Gaethje was the first and only WSOF Lightweight Champion. Khch hng ca chng ti bao gm nhng hiu thuc ln, ca hng M & B, ca hng chi, chui nh sch cng cc ca hng chuyn v dng v chi tr em. You know what it is, financially its commitment, train for a fight, especially a fight like that. Gaethje was the first and only WSOF Lightweight Champion. "@Justin_Gaethje and @MikeChandlerMMA gave us everything we wanted. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [48], Gaethje had a rematch against Palomino on September 18, 2015, at WSOF 23 and defended his belt again, finishing Palomino in the second round by TKO. And he said, 'Not really, Coach. #chandler #ufc274 #ko #justin_gaethje #ufc_274_oliveira_vs_gaethje. #UFC268 I Got the highlight winning this fight! [66], 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. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. 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. [95] Despite tapping, referee Jason Herzog did not stop the bout before Gaethje lost consciousness due to the choke. (@TheTruthJackson) November 7, 2021, Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) November 7, 2021, Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) November 7, 2021, Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) November 7, 2021. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Wow wow wow WOW! 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. 2. [64] Sherdog named this fight as the best fight of 2017,[65] and round 2 of the fight as the best round of the year. 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. '"[23], Gaethje holds a bachelor's degree in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado. Replying to @Justin_Gaethje "i was boxing his head off" yeah okay bud. [53] The suspension was lifted a day later. Ahead of UFC 274, his former foes analyze fighting The Highlight. "[119], 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. #UFC268 @MMADecisions, Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) November 7, 2021, What a war!!!!!! Justin Gaethje's reputation as a relentless fighter with a willingness to absorb damage is legendary. 9 may 2022. 9 may 2022. Top-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje discusses the recently reported title fight and his place inside the division. Leg kick Justin. I think I sold myself so hard on the fact that this is not wrestling. You expected a continuation of the meme, but it was me, EruditeEbert. Charlie Brenneman (@charliespaniard) November 7, 2021, Im almost positive Gaethje would accept a fight to the death. [70] At the World MMA Awards, it was named the fight of the year. His mother, Carolina (ne Espinoza), is of Mexican descent from Sonora, Mexico [10] and his father, John Ray Gaethje, is of German descent. Wittman stated, "I asked him after those two losses, 'Is your purpose still to be the most exciting fighter in the world?' Chng ti phc v khch hng trn khp Vit Nam t hai vn phng v kho hng thnh ph H Ch Minh v H Ni. He was a two-time Arizona state champion as a wrestler at Safford High School, and an NCAA Division I All-American during his time at the University of Northern Colorado. This fight is so brutal and amazing that it got the broadcast to mention Chandler-Alvarez in Bellator. Gaethje (22-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) is expected to meet Chandler (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on Nov. 6 in a high-stakes lightweight fight. [22], 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. Id say learning to finish @Justin_Gaethje is more important than learning to fight JG. [60], On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history, "The Special Relationship Between Justin Gaethje And Trevor Wittman", "Former WSOF champ Justin Gaethje takes shots at 'quitter' Conor McGregor ahead of UFC debut", "Justin Gaethje Next Fight: Who will 'The Highlight' Face Next? [59] Gaethje won the bout by TKO via doctor stoppage due to Firmino's right eye being swollen after round three. Your anaconda definitely wants some. Justin Gaethje isn't impressed with Do Bronx's win streak: "Theres a certain way to fight that man (Ferguson), and I showed you how to do it. #UFC268 | Twitter reacts: https://t.co/pUFEN3ezpD pic.twitter.com/Zq1LYEvJXo, WHAT A FIGHT BY THESE TWO WARRIORS #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/omlSsVRVCl. [62] Gaethje won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round through a combination of punches and knees. However, he said he had some extra steam going into his UFC 268 clash with Michael Chandler. I shouldve and couldve took him down a couple of times, especially when I had him rocked just to steal a round or two. Home MMA Dustin Poirier Dethrones Justin Gaethje as the Most Exciting Fighter of All Time I Am the Guy Published 04/04/2023, 7:31 AM EDT By Sushant sharma USA Today via Reuters The UFC lightweight division has been one of the most exciting weight classes in recent years. I said it before, I said it many times, that I was going to lose (eventually). im not glad it happened but like dustin said karma is not a bitch, its a mirror. Jul 11, 2021. [82], Gaethje next faced Donald Cerrone on September 14, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 16. LITERALLY! WebJustin Gaethje knows hes the most exciting fighter to ever compete in MMA and he plans on putting on another instant classic in his co-main event battle against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 WebSherdogs Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Justin Gaethje appears to be primed for one more championship run. