It looks like World Series Of Fighting Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje was a winner and a loser at WSOF 29 this past Saturday evening in Greeley, Colorado.
Gaethje, who successfully defended his WSOF 155-pound title with a TKO over Brian Foster …
It looks like World Series Of Fighting Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje was a winner and a loser at WSOF 29 this past Saturday evening in Greeley, Colorado.
Gaethje, who successfully defended his WSOF 155-pound title with a TKO over Brian Foster due to leg kicks, has been suspended for doing his trademark backflip off of the top of the cage following his victory.
While it may not have been known to the public, the Colorado State Boxing Commission (CSBC) had actually warned Gaethje not to do his trademark post-fight celebration, and because he did it, he was suspended indefinitely for unprofessional conduct by the commission.
For complete WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster results, click here.
Following his successful title defense over Brian Foster at the WSOF 29 event on Friday night in Greeley, Colorado, WSOF Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje spoke with “The American Gangster” Chael Sonnen and revealed who he would like to meet next ins…
Following his successful title defense over Brian Foster at the WSOF 29 event on Friday night in Greeley, Colorado, WSOF Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje spoke with “The American Gangster” Chael Sonnen and revealed who he would like to meet next inside the WSOF cage.
Gaethje, who defeated Foster in the headline attraction of WSOF 29 on March 12th via TKO due to leg kicks, said he wants Jason High in his next fight.
“I don’t specifically work on kicks,” said Gaethje regarding his fight with Foster, which he won via TKO due to leg kicks. “My coaches don’t work on kicks. It just comes natural so I don’t want to change anything. I’ve learned a lot of hard lessons right here and its made me the person I am today. He hit me in the lip I got a busted lip but it’s how I fight I’m not going to change. The worst thing you can do is try to push me backwards because I’ll meet you in the center and beat you.”
Regarding his next title defense, Gaethje said he wants Jason High because “he’s got a smart mouth.”
“I want Jason High next,” said the WSOF Lightweight Champion. “He’s got a smart mouth. He’s next.”
World Series Of Fighting held their WSOF 29: “Gaethje vs. Foster” event on Friday night, March 12, 2016 at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Colorado. The event aired live on NBC Sports Network.
Below are complete quick-match results of the eve…
World Series Of Fighting held their WSOF 29: “Gaethje vs. Foster” event on Friday night, March 12, 2016 at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Colorado. The event aired live on NBC Sports Network.
Below are complete quick-match results of the event, which featured WSOF Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje defending his 155 pound title against Brian Foster in the main event of the evening.
WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster Quick-Match Results
Justin Gaethje (c) vs. Brian Foster — Gaethje TKO (kicks) 1:43 of R1.
Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes — Copeland UD 30-27 X3.
Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor — Taylor via sub (guillotine) 0:29 R1.
Josh Cavan vs. Kris Hocum — Hocum SD 29-28 X2, 28-29.
Ian Heinisch vs. Tyler Vogel — Heinisch UD 30-26 X2, 29-27.
Josh Huber vs. Clay Wimer — Huber UD 30-27 X3.
Danny Mainus vs. Brandon Royval — Royval via TKO 2:48 R1.
It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, March 12th, 2016) will come from WSOF 29. Headlining the card are Justin Gaethje and Brian Foster, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the rest of the main card. Justin Gaethje (15-0) and Brian
It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, March 12th, 2016) will come from WSOF 29. Headlining the card are Justin Gaethje and Brian Foster, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the rest of the main card.
Justin Gaethje (15-0) and Brian Foster (25-8) meet in a lightweight title bout in the main event.
Josh Copeland (12-3) and Mike Hayes (19-10-2) meet in a heavyweight bout in the co-main event.
Cory Devela (15-6) and Louis Taylor (11-3) met in a middleweight bout.
Opening the main card on NBCSN was Josh Cavan (11-6) vs. Kris Hocum (7-4) in a welterweight bout.
WSOF 29 Results:
MAIN CARD (Live on NBCSN)
Lightweight Title Fight Main Event: Champion Justin Gaethje (15-0) vs. Brian Foster (25-8)
Heavyweight: Josh Copeland (12-3) vs. Mike Hayes (19-10-2)
Middleweight: Cory Devela (15-6) vs. Louis Taylor (11-3)
Welterweight: Josh Cavan (11-6) vs. Kris Hocum (7-4)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Live on WSOF.com)
Ian Henisch def. Tyler Vogel via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
Let’s be honest. Saturday night’s World Series of Fighting 29 leaves much to be desired outside of one match.
Sure, live MMA on cable television is worth tuning in to see, but if you are expecting fight of the year quality matches, you may be disapp…
Let’s be honest. Saturday night’s World Series of Fighting 29 leaves much to be desired outside of one match.
Sure, live MMA on cable television is worth tuning in to see, but if you are expecting fight of the year quality matches, you may be disappointed.
There is one exception to that, though, and it is the main event.
Justin Gaethje defends his lightweight title against Brian Foster from the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Colorado on NBC Sports Network.
And folks, if you have yet to see the appropriately named “Highlight” in action, you are in for a treat.
Gaethje, just 27 years old, is the brightest star in the WSOF. Heck, he just might be the brightest star competing outside of Zuffa and the UFC.
Following a 7-0 run as an amateur, Gaethje turned pro in 2011 and has yet to be stopped. He opened his career with a first round knockout via slam and has continued to bring down the house since.
His first three bouts ended early, as did 11 of his first 11. Of those, 10 were either TKO or KOs, including stoppage wins over Gesias Cavalcante, Brian Cobb, Dan Lauzon, Richard Patishnock and Nick Newell to begin his WSOF career.
Gaethje’s 2014 finish of Newell was a highlight for his career, as it came on the biggest stage for the fighter.
In 2014, WSOF officials signed veteran Melvin Guillard with the hopes of presenting Gaethje with a stiff challenge. “The Young Assassin” pushed him to the scorecards, but the bout was a non-title, three-round affair because Guillard missed weight.
Last year, Gaethje picked up a pair of victories over Luis Palomino, showing the heart of a champion in the opener. He took the best that Palomino had to offer before earning the third round stoppage. In the rematch, he finished Palomino a round earlier.
Now, Gaethje must fend off Foster, who won a one-night tournament over Palomino and Joao Zeferino to secure his shot. He’s 25-8 in his career and went 3-2 with the UFC from 2009-2010, including a submission win over top contender Matt Brown.
So if you have nothing better to do Saturday night, tune in and check out Gaethje. Also, here’s a complete fight replay of his bout with Palomino that shows off everything “The Highlight” has to offer:
