UFC 300 FIGHT WEEK WITH JUSTIN GAETHJE || P4P With Kamaru Usman & Henry Cejudo Ep 9

Kamaru Usman & Henry Cejudo sit down with BMF Champion Justin Gaethje just 2 days before his title fight with Max Holloway. The guys talk preparation for fight week and the pressure of the moment, how tactics change over time, and training methods from the Usman and Gaethje fight camps.
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - It's Fight Week
4:10- Justin Gaethje, Then vs. Now
9:30 - Warrior Mindset & Spirit
12:40- Organizing the Chaos
17:30 - Preparation and Decompression
20:15 - Max Holloway
24:11 - Kamaru and Justin Training Camp
29:05 - Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan Breakdown
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[@jayslice4371]

19:00 can we acknowledge how good of a friend Kumaru is. He understood what gaethje meant but saw he was digging himself in a hole because geathje couldn’t articulate it well. So he took over as his PR and did some damage control lol

[@UnseenLive1]

Respect to Gaethje for putting his health first & being honest. If a bmf like him can be that honest, I think it sets a precedent for other men to be as well.

[@imma5761]

Harold and Kumar

[@AydinHero]

Good catch! Triple C jumped in too shortly after to keep the conversation flowing as Gaethje was just about to go back and fumble it again, gave him time to compose himself and then Gaethje goes again but explains it better than the first time round! Give the man the fight DANA

[@FaunyOne]

If you watch Kamaru at 1.5/2x speed its much smoother for his word dragging

[@EastForMedina]

Good catch. Kamaru is a G for that one. Gaetje doesn't back down from anybody. He's just being honest about the fact that 2 months is too little time to get back to 100% physically and mentally. Back to back camps in the span of 4-6 months would be brutal. Especially while preparing for two of the baddest fighters ever.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

LW is so insanely stacked it has 3 different people that deserve a titleshot

[@darkice3267]

Not to mention 2 of them were Interim champs and 1 was undisputed.

[@MMA9to5]

And max is about to enter that 155 gauntlet lol 😂 shit crazy

[@highcapnative]

A bunch of gatekeepers on the wrong side of 30. I’m interested in the young up and comers like BSD and Arman who aren’t even close to their prime

[@lacewavy]

@@highcapnative veterans not gatekeepers. Justin and Dustin stopped the up and comers, Charles is gonna do it too with arman this weekend.

[@benlewis5312]

@@darkice3267 Poirier isn’t one of the 3; it’s Gaethje, Arman, or Oliveira. Beating the #12 ranked guy after getting KO’ed doesn’t earn you a title shot, even though he’s getting it anyways

[@yoshanity2409]

"They're gonna get into a room, and touch each other...Pause." - Kamaru Usman 2024

[@uwotm8634]

29:30 Lol I love how Henry tells Kamaru to watch MMA but confuses Adriano Martins for Pantoja.

[@lure5430]

Brendan Schaub started this bs 😂

[@wahibshaif3989]

I was wondering were I hear that from. 😅

[@ramonsalazar32]

henry is making fun of brenadon schab you must be now here it's an inside joke

[@uwotm8634]

@@ramonsalazar32 Nah Kamaru was serious, he didn't acknowledge any joke. Also Henry messes up Arnold Allen's name as well.

[@justfasial01]

@@ramonsalazar32 Henry was serious you could see it lol

[@davequag2795]

Usman is the most self aware fighter ive ever heard speak. Dude is smart AF, one of many reasons he's on my top 5.

[@AJ-das]

Been saying this for years. He is a true leader in divine masculinity.

[@chumpcity1126]

Henry is so bad with remembering fighters names then has the audacity to say "does he watch MMA" 😂😂

[@joealbarella2493]

RIGHT !!! HENRY again was wrong about this fight lol

[@swang2489]

Justin is one of my favorites. He doesn’t get enough credit for his skills. He has gotten better with time

[@zee688]

Doesn't get enough credit? Lol. People worship this guy 😂

[@UnseenLive1]

He's gotten more calculated and patient.

[@swang2489]

@@zee688 I just mean he has the reputation to be just a brawler

[@ryanb8736]

“He hit like truck”. That was the highest level of respect.

[@johnes]

I think it’s mostly casual fans that don’t give him enough credit for his skills. Those of us who watch tons of fights and interviews and mma media content, we all know how he has improved.

[@JohnDean16]

Kamaru sipping from his cups has become one of my favourite bits of the show lol

[@craigman7262]

Pause

[@spanishpyrex]

no diddy

[@Yeshuaspupil]

​@@spanishpyrex i love the fact that this saying is going around lol.

