Tag: Justin Gaethje

UFC 300’s Justin Gaethje snaps back at ‘fat’ Jorge Masivdal over BMF title dig: ‘He is so irrelevant’

UFC 300's Justin Gaethje snaps back at 'Fat' Jorge Masivdal over BMF title dig: 'He is so irrelevant'Justin Gaethje has no interest in listening to anything Jorge Masvidal has to say — particularly when it comes…

UFC 300's Justin Gaethje snaps back at 'Fat' Jorge Masivdal over BMF title dig: 'He is so irrelevant'

Justin Gaethje has no interest in listening to anything Jorge Masvidal has to say — particularly when it comes to the BMF title.

On Saturday night (April 13), Gaethje will return to the Octagon as part of a loaded UFC 300 card in Las Vegas. There, the UFC’s baddest motherf*cker will put his bragging rights belt on the line against Dana White’s all-time favorite featherweight, Max Holloway.

Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300

Upon hearing news of the clash between Gaethje and Holloway, Masvidal — the promotion’s first-ever BMF titleholder — suggested that the UFC book a unification match of sorts between himself and Gaethje. When ‘The Highlight’ promptly shot down the idea, ‘Gamebred’ snapped back, threatening to break the lightweight’s orbital.

“If you put BMF against BMF, if you put me against Gaethje in there, I would break his f*cking eye orbital, and I would f*cking chop him up,” Masvidal said in an exclusive interview with LowKick MMA.

Justin Gaethje slams Jorge Masvidal in scathing response

Earlier this week, UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier caught up with Gaethje ahead of his BMF title tilt with Holloway. Asked about Masvidal’s comments, ‘The Highlight’ didn’t hold anything back in his response.

“The only orbital he got broken is his against Kamaru [Usman] and I loved to see it,” Gaethje said. “He f*cking cheap-shotted Colby Covington and didn’t break his orbital.”

“Nothing was more special than seeing all that mist come off his face when f*cking Kamaru put a hole through it,” he added.

“He’s fat as f*ck. I fight at 155 pounds, so he can f*ck off.”

Masvidal won the BMF belt at UFC 244, defeating Nate Diaz via a doctor’s stoppage TKO following the third round. ‘Gamebred’ would go on to lose his next four fights before exiting the promotion to pursue a career in boxing.

Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz

On Saturday, June 1, Masvidal will run it back with Diaz inside the squared circle at a pay-per-view event in Inglewood, Cali.

Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2

UFC 300 Fight Card: PPV Schedule, Odds and Predictions for Pereira vs. Hill

UFC 300 brings a landmark card with three belts on the line to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight championship fight pitting…

UFC 300 brings a landmark card with three belts on the line to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight championship fight pitting…

Video: Dana White Raises UFC 300 Bonuses to $300K after Gaethje, Holloway Comments

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

Video: Dana White Raises UFC 300 Bonuses to $300K after Gaethje, Holloway Comments

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

Dana White confirms post-Fight bonus winners set to receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300: ‘It’s done’

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's doneFollowing a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight…

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's done

Following a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight of the Night honors at UFC 300 this weekend from former interim champion, Justin Gaethje – promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed victors will receive $300,000 checks, opposed to a standard $50,000 payday.

Set to return to tentpole status this weekend, the organization host a massive UFC 300 card, featuring a pair of undisputed championship fight clashes, as well as a symbolic title showdown – featuring the above-mentioned, Gaethje.

Justin Gaethje UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Taking main event honors: an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira and the returning former champion, Jamahal Hill – with the victor emerging with the 205lbs championship in tow.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Making history in the co-main event: the first-ever all-Chinese undisputed championship fight inside the Octagon – with undisputed strawweight queen, Zhang Weili returning to defend her title against compatriot contender, Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang Weili UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

And making his comeback in attempt of his first defense of the symbolic BMF crown, Gaethje welcomes former featherweight champion, Max Holloway back to action – in the Hawiian’s sophomore outing at the lightweight class.

Ahead of fight night, earlier this month, Gaethje – who predicted a “violent” doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Holloway, urged the promotion to increase the usual post-fight bonus checks from a standard $50,000 – to a sum of $300,000 – in honor of the card.

Dana White confirms $300,000 bonus checks on the line at UFC 300

Upon questioning from MMA Junkie reporter, Mike Bohn at tonight’s pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand, White confirmed post-fight bonus victors – of Performance of the Night honors, and Fight of the Night honors, would receive a massive $300,000 check. 

What are your thoughts on Dana White confirming an increase in bonus pay for UFC 300?

Dana White confirms post-Fight bonus winners set to receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300: ‘It’s done’

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's doneFollowing a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight…

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's done

Following a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight of the Night honors at UFC 300 this weekend from former interim champion, Justin Gaethje – promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed victors will receive $300,000 checks, opposed to a standard $50,000 payday.

Set to return to tentpole status this weekend, the organization host a massive UFC 300 card, featuring a pair of undisputed championship fight clashes, as well as a symbolic title showdown – featuring the above-mentioned, Gaethje.

Justin Gaethje UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Taking main event honors: an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira and the returning former champion, Jamahal Hill – with the victor emerging with the 205lbs championship in tow.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Making history in the co-main event: the first-ever all-Chinese undisputed championship fight inside the Octagon – with undisputed strawweight queen, Zhang Weili returning to defend her title against compatriot contender, Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang Weili UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

And making his comeback in attempt of his first defense of the symbolic BMF crown, Gaethje welcomes former featherweight champion, Max Holloway back to action – in the Hawiian’s sophomore outing at the lightweight class.

Ahead of fight night, earlier this month, Gaethje – who predicted a “violent” doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Holloway, urged the promotion to increase the usual post-fight bonus checks from a standard $50,000 – to a sum of $300,000 – in honor of the card.

Dana White confirms $300,000 bonus checks on the line at UFC 300

Upon questioning from MMA Junkie reporter, Mike Bohn at tonight’s pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand, White confirmed post-fight bonus victors – of Performance of the Night honors, and Fight of the Night honors, would receive a massive $300,000 check. 

What are your thoughts on Dana White confirming an increase in bonus pay for UFC 300?