Justin Gaethje: I Said I Was Going to Break Him... I Broke Him

Justin Gaethje had a chip on his shoulder coming into his Octagon debut opposite Michael Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. As the former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion and sporting an undefeated record, he felt he was the best 155-pound fighter in the world. His only problem was that he never had the opportunity to prove it against those he considered the other top fighters on the planet.
At the TUF 25 Finale, he finally had the opportunity to prove it, and he did. In his distinctive style, Gaethje fought back from the brink to take out Johnson in spectacular fashion.
After the fight, Gaethje addressed the media talking not only about the fight, but also about his path to the Octagon and where he feels he fits in the world's top mixed martial arts organization.
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[@terra2805]

How can anyone hate on this guy? He's as real as it gets. He even says himself he will probably get KO'd sooner or later but if you don't knock him out he'll keep pressing forward applying that pressure. I love how he fights and how he carries himself. I've been a fan for a while and I hope he goes on to big things.

[@gennadibokov3251]

You sure got your wish, Terrance.

[@davidravenscroft1641]

Yep..how time flies huh...fingers crossed for him over the weekend!.

[@Nomad_Skateboarding]

Still hoping he gets a belt. Still a monster.

[@coffeeblak86]

"I'm glad my momma didn't have tickets." -Michael Johnson

[@HiPolar]

He said he'd break Tony years ago!

[@alifarokhi710]

justin you are a good fighter with lots of balls. the most important you are a good man bro .. role model

[@1blueeye]

Well said. Entertaining fighter but even better person. Even giving advice to younger fighters. Knew of his fighting, didn't know him as a person. I'm a fan.

[@Crappuccino99]

His mom and uncle must be proud of him

[@larryl1427]

@@Crappuccino99 Your mom and the unknown john must be proud of you.

[@twarken5078]

“I was nervous that I wasn’t nervous” Gaethje’s the man

[@garrycoop7024]

this guy is a g man....

[@ChewbaccaOnDrugs1130]

@Marten Dekker No he's not a shit fighter moron. I do agree he probably couldn't beat the top 4, but he is a G lol

[@MrRobjs83]

@Marten Dekker how is he a shit fighter if he's top 5 ? He's only been beaten twice

[@zak9364]

Marten Dekker i wonder what u think after the ferguson fight 😂

[@zak9364]

@Zen Master mate u watch gaethje vs poirier toe to toe he was well on his way to becoming top level after that fight he had 3 first round knockouts some he knocked his opponents out cold he made his adjustments and he's a now a top level fighter

[@brandonm.5033]

Definitely a fan now, can't wait to follow his UFC career

[@lifestandstillhere]

I dig this fellow hardcore.

[@lowlowseesee]

me too

[@roje3647]

I like this kid real class and sportsmanship.

[@pijicishizu3133]

Justin mate i am now another one of ur fanbase bro keep it up stay true Dont ever change man

[@joshhead8765]

I'm not one of these mind numb fans but man it's easy to see you have good parents. They raised a good young man. It's good to see someone with your talent behave as well as you do.

[@brettwerner7128]

Can’t wait to see Justin fight again. Win or lose he comes to fight for sure!

[@donguapo7862]

Back here after he demolished furguson like he said he would years ago

[@tsetenpalzor4134]

this guy is really amazing,cant wait to see his next fight..........

[@Hugh_Morris]

He did break him

[@YissayahArielHayah]

George Havenhand No he didn't he lost the first two rounds. Lucky he landed that uppercut it really bailed him out , having said that a win is a win, but call it how it really was

[@bradleyfoust7291]

Yissayah Halalwayah he pressured the entire fight landed those leg kicks ate MJ's hardest shots and eventually hurt MJ. This fight was 0% about luck. Gaethje brought more pressure than Michael Johnson could handle and eventually he succumbed to that pressure. Additionally if you look at what both men said during the build up to this fight and then at how it played out despite losing the rounds whose fight was being fought? Gaethjes. So call it how it was; Gaethje broke MJ after a valiant effort by the latter.

