Justin Gaethje has been disciplined for his trademark celebration following WSOF 29.
World Series of Fighting Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje has been suspended indefinitely for unsportsmanlike conduct. The suspension was handed out after Gaethje’s first round TKO win over Brain Foster at WSOF 29.
After the fight, Gaethje celebrated in his usual fashion by climbing on top of the cage and backflipping off of it. The Colorado State Boxing Commission was not impressed with Gaethje’s post fight conduct. Gaethje was warned before the fight to not backflip off of the cage, according to TheMMAReport.
Similar suspensions for unsportsmanlike conduct have ranged from 30 days to two years, depending on the severity of the conduct. Johnny Eduardo was suspended for 30 days after throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd following his win over Eddie Wineland.
Caio Magalhaes was given a six month suspension last year after spitting blood towards opponent Josh Samman and referee John McCarthy.
Gaethje’s opponent, Brain Foster, has been medically suspended for 180 days following the loss that saw his leg take serious punishment. He can be cleared earlier than the allotted time with a doctor’s approval.