Go F*ck Yourself.. Each of his World Series of Fighting bouts was a reunion of sorts for the sport's hardcore fans who saw glimpses of the familiar in his uncomplicated approach. 2023 Getty Images. [91], Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. He will leave knowing he's been in a fight instead. I told him, dude, stop that fighting style. I make money. Gaethje's parents have been married for 38 years. He simply sees himself as the No. Fight of the Night. Only when an opponent gets tired, impatient or sloppy do the modern greats strike. #UFC249pic.twitter.com/jXPNYAjX3h", "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18", "Revised UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Card | MMAWeekly.com", "UFC 249 Results: Justin Gaethje Wears Down Tony Ferguson, Wins Belt", "UFC 249 Scorecard: Gaethje was crushing Ferguson before 5th round TKO", "UFC 249 Bonuses! WASHINGTON Despite the current circumstances at the top of the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje doesnt feel like the odd man out. He quickly clapped back at the former interim champion and reminded him of his alleged links with Russian warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. Next fight, Id get paid the same. I also like to shoot guns. 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. He suffered a broken nose in the fight and after. I'm going to hit them, kick them. I was there. In an appearance on the PBD Podcast, Rutten opened up on urging the human Highlight reel to change his aggressive fighting style before he made his way to the UFC. [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. Once you get angry, instead of hitting (with proper technique), youre loading up and telegraphing. 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So thats me. 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. [110], Gaethje is scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. Updated Dec 14, 2022 at 9:34am Getty Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez. He scaled at 158.8 lbs, nearly 4 lbs over the 155 lb limit, and 50% of his purse went to Gaethje. I'm 6'2 185. When I take it, it's on my gloves. READ FULL STORY: Admit Your Mistake: Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov Wants Dana White to Apologize for Politics in Sports After Controversial UFC 282 Split Draw. [55] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. [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. 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. 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. Michael Johnson, Gaethje's opponent in his first UFC fight in July, saw all the flaws in his style. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. They are, instead, the men and women best able to mitigate the risks their opponents present. See Who Won The KYM Poll For Meme Of The Month! I also like to shoot guns.. Gaethje. He finished the season with a 144 record and was named to the Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. Recently, Gaethje took a trip to Chechnya alongside Usman and Cejudo at the invitation of Kadyrov. Gaethje is a flawed, reckless fighter. The former UFC lightweight interim champion posted a video of Pimblett along with Barstool Sports people demanding a Fight of the Night bonus from Dana White. [70] Gaethje said after the loss, "It was the time of my life. 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. I dont see it like that, Gaethje told MMA Junkie on Friday. I have a fight on my contract. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. For now, Gaethje isnt too concerned about what the future holds. [23] Gaethje's surname is of German origin due to his German-American father. You need to control the anger. 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 With reports of a lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked for April 2020 and other lightweight fights being announced recently, top contender Justin Gaethje is without a scheduled fight, and he seems to be okay with that. 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. Thats my job now.. Ultimately I got into this for one reason, thats to fight for a world championship, if thats at the end of the road then absolutely. The latest addition to the UFC calls out Edson Barboza for his debut because he wants to fight the man who scares him most. "[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. When I do get hit, I feel like I'm setting myself up for big shots.". Like a horror-movie villain, Gaethje thrives on this fear, stalking, ever stalking, until a man has no choice but to stand and fight. [117] Gaethje praised Trump for his role in the UFC's early development, saying "Hes a reason that the UFC is here. 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.". Getty 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. Boards zijn de beste plekken om beelden en videoclips op te slaan. 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"[13] Gaethje recalled that as he was about to leave the mine to attend university, two of his co-workers told him, "You'll be right back, you ain't gonna make it in college. 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. Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. He might not be super technical but he can aim, dude. This made him the first Northern Colorado wrestler to attain Division I All-American status since Larry Wagner in 1970. Jack Slack, one of the sport's great analysts, calls Gaethje "hypnotic." 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. Imagine you broke your foot in devastating fashion, and I clowned you for it. That includes Khamzat Chimaev, Henry Cejudo and formerly Khabib Nurmagomedov. 'i' "[74], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. 1 contender. [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. In plaats hiervan in. He began his amateur MMA career while in college, turned professional in 2011 and joined the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) in 2013, where he became Lightweight Champion. As for Fiziev, he is currently on a six-fight winning streak, with his. Are you really fighting for those fans? [13], Gaethje has two sisters. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [9] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. 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. [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. #daveyhighroad https://t.co/TiuBhAnnrp. Its a big challenge for me. [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. I think that equally skilled fighter, the guy with the more control is always going to win.. [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. Gaethje accepts he's going to get hit. All rights reserved. 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