. He looks the exact same. Justin Gaethje. 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 . The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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." 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. [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. Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins' away from a . Gaethje. Heknows darkness and tight quarters; they're ingrained in his soul. 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. [67] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT Gaethje reiterated that in another tweet, which came after other Twitter users commented on the images and videos that emerged from the visit. [77] He was also awarded a Performance of Night award, which meant he had earned five bonus awards in his four fights in UFC. 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. A cold, deep void, bottomless and unyielding. They visited the place to attend a birthday party for warlord Kadyrovs teenage son. According to Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman, the back-to-back losses against Alvarez and Poirier caused Gaethje to change his mentality. "[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. Went for the kids birthday party. [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 mean if they cover the cost of the training camp then Im in. I dont need this talk because it makes me angry. Were waiting for the contract to make it official. "[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. RandomMan. I never heard a word. You want to be able to talk to your kids once you have kids. However, White hasnt yet responded to his callout. I need to get paid again anyways, so it couldnt hurt. [61] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. Nobody said, Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje, come fight me. Not sure, maybe you can correct me. '"[22], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. I dont play what ifs. I approach things and address things whenever they happen, Gaethje said. Yeah, Wanderlei Silva made a whole f**king career out of it. 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. 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. Let us know your thoughts on this down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! The two knockouts Rutten references are the TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and the knockout defeat to Eddie Alvarez. 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. The truth is its good for the sport in general to have superstars, Gaethje said. What is your reaction to Gaethjes tweets? I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. With no striking background, Justin immediately went for a . 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. He said, "I used to be blind. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). Autumn Able. Don. by A former NCAA All-American wrestler at theUniversity of Northern Colorado, Gaethje could easily take that approach too. There's different ways to alleviate some of the force of a punch besides just getting out of the way. Gaethje lashed out at him and wrote, "Never met that guy. I know Im close. ", "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! He simply sees himself as the No. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! Gaethje is coming off of a loss, but he has won five of his last seven, and consistently brings the ruckus every time out. "[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. 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. "I'm going to get nose surgery, July 14," Gaethje revealed. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. 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