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. Mar 27, 2018 at 11:09AM EDT Remembered; be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of something that one has seen, known, or experienced. I did 96 hours one week. 6 0. WebI'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." BE REMEMBERED Noticed; become aware of, with some degree of attention or recognition. If Im going to get tired, Id rather it be from fighting and not from wrestling. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Violence! This motivated Gaethje to make a success of himself. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. [96], Gaethje faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. [35] One of his early victories was over UFC veteran Drew Fickett. 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. 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. Apr 15, 2021 at 06:26AM EDT I did it for three months straight and took one sick day, because I had to sleep. [81] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. BIG LEFT HAND JUSTIN!!! #UFC268, Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 7, 2021. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Justin Gaethje Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images With his return less than a month away, Justin Gaethje is chomping at the bit to get back into the cage. WebJustin Gaethje Scroll . [109] Due to Oliveira missing weight and having been stripped of the title, only Gaethje was eligible to win the title. 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." Gaethje defended his title by stopping Palomino via TKO in the third round after a combination of leg kicks and punches. [22] He initially applied to a small college in Arizona as he wanted to stay close to his family, but instead accepted an offer from the NCAA Division I program at the University of Northern Colorado. I want to be a UFC champion. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Gaethjes victory over Chandler at UFC 268. Leaving it all in the octagon, Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway) November 7, 2021, Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021, Justin with the kick. On February 23rd, Redditor Nick_1007 posted a photoshopped version of the original exchange featuring a picture of Elon Musk to /r/DeepFriedMemes[1] (shown below, left). "[75], Gaethje was scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. Justin Gaethje isn't impressed with Do Bronx's win streak: "Theres a certain way to fight that man (Ferguson), and I showed you how to do it. On December 21st, 2014, Twitter user @reganslatic tweeted "Why can't I find a guy like this ugh" followed by a photo of a young man with hearts photoshopped by his head. Ahead of UFC 274, his former foes analyze fighting The Highlight. Justin left hand! PROTIP: This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 12/2/2019, This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM, Bo Nickal and Jon Jones decided to have a little wrestling session at the UFC Performance Institute this week. "[118] 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. 8 years ago, Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) defended his WSOF Lightweight title by stopping Luis Palomino in the third round at WSOF19 with brutal leg kicks and ground and pound. Chandlers leg is messed up but Chandler went fo the body hard. He tore my quad. spottySport . While his former opponent Dustin Poirier believes Gaethje is the biggest threat to current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gaethje recently discussed his place within the division. [38], On June 14, 2013, he fought Brian Cobb at WSOF 3, eventually winning via TKO from leg kicks in the third round. Vi i ng nhn vin gm cc nh nghin cu c bng tin s trong ngnh dc phm, dinh dng cng cc lnh vc lin quan, Umeken dn u trong vic nghin cu li ch sc khe ca m, cc loi tho mc, vitamin v khong cht da trn nn tng ca y hc phng ng truyn thng. And I was far sighted in one eye and nearsighted in another eye. Im the guy waiting for the title shot, I got the winner of the fight in April as far as Im concerned. [68] Gaethje lost the competitive fight by KO in the third round, the first loss of his MMA career. While Gaethje is prepared to play the waiting game and await the title fight scheduled for April 2020, he told Luke Thomas that hes willing to be a standby substitute for the title fight, if the UFC is willing to pay up and cover the cost of his training camp. Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) November 7, 2021, Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) November 7, 2021. [56] However, the bout was cancelled on the day of the event as Dugulubgov was stricken with illness. [42] Gaethje won the fight with a right hook TKO in the second round. [88] Gaethje dominated the fight, stopping Ferguson via TKO in the fifth round, and thus ending Ferguson's record of 12 wins in a row. The [], Former UFC middleweight contender David Branch has retired from MMA. Remembered; be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of something that one has seen, known, or experienced. Mike trying to land anything and goes to the body. #UFC268, Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 7, 2021, #UFC268 results: @Justin_Gaethje def. Lets go!!! [73] Sherdog named Gaethje vs. Poirier as the best fight of 2018. 