[@earlspencer2504]

weird af

[@brandorios5989]

Ayoooo what's going on in the comment section on this video

[@BruceLee1.0]

It's not pantoja who knock out Islam. It was Adriano Martins. Henry needs to do some research instead of talking nonsense

[@Ar1AnX1x]

it was Rose who dropped Islam with a jab

[@ajcardenas8691]

I know I was cringing so hard 😂

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Cejduo does it on purpose. He hates Islam and Khabib and their entire team.

[@stixxii]

“does this guy watch mma?” came back at him😂😂😂

[@fuckgoogle6091]

It’s a long-standing joke🤣 but yea keep hating

[@elijahyungwirth9743]

Hey Kamaru you probly won't see this, might not matter if you do, but you're doin a good job at this podcasting. You seem a lot more comfortable and genuine each episode. You give everyone space to speak.. I can tell you have a really deep understanding of everything that goes into the fight game, you are one of few I've heard that know how to articulate or verbalize the experience or mindset/ the intrinsic nature of combat. Man I hope I'm making any sense lol, y'all keep it up

[@UnseenLive1]

The bond Kamaru and Justin have is beautiful. Kamaru is so at ease around him, he turns into a kid. I have a friendship like this too, and no amount of money can ever replace it.

[@jakefoster7650]

Sounds like a bit more than a friendship 😉

[@SublimeShape]

@@jakefoster7650unconscious pair

[@maxilase-clipsvalorant2823]

"does he watch mma ?" bruh do youu watch mma not him 😂

[@FPSFlight]

Bro was so confident too and usman was right

[@maxilase-clipsvalorant2823]

@@FPSFlight yesss xD

[@NateBrownsMix]

Well justin also said he had good fotlotwork so we can't believe shit they say

[@marcospereira6752]

It’s an inside joke that Brendan schaub confused Adriano martins with Alex pantoja. Henry know what he’s talking about

[@gavinn1275]

Thanks i missed that 😂😂😂😂​@@marcospereira6752

[@MichaelFranklin-pm1uf]

Crazy how Justin always brings up how bad Charles hurt him

[@krisnaneruda186]

You can tell that one really bothers him more than any other loss

[@unbecoming2007]

@@krisnaneruda186 Perhaps cuz he wasn't 100%. If he lost when at full capacity he prolly would take it easier.

[@krisnaneruda186]

@@unbecoming2007 Idc hear excuses , most fighters aren’t 100% on fight night, everyone just isn’t public about it after a loss. I think he’s more upset at how dumb he fought when he could’ve won the fight

[@unbecoming2007]

​@@krisnaneruda186 Not talking about camp fatigue or a nagging injury flare up. Concussions are in a league all their own. Getting hit while concussed adds twice the weight to the strike. That is why he said Charles hit him the hardest. He did say emotions got to him as well, but he learned that lesson. Time will tell.

[@krisnaneruda186]

@@unbecoming2007 they all have to deal with it

[@cultmemberr]

Kamaru: “We gon get in there, they gon lock the door, and we gon touch each other.” 50:45

[@AlShogun]

"pause"

[@johbsilva4984]

I wish Gaethje would’ve asked Henry what the fuck he was laughing so hard at bruh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@UnseenLive1]

Now that would be funny

[@gabrielbarletta5865]

Drugs

[@unbecoming2007]

Part of cringe is always laughing at your own jokes because no one else is.

[@curtfox91]

@@unbecoming2007he tries to make others laugh cause he is laughing but it doesn’t work when it’s not all that funny.

[@javionquake]

Man I'd kill to see footage of gaethje and Usman sparring.🤩

[@sameedali8881]

There's footage of them sparring on kamaru's channel lol, go help urself bro

[@javionquake]

@@sameedali8881 thanks man.

[@Oakenlix]

​@@sameedali8881but he wants to kill someone for it

[@cameronpitcher4024]

I love this pod. Great work so far. I hope you hit 100,000 soon!!

[@Brantendo64]

29:14 Everything about this moment is so hilarious 🤣 The fact that Cejudo misremembered Adriano Martins as Pantoja (it’s gotta be an inside bit at this point), and how Usman corrects him, and even seems unsure of his own knowledge despite being right 🤣 The icing on the cake is how confidently Cejudo looks off camera and says “does he watch MMA? “

[@mandlenkosindhlovu8124]

this podcast is a blessing. thank you guys

[@boxmanic]

My new favourite podcast, keep up the good work.

[@gamegoof]

This podcast really cooking up the quality recently, keep going!

[@nyfolkhero]

This Pod is so fire

[@notagamingchannelyt1802]

You guys are doing great. Loved the episode. Kamaru is getting more settled and his personality is shining. Both guys balance each other well.

[@dustinterrell1870]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 podcast is for sure on it’s way to being one of the best mma pods

[@rollandsaxton]

I like any pod with Usman and if Henry could keep this attitude and personality, I could begin to like him again. I like this Henry, but as always great pod and best of luck this weekend Justin bring that belt back to Arizona.

[@cuz6927]

Gotta love this platform

[@Alexander808.]

THE BOYS ARE BACK 🗣️‼️🔥

[@Alexander808.]

ONLY PODCAST WITH THIS MANY CHAMPIONS 🗣️‼️🔥

[@TreyParker318]

Always like seeing Usman and Gathje together.

[@alexiscuevas7973]

Love this show!! never stop please

[@mattdelaney1162]

Really enjoying the content! Keep it up

[@elnr7779]

Yo you guys’ podcast chemistry has improved so much from the first episodes.. and you guys are still fairly new together (as far as podcasts go)… but yea just wanted to share my appreciation for the synergy. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying these last episodes. You guys are great all around it’s crazy!

[@DerekDeVille]

Great podcast! Love hearing from champions interviewing fighters…only the warriors in the arena know what it’s like.

[@bentleynguyen8979]

It funny how I already watch the fight and now just listen to the podcast. Justin “I never been slept before”. And it happen. Never say never

[@rafacereceres1316]

Ayeeeee🎉 lets go justin. Wishing you both a great fight bonus.

[@nazirhussain263]

The lough of Henry and Usman when Justin says : "The hurder you try in the sport, sometime worst you do". 😢

[@lure5430]

29:18 bro why does everyone think it was pantoja to beat Islam 💀😂

[@tonyh1345]

Time stamp ?

[@almightyfonics]

@@lure5430because Brendan Schaubs a moron and said Pantoja slept Islam then went to 125.

[@yakabatuka]

but henry is a 2 division champion. didn't usman defend his title 6 times?

[@guillenrey830]

Yesssir great pod guys keep it up!

[@ReverenceQ2]

love watching you guys interviewing big fighters, entertaining stuff

[@yakabatuka]

best gaethje interview all week! good work yall

[@user-xf4zg5xd1w]

Love this boys. Really killing it

[@truefallenangel]

Justin speaks so open here man, this was great

[@VishJR07]

i swaer to god im not hating on cejudo cejudo acts like he knows everything and says about it but then can't get anything right good lord

[@bplayerr1]

King of Cringe 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@SamirNinche]

Nice template and fresh spin on a podcast. I like the post interview breakdown into Justin's mind

[@superhuman584]

Great podcast ❤

[@DEEPMMA]

Great epsiode keep them coming

[@Zaydonnn]

Man usman deserved to be on 300 He was such a phenomenal champion and had one of the best UFC runs ever Him vs whittaker on 300 would be well deserved for him

[@LovelsWar]

yessir! Great to see you in your element kamaru! Love that sht

[@helenamuniz5269]

THE HIGHLIGHT!!!💃🥁

[@brandorios5989]

I thought you had a husband Mackenzie Dern 😒

[@helenamuniz5269]

@@brandorios5989 No I don't Ian Gary.🤭

[@youngactionrap1149]

Henry cejudo is a funny guy, made me laugh a few times during this interview. Let’s go gaethje

[@mohamb3785d]

Man i love the chemistry between these guys, they’re like brothers

[@JoelReeves2006]

The best is blessed. The highlight is blessed too.

[@abil3362]

Cejudos the type of friend who will just kinda giggle at your banger joke, but will keep laughing at his own gay ass joke.

[@kuma4king]

this podcast fire

[@hectorzenteno8595]

Henry thought he ate with that “give a fuck” line lmao

[@salvicx5048]

LETS GO JUSTIN! TAKE HIS LEGS EARLY! WITHOUT HIS WHEELS HE HAS NO WEAPONS! You guys are the main event, no one can convince me otherwise!

[@user-ed6ur1si2j]

Nice video 👍

[@eddiepellecer1067]

"We gonna go in there, they're gonna lock the door and we gonna touch each other, Pause" 😂😂😂

[@sandman62100]

Kamaru has such a nice smile 😊

[@theyaintbelieveinuss]

ayo sandhagen

[@ArielBojorquez96]

Right his little cute smile he does it’s so heartwarming

[@terryallenthinks9421]

You should see mine lol 😁

[@michaelferguson1]

@@theyaintbelieveinuss "In today's tutorial we're going to break down Kamaru's nice smile. I'm going to try to make it sound as not sus as possible but it's probably going to come out pretty sus..."

[@theclipper795]

Ghay

[@mandlenkosindhlovu8124]

46:54 Usmans way of testing whether a word is Japanese or not 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TreyParker318]

Props to Gathje for doing a podcast this close to the fight!

[@Uglier.]

Justin playing for the win now 💪

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

I love this let's gooo✍️

[@donnadonna124]

Keep going guys it’s perfect podcast

[@thefarmassistdavidmarreroj4101]

Justin and Max are in my favorite fighters and people list in ufc. I’m conflicted

[@anthonylopez9594]

That painting behind the couch is dope af

[@La23Uy]

Amazing!

[@user-yz9wl4vu8w]

Charles n Justin n Dustin are the 3 funnest guys to watch

[@Bradley_lanford]

3 legends

[@patricknez7258]

Justin Gaethje is awesome. I felt the Then vs Now part was super interesting. LG JG 🔥

[@ChrisMystek]

Sending love from Chicago Midway Airport area dude I fucking love this podcast and please keep the sipping in each episode that shit makes me scream laughing because it comes at the most random times 😂😂😂

[@celebratecrypto3693]

I will say max is a very calm fighter. I’ve never seen him get to worked up. he usually has a calm in the middle vibe in and out of the octagon.

[@IAMTheDeffence]

“Every single fight is a traumatic life experience” Justin ain’t lying about that 😂😂

[@Alexander808.]

Most interesting podcast in the game

[@Banterking2]

9:47 Henry is his own biggest fan. He thinks everything he says is the most revolutionary thing ever said/funniest. He cracks his self up so bad.

[@dshiznit8341]

Dude is so obnoxious

[@coporofrito]

This Podcast is Good

[@DH-vy8hw]

FIRE!!!!

[@e46_ggg]

Whos here after Justin got brutally knocked out???

[@Brofresh697]

X2 nganou plus Justin knocked the fuk out

[@helgestrm9670]

Comment for the algorithm. Fav podcast lately. Cody Brundage matters! had me dying 🤣

[@sanjarjumaniyozov0707]

Just is a true legend! Mad respect from fighting fans! Champs please invite DJ (Mighty Mouse) as ufc 300 analysis! That pod would be fire 🔥 🔥🔥

[@Bruh83737]

I wished this into existence

[@Ar1AnX1x]

"fears of the unknown" H.P Usmancraft over here

[@freakgaming1409]

Sad the NELK podcast with Justin got way more views but this is so much better.

[@nabilou9080]

Hate to see my favorite fighters against each other

[@100ovrbatmanbron7]

1:45 that was a very funny exchange

[@LeviElekes]

Justin 🔥

[@screamstation]

G.R.E.A.T chemistry between these fellas

[@tokiteishi5437]

Can’t wait

[@decentjmkhombo2976]

Usman off the bat SONS Gaethje😂

[@MMA9to5]

If Kamaru and gaethje were locked in a room, gaethje is the one making It out js

[@vetruzVALORANT]

@VlNCENT_PRlCE just like borz barely survived a out of shape usman

[@nyfolkhero]

@VlNCENT_PRlCE you’re such a dweeb lmao

[@Aerzei]

@VlNCENT_PRlCE" ya took the bait"🤓

[@retrosuperfuture5348]

@@MMA9to5 They're both walking out side by side, fucking weirdo lmao

[@Psycho0891]

“I love Charles, I think he has an incredible story. A kid that grew up from the favelas, a kid that grew up hungry…. I can relate to that” Triple C ladies and gentlemen

[@kms08711]

Fighter podcasts always feel like therapy sessions 😂😂😂

[@Tik.i]

Max literally walked thru those shots 😂 max was in the matrix

[@Govereverythin]

Justin going to get the W for sure!

[@FrancyFam7]

Controlled chaos is like chaos but controlled.

[@looneyzoomz7519]

😳 holy shit

[@roanboats1160]

Never thought about that - wow

[@FrancyFam7]

@@roanboats1160 I know

[@roanboats1160]

Glad that’s been covered Insightful interview, right?

[@Ar1AnX1x]

I still remember Chandler on JRE in 2017 talking about how Justin's brawler style isn't working anymore and he's not gonna be in the UFC for much longer, it really looked that way but Justin's lucky he had a really intelligent coach that completely changed his style, he fights so differently now

[@jeremiahtalley1936]

No he had same coach always. Justin decided to listen and be more technical the way his coach would have preferred he fight from beginning.

[@Shallowballow]

Bro chandler was never one to talk his face looks trashed after every fight he takes so much damage more than gaethe fr

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@Shallowballow he wasn't saying that as trash talk, he was talking as a fan

[@davidharcula2933]

Still you all out on a fun b entertaining and good time and facts speak about it 😎😄 thk u

[@nicholasfox6328]

I really like Justin! He honestly is the one who got me into this sport! Watching all his fights and highlights over and over made me a fan of MMA UFC 👊 Hope he gets it all cause he deserves it! Human Highlight ☝️Great Pod!

[@khaalidahmed473]