[@coltmccarver2676]

So it's lucky that Justin landed an uppercut that Michael couldn't recover from after going to war for 2 rounds, but Michael's shots were all 100% skill and meant to land exactly where they did? lol Justin beat the shit out of Michael and was obviously the stronger man. Not only did he make Michael quit, he beat him so badly that his body couldn't even respond lol. Michael landed a couple of good shots, but his face, legs, and body are battered! Justin is a fucking warrior! Until the fight is over, it doesn't matter who won a round because Justin KO'd Michael lol.

[@johncameron1133]

Didn't just break him he took his soul

[@user-fe1ri7hi2e]

@@coltmccarver2676 HE TOOK HIS SOULLLL MICHEAL HAS BEEN DONE EVER SINCE NO LUCK THERE BUDDY

[@rcsebastian2865]

this guy is amazing. my favorite fighter. THE BEST FIGHTER

[@miamirepo]

i like this guy

[@RollTideRoll_GSP]

I love this dude! I wish all guys would fight as often and as hard as this guy. You can just tell he doesn't have any quit in him and that he isn't running from anybody. To many guys in the UFC turn down fights that should be fighting and building their fanbase. Khabib and Ferguson should have already fought since their last missed opportunity when Khabib missed weight. That's was awhile ago and Ferguson turned down the opportunity to fight Michael Johnson on at same night same night anyways. You think Justin would have turned down a fight? Don't think so!

[@Robert96902]

ScottP StocktonSlap I also like the fact that he's not deluded, he knows that if Conor catches him with the left hand, he gets concussed

[@420nielsen]

Justin Gaethje inspires me.

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

To block punches with your face?

[@larryl1427]

@@VajrahahaShunyata Stop crying Susie, you ain't nobody.

[@charliecorleon]

New UFC Favorite Fighter/Entertainer. Tony wassup, don't be scared homie.

[@okay5624]

Charlie Corleon well, this aged well

[@charliecorleon]

I’ve been said this, just the way Justin was fighting in the other leagues. All UFC has is fresh fighters outta camp, family members, friends and some Official Champions, but Justin will definitely be an Official Champ, especially coming from another league. If anything ONE and Bellator has some of the best fighters in the world.

[@brettwerner7128]

I hope Justin holds the belt just once !

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

You mean like hold it while the champ gets a beer?

[@larryl1427]

@@VajrahahaShunyata Hold it while a chump talks $hit.

[@roddypiper117]

Vajrahaha Shunyata more like hold it after he skullfucks khabib

[@ultraviolet3731]

2021 and now that khabib's out. justin has the chances to hold the belt. this guy is a machine

[@gunnerfish22]

@@ultraviolet3731 now Charles has it lol

[@TuneRawkz]

Great man, great fighter. I'm a fan.

[@az8069]

Classy guy

[@brettwerner7128]

He needs to wrestle more just to save his brain a little.

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

Correct. Wait to hear him speak when he is 50...he has such good offense. I just don’t understand why he won’t learn to block of move his head off the center line. Seems likely super genuine guy. He takes so much unnecessary damage.....WTF?

[@randyayo2846]

He definitely stops punches with his face. Very disturbing to watch

[@klonklone7787]

Dude is literally going to have Alzheimer’s or worse. Man is going to fall apart when he is older

[@wcc4269]

@@klonklone7787 This was 4 years ago, dude has improved a lot since then and doesnt get hit as much.

[@BirdhouseMMA]

Hearing him talk about Tony gives me chills. Y’all go watch what this man did to Tony furgeson

[@matt1335]

This guy is awesome!

[@k9forkids]

I like him, time will tell how good he is. I thought he took way to many shots, he better start learning how to move

[@dabraineful]

go back to the corner and ask, did I do a good job?? LOL guys a beaut!!!!1

[@kenwithaK]

seems like a pretty interesting dude.

[@up1nsm0ke420]

was legit when everyone was chanting gaethje! gaethje!

[@Spitfyre13]

Uhmm.... much respect to you. man! it's always a different story altogether about what you've heard about a certain individual from here say than actually hearing the individual speak for themselves! All the Best! 👍

[@GaryJ11]

So entertaining and real. Love it!

[@edselsugay5342]

He said, two years ago, he would break Ferguson. He was right. But credit to both-great warriors.

[@PHreshlySnipez13]

him vs diaz be a crazy fight

[@jaybird3608]

great fighter STUD!!!!!

[@Alexander-jy3xl]

The warrior Gaethje could bring the honor back to the UFC that Conor stole by making it all about money. Gaethje reminds me of old champions, Liddell, Severn, Silva, Sakuraba, Happy to see a fighter like this that won't make money the main game plan. He will fight, he will battle, and he will be loved for it.

[@orlandohinds6875]

@3:58.....Justin said he would break Tony almost 3 years BEFORE they fought

[@danielcallaghan3244]

Keep goin' Justin ....Love your attitude...Humble and Deadly!

[@spideymcgee4718]

Still believe in you, Justin. Go get that belt back.

[@lordburlap4514]

A monstrous fight.....wow!!!!!

[@soullessrogue9182]

New Star on the rise

[@omegastyles1531]

Gaethje VS "you know" lee.

[@ombaomba9287]

Lee wants Khabib and Gaethje wants Conor apparently

[@THEREALDEALFOX]

Ya know

[@bonitanavarro4100]

the hills have eyes

[@MrRobjs83]

😆

[@larryl1427]

Muy bonita have beautiful eyes too.

[@igog3123]

Lando vs Justin will be good

[@thatonedude2550]

lando got beat by an unranked guy and justins coming off a win against a top 5 guy. doesnt make sense right now.

[@davosholdos1253]

It was slippery...but you gotta admit you were tired and sweaty. And he did as he's a modest individual

[@lordburlap4514]

This guy has made me a fan!!!......

[@j.i.am.number1866]

Gaethje vs Tiramisu but I know Tiramisu will pull out eventually, so let him face Ferguson.

[@earthboundmisfit5112]

Some defense in his boxing like head movement would really help his game.

[@jeffg68]

New fan!

[@kevinbentzen3404]

Justin " I dont know " Gaethje

[@jamarmcgriff639]

Kevin Bentzen you know vs I don't know

[@Chris-sn7dg]

He looks so innocent and cute by face :D

[@jeffro4kag206]

Justin works hard and everything, but he was just born tough.

[@Killacorn]

we waited years for his debut!

[@HeyAveon]

5:33 This right here is why im a fan of his. Not just because of his fights. But i just dont see him doing very well fighting the top 5. He has a hell of a chin, but great chins get cracked the worse and especially with his style.

[@szoladarrell]

Good win fair and square

[@prayagchandra7156]

wow not bad for first timer in ufc . smooth #thehighlight

[@baltachi89]

Oh shit I like him

[@pjtyra2106]

Did Gaethje and Johnson shake hands after the fight?

[@baltachi89]

Dana white is doing backflips right now

[@sheekharrajgurung1352]

i ve seen all his fights . unusual style how can he take those hard shorts and still come fwd to finish it. hw has got good chin and heart but has to improve his skill to survive in ufc

[@tannercannon7852]

i love him

[@miketurpin4959]

If people hate this kid they're jealous. He is a class act and doesn't play the political shit in the sport. He will be champion 🏆 one day

[@ericv5615]

He said he wants the interim belt way back in his first back. Maybe it’s destiny

[@nickoriesse945]

Buen video. Saludos !!

[@jarredwickham8425]

Johnson vs Lee

[@THEREALDEALFOX]

Jarred Wickham Johnson just lost and lee just won. Therefore Lee should fight Gaethje it makes the most sense right now.

[@THEREALDEALFOX]

scracer24 most likely he’ll fight Pettis next they are both coming off a loss

[@randyayo2846]

He’s got Michael Bisping’s eyes 👀

[@zacharyvance6801]

He literally said he would break Tony after his first fight in the UFC and he did exactly that and no one says anything about this but if Conor predicts one fight successfully he's "mystic Mac" Smfh.

[@viratpattanayak7845]

Justin bhai

[@TheMrthatdude17]

He wasn't. Lying. Ill fight again and this won't be fight of the year anymore

[@THEREALDEALFOX]

He didn’t lie about breaking Tony Ferguson

[@Ash_Hudson]

He is FAAAR from the best in the World.