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. WebJustin Gaethje knows hes the most exciting fighter to ever compete in MMA and he plans on putting on another instant classic in his co-main event battle against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 8 years ago, Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) defended his WSOF Lightweight title by stopping Luis Palomino in the third round at WSOF19 with brutal leg kicks and ground and pound. 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. mmanews 1K 381 r/MMA Join 1 yr. ago I cant wait for the trilogy #UFC268 #GaethjeVsChandler, Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) November 7, 2021, I scored it 29-27, Gaethje. Xin cm n qu v quan tm n cng ty chng ti. Do you think Justin Gaethje should await the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson? [74] It was revealed after the fight that Gaethje's leg kicks had caused a partial tear of Poirier's quadriceps femoris muscle. Khi u khim tn t mt cng ty dc phm nh nm 1947, hin nay, Umeken nghin cu, pht trin v sn xut hn 150 thc phm b sung sc khe. Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) November 7, 2021, fight of the night #UFC268 awesome . HERE WE GO @Justin_Gaethje and @MikeChandlerMMA are moments away from producing fireworks in the #UFC268 main card opener. All permutations: forced as hell, Mar 27, 2018 at 03:16PM EDT Fight of the Night. [ #UFC268 | The Main Card is LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/QzfTRYYGCr. Gaethje (22-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) is expected to meet Chandler (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on Nov. 6 in a high-stakes lightweight fight. As of May 9, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Within two months, the tweet gained over 5,000 likes and 1,400 retweets. A debt of gratitude to Mike Beltran for extending this instant classic. [99] The bout was named Fight of the Year by various mixed martial arts media outlets and the UFC itself. to view the video gallery, or I need to get paid again anyways, so it couldnt hurt. Gaethje dispatched Patishnock in the first round via TKO to become the WSOF Lightweight Champion. Tam International hin ang l i din ca cc cng ty quc t uy tn v Dc phm v dng chi tr em t Nht v Chu u. . im not glad it happened but like dustin said karma is not a bitch, its a mirror. JUSTIN ON THE BACK! , Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) November 7, 2021, Fireworks Throwing bombs one of the best rounds ever!! BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. Your anaconda definitely wants some. WebJustin Gaethje (@justin_gaethje) Instagram photos and videos justin_gaethje Verified Follow 747 posts 1.8M followers 1,620 following Justin Gaethje Public figure Denver, CO ONX Sports: Athlete Relations youtu.be/Ty3VoiNGWK0 Posts Justin Gaethje Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images With his return less than a month away, Justin Gaethje is chomping at the bit to get back into the cage. [23] As a freshman, Gaethje had an 189 record, including a third-place finish at the Oregon Wrestling Classic. 2 0. Again! Chandler and Gaethje delivered!!! [113] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus award. [57], On October 17, 2016, it was announced that Gaethje would defend the WSOF Lightweight Championship against Joo Zeferino on December 31, 2016, at WSOF 34 in the main event. Gaethje (22-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) is expected to meet Chandler (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on Nov. 6 in a high-stakes lightweight fight. Trong nm 2014, Umeken sn xut hn 1000 sn phm c hng triu ngi trn th gii yu thch. And more. If I lost, I hoped that I would get knocked out. [45] Gaethje won the bout via split decision. WebJustin Gaethje Scroll . 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I dont want to [wait], Im not getting any younger but I want to fight for the world title, Im not going to be a fool, Im going to make smart business decision here on out, not strictly but I mean right now Im three wins in a row, three knockouts, three first-round finishes in a row, so yeah, thats what Im looking for.. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. [43], On November 15, 2014, Gaethje faced UFC veteran and former training partner Melvin Guillard at WSOF 15. I've gotten opportunities on the biggest stages because of the way I fight. Chandler shoots and DUMPS JUSTIN WOW!!! Justin Gaethje isnt the type who needs added motivation to get into a fist fight. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Shop Products DEFINITE PURPOSE Purpose; the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Fun fact: we deliver faster than Amazon. Please check your email for a confirmation. 19-19 after two. [50][51][52] Three days later, Gaethje was suspended indefinitely by the Colorado State Athletic Commission for "unsportsmanlike conduct" after he performed his signature celebration, a backflip off the top of the cage, in the aftermath of his victory at WSOF 29. im not glad it happened but like dustin said karma is not a bitch, its a mirror. 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). [93][94] He lost the fight via technical submission due to triangle choke in the second round, marking the first submission loss in his mixed martial arts career. [41], His first title defense was at WSOF 11 against Nick Newell on July 5, 2014. Gaethje won by knockout 12 seconds into the first round. Justin Ray Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) rebounded from his title-fight loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov when he earned a unanimous decision win over Chandler (22-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in their anticipated matchup, which took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. to view a random entry. Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) rebounded from his title-fight loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov when he earned a unanimous decision win over Chandler (22-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in their anticipated matchup, which took place at Fight of the Night. [49], At WSOF 29 on March 12, 2016, he defended his belt against Brian Foster via TKO due to leg kicks at 1:43 of the first round. Justin Gaethje: Im the guy waiting for the title shot, Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked for April 2020, Dustin Poirier believes Gaethje is the biggest threat. 5 may 2022. WebFighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Justin Gaethje: Striker: 5' 11" 155 lbs: Rafael Fiziev: Muay Thai, Striker: 5' 8" 155 lbs Michael Chandler via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Results and play-by-play: https://t.co/HzLkrciFVg pic.twitter.com/TBFnmG7NF0, Mental toughness!Physical toughness!Technical skill!Bravado and showmanship!This fight had everything! 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. Jim Miller hurt my calf really good, but nothing like that. #UFC268, Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) November 7, 2021, Everybody stressed AF right now #UFC268, Dan 50k Ige (@Dynamitedan808) November 7, 2021, David Michaud (@bulldawg_170) November 7, 2021, The #GattiWard of MMA! [111], Gaethje faced Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. "[115], 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. Home MMA Dustin Poirier Dethrones Justin Gaethje as the Most Exciting Fighter of All Time I Am the Guy Published 04/04/2023, 7:31 AM EDT By Sushant sharma USA Today via Reuters The UFC lightweight division has been one of the most exciting weight classes in recent years. why can't find guy like this ugh Justin Gaethje O hey 10 Justin Gaethje I'm literally the guy in the pic. 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. However, he said he had some extra steam going into his UFC 268 clash with Michael Chandler. [110] Despite knocking down Oliveira twice, Gaethje lost the fight via rearnaked choke submission in round one. 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. Cast Your Vote To Select The Meme Of The Month! [15] He also has a twin brother, Marcus John Gaethje, who worked at the Morenci mine for almost 10 years. Get live play-by-play and official results from Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 at UFC 287 in Miami. That was fight of the decade !! @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. IFunny is fun of your life. 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. #chandler #ufc274 #ko #justin_gaethje #ufc_274_oliveira_vs_gaethje. Justin Gaethje proved hes still among the top dogs at lightweight on Saturday when he defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 268. The Best Selling PPV of 2022", Professional MMA record for Justin Gaethje, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Gaethje&oldid=1148216467, American mixed martial artists of Mexican descent, Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling, Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters, All articles with bare URLs for citations, Articles with bare URLs for citations from March 2022, Articles with PDF format bare URLs for citations, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship, 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, This page was last edited on 4 April 2023, at 19:53. [14], Gaethje has two sisters. Justin Gaethje's reputation as a relentless fighter with a willingness to absorb damage is legendary. #UFC268, Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 7, 2021, Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 7, 2021, The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) November 7, 2021, Chandler and gaethje are everything you want in fights #UFC268, malki kawa (@malkikawa) November 7, 2021, Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) November 7, 2021, The boys are definitely deliveringdamn!! Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb). Three knockouts in a row, Im not sure what else I need to do. 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. This made him the first Northern Colorado wrestler to attain Division I All-American status since Larry Wagner in 1970. On February 27th, Redditor mrbonershark11 posted a "You Can't See Me" variation of the image (shown below, right). 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