What did Justin Gaethje say to Tony Ferguson?
J ustin Gaethje told Tony Ferguson ‘being an a****** gets you nowhere’ after the latter initially pushed his opponent away from a post-fight embrace following their UFC 249 clash.
Who has beaten Justin Gaethje?
Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. 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.
Does Justin Gaethje have a twin brother?
Marcus GaethjeJustin Gaethje / Brother
What did Gaethje say to Ferguson after the fight?
The new interim champ then told Ferguson he loved him, and the pair seemingly made amends. Gaethje said in no uncertain terms after the fight that he wants to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the undisputed lightweight title next and ‘that’s the only fight’ he’s thinking about.
Can Justin Gaethje breathe out of his nose?
Speaking on the UFC 249 media conference call, Gaethje said that he actually wants to get his nose broken by Ferguson so he can finally get the surgery needed to fix it. “I need my nose broken,” he explained. I haven’t been able to breathe through my nose for like 12 years since wrestling.
How many losses does Tony Ferguson have?
Tony Ferguson Record: 26-7-0
| W/L | Fighter | Str |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Tony Ferguson Michael Chandler | 20 27 |
| loss | Tony Ferguson Beneil Dariush | 15 23 |
| loss | Tony Ferguson Charles Oliveira | 19 41 |
| loss | Tony Ferguson Justin Gaethje | 136 143 |
Is Justin gaethje a black belt?
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| Fighter | BJJ Belt Color |
|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje | None (White) |
| Dustin Poirier | Black |
| Tony Ferguson | Black |
| Robbert Whittaker | Brown |
Are Justin gaethje and Tony Ferguson friends?
“Bro, we’re not friends. I never said we were friends.
Is Justin Gaethje still with WSOF?
On May 4, 2017, Gaethje announced he had vacated his WSOF title and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It was announced on May 12 that he would make his debut against the veteran Michael Johnson on July 7, at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale.
How old is Justin Gaethje?
Justin Ray Gaethje (/ˈɡeɪdʒi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who fights in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
What happened to Justin Gaethje at UFC 254?
Gaethje fought in a unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. 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.
What is Justin Gaethje’s fighting style?
Despite his wrestling background, Gaethje rarely looks for takedowns and is known for his aggressive stand-up fighting style. He has finished 19 of his 23 wins by knockout or technical knockout and has received six Fight of the Night and four Performance of the Night awards in his nine fights in the UFC.