[@jaybird3608]

is he irish

[@charliebabbitt3314]

Yes he a "promoter's wet dream," an opponents worst nightmare....Unless u knock him out quick which isn't easy.

[@casanova2336]

Believe or not i ill KO ferguson ? Yes he did he break him . Gaethje ure the best ever

[@rreennoo1]

respect

[@supernova5107]

I'm glad Justin beat the s*** out of him after he made those classless comments about his family.

[@keinnamegefunden1]

28-1

[@ra-kr7xz]

Let’s gooooooo baby!

[@Haseeebo]

this nigga stood him up like three times. He wanted that KO

[@MrRobjs83]

and Tony tweeted after this that he hits like a bitch and wasn't on his level, well Justin must have remembered that and he sure made Tony eat his words.

[@I_amJudah0509]

justin said he will lose - im not sure about that lol

[@rancearrelfrancisco1039]

u almost got knock out by johnson dude!

[@matthewreagan4937]

So did Khabib... Johnson is no slouch bro.

[@haniehann8319]

hahaha Nate don't like leg kick lol

[@robertchamberlin2072]

Stud!!!!!!

[@martinojeda9754]

Stud

[@melonplaygroundplays3895]

I wanna see him and Jose aldo

[@tomdickharry9425]

johnny james ..Jose doesn't stand a chance against Justin

[@melonplaygroundplays3895]

lhakpa tsering Jose wins that 9 out of 10 times

[@coffeeblak86]

johnny james aldo is done. he said equal aka someone winning.

[@yourseone]

Damn if he grow beard then he will definitely look like conor.

[@IVIusicFiend]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@coffeeblak86]

yourseone lmao. for real.

[@tappingninja]

"Every single fight I've ever been in I never know what happens. I walk to the corner and I ask 'did I do a good job?'" Dude is gonna end up BRAIN DEAD at this rate...

[@mnjkmnjk123]

Rudy M 100% I love his style fantastic to watch but he got a cpl concussions last night for sure

[@1blueeye]

Have you ever been in a fight or grappling tournament? You can't analyze your performance from the first person, win or lose. That's what coaches and watching tape are for. Not hard to understand. Yes, he gets hit a lot. But at least he's aware of it.

[@lake_cooper]

Gaethje needs to take some of those winnings and go buy a dress shirt that fits so he can give this one back to his dad.

[@prayagchandra7156]

gaethje = khabib , #makeithappendana

[@samidoom8033]

He can't defeat Tony ! I would like to see him vs Nate

[@chrissantos5580]

Nate busy smoking pot and turning down fights

[@AniketAdhikariVids]

This aged well

[@mrShade-sb1th]

xD

[@SeanSpencerr]

Definitely a tough fighter but are we going to act like he wasn't getting worked the first two rounds?

[@zastavabruva]

Look at the stats he landed more punches in the first round and finished the fight beautifully. What are you taking about ?

[@coltmccarver2676]

You guys obviously don't see the fight how it's really happening! Go pull up the stats on total strikes and kicks landed, then talk. It was clearly a back and forth war, but the better/stronger man won.

[@kingsleykalaba8777]

This guy is definitely losing a lot of brain cells getting banged up and he's so young

[@rancearrelfrancisco1039]

you need to prove more! u aint ready for any belts! conor will kill you!

[@rodrigopalmerin]

He gonna start crying again like with rose hahah

[@leejason1738]

when you tryna be mcgregor and humble at the same time. you know this guy tryna be like mcgregor to sell his games but deep inside hes a softie

[@larryl1427]

Yeah and tryna ain't even a word you illiterate joke.

[@danihalfsun]

C'mon johnson was Way better then this guy!

[@zastavabruva]

Daniele Zannoni look at the stats Justin landed more strikes the first round, and tkoed Johnson in the second round what are you talking about ? Why do people like talking out of their ass..

[@michaelscotthorace1]

He ain't break nobody only reason he won is because he had better endurance.

[@XRat0sX]

michaelscotthorace1 johnson curled up like a turtle broken next to that cage

[@bluedragongaming31]

michaelscotthorace1 Johnson has quit in him...

[@everythinginlife2243]

Michael johnson quit..he was broken mentally and physically...