Lightweight contender Justin Gaethje is backing up his UFC boss in the promotion’s increasingly public battle with Conor McGregor. Cerrone, 36, owns the UFC record for wins (23) and finishes (16) and is a surefire future Hall of Famer. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. So that would put Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), who’s knocked out his last three opponents in the first round, including Cerrone, in a tough spot. "If [McGregor is] going to fight, I definitely want to fight him. In the latest sign that the relationship between Conor McGregor and UFC President, Dana White, is frayed to its breaking point, McGregor shared private messages from White (read them) on social media, a move White described as a violation of man code and “the dirtiest thing you can do.” McGregor turned around and said man code was broken when White “lied.”. he ended up “retiring” from UFC this latest time. “You had me in January I was calling on you left and right and not a peep. Nikita Krylov Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Todd Duffee vs. Jeff Hughes No Contest (accidental eye poke) Brian Ortega says fight fans should expect some future rounds between himself, Alexander Volkanovski, and Max Holloway. “They should have just done the fight — me and Justin for the interim title — and just kept the ball rolling.”. Cerrone (36-12, 1 NC), who came in ranked No. It’s never been made clear who exactly decided on McGregor’s return being against “Cowboy” rather than Gaethje. MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Justin Gaethje flames Conor McGregor: ‘You had me in January ... you took the easy road’, Fighters Speculate On Ortega’s Massive Jockstrap. Conor McGregor's Greatest Press Conference Moments. He and Gaethje have trained together before and consider each other friends. You never wanted it, you took the easy road kid. 4 at lightweight by ESPN, has lost two straight by stoppage. Experts weigh in: Should Justin Gaethje fight Conor McGregor next. What a cool sport. "I want a real fighter. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Taking On Justin Gathje In September The king of short-notice, Donald Cerrone is back at it again. "Cowboy" was coming off a loss to Ferguson at UFC 238 in June. Lopez Stuns Lomachenko With Massive Upset. He punched an old man in the face. Cerrone, meanwhile, complained that it was called too soon -- he wanted to keep going. James Vick trips over his own feet and has a brittle chin that he lays out on a platter when backing up. "This kid is a stud, man," Cerrone said. Cerrone overextended with a combination, and Gaethje landed the right hand that started the finishing sequence. Justin Gaethje finished Donald Cerrone by TKO at 4 minutes, 18 seconds of the first round Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vancouver. As McGregor said, it’s all water under the bridge now that he plans on fighting Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East for what will undoubtedly be another nine-figure payday. But Cerrone (36-13 MMA, 23-10 UFC) says it’s not always about your body of work in the division. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 158, Gaethje scored a first-round TKO win over Donald Cerrone… Gaethje actually got upset with Valel in the finishing sequence, because he thought the referee should have stepped in earlier. My manager asked if I wanted you after Tony but you know, fuck you. ‘The Korean Zombie’ Releases Statement After Ortega Loss, Highlights! He's ranked No. This time, he will be taking on Justin Gaethje, on around 7-weeks notice. Anyway all water under the bridge who gives a fook.I’m boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East. Gaethje, 30, is the former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion and could be poised for a future UFC title shot. I laid out a plan and a method that was the right move, the right methods to go with. My manager asked if I wanted you after Tony but you know, fuck you. @TheNotoriousMMA Not a good look lying on the boss. The he-said, she-said between Conor McGregor and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues, with several other people jumping in as well to voice their own opinions on the subject. 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Gaethje (21-2) has won three in a row, all by first-round KO/TKO, after dropping two straight. By: Nolan King and John Morgan. What was the deal with Brian Ortega’s ridiculously oversized protective cup? Anything to not look like a bitch,” Gaethje wrote on Twitter. I want to f--- him up for that," Gaethje said. He outlanded Cerrone 40-17 in significant strikes, according to UFC Stats. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Justin Gaethje secured himself a major spot in his next fight on Saturday night in Vancouver. "It's very hard to fight a friend. Which is fair enough ... but maybe don’t turn around then and pretend like the other guy is scared? Roy Jones Jr. claims promoters delayed his boxing return because Mike Tyson didn’t have a chance on just six weeks notice after being inactive since 2005. You had me in January I was calling on you left and right and not a peep. 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It … Up until the finish, Gaethje was winning the battle on the feet at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Because after McGregor beat Cerrone and Gaethje beat Ferguson, McGregor campaigned heavily for a fight between the two to determine who would face Khabib in the fall. He took a look at “The Notorious,” claiming he never turned down fights and scratched his head because he ended up being the overlooked man for McGregor’s comeback fight in Jan. 2020, when the Irish sports star fought two-fight skidder Donald Cerrone in what ended up being a 40-second fight. In the end, both UFC and Team McGregor agreed to “the easy road” so does it really matter? RJJ: Bout Delayed Because Tyson ‘Didn’t Have A Chance’. Justin Gaethje believes he has earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title next after rolling to a TKO victory over Donald Cerrone late in the first round Saturday night in Vancouver, B.C. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "I think they're better than me, I think they're working harder than me. https://t.co/O1xAhMwdju, “Not a good look lying on the boss. 5 among MMA lightweights by ESPN. Cowboy Cerrone sent ripples across the lightweight division Granted, it was a very favorable matchup, just as it was with James Vick and Edson Barboza . Justin Gaethje vs. Because after McGregor beat Cerrone and Gaethje beat Ferguson, McGregor campaigned heavily for a fight between the two to determine who would face Khabib in the fall. “Whatever I say, they want to go against it to show some kind of power,” he continued. But, as usual, it’s not as simple as the trash talk on Twitter makes it sound. What a cool dude. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Gaethje Evenemangsfakta Organisatör UFC Disciplin MMA Datum 14 september 2019 Ort Vancouver, British Columbia, Kanada Arena Rogers Arena UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Gaethje (även UFC Fight Night 158 och UFC on ESPN+ 16) var en MMA-gala som arrangerades av UFC och ägde rum 14 september 2019 i Vancouver, British Columbia, Kanada Donald Cerrone TKO (punches) 1 4:18 Light Heavyweight Glover Teixeira def. Justin Gaethje def. Gaethje landed a counter right hand that dropped Cerrone, then followed with three uppercuts and another right hand that put him down for good. “You know what’s going to happen in September, something else is going to happen in September, and that’s not going to happen. "The Highlight" keeps adding to his reel. Unfortunately for McGregor, Gaethje was dead-set against fighting the Irishman and insisted instead on cashing in on his Lightweight title shot against Khabib. Several MMA fighters shared their thoughts and theories. UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa just got into a Twitter feud with light heavyweight bruiser Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. The Arizona native has earned "The Highlight" nickname by going to decision only once in 23 career fights and winning 18 times by KO/TKO. Gaethje said he's not interested in fighting Conor McGregor right now. And if that’s truly the case, Gaethje seems like pretty small potatoes in comparison at this point. I want the winner of Tony and Khabib.". We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. However, Gaethje said later that if McGregor wanted to fight, he would be interested. The latest additional participant in the battle is Justin Gaethje, who is currently where Conor would like to be: booked into a UFC Lightweight title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC 254 on Oct. 24, 2020. Anything to not look like a bitch. "The Irishman is retired," Gaethje said. Gaethje was landing hard combinations and leg kicks. ", Added Cerrone on the ESPN+ postfight show: "It sucks to get your ass whupped that fast.". Afterward, Gaethje said he wants to fight for the UFC lightweight title next against the winner of a potential fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. "Every time I walk out here, I question everything on purpose," Gaethje said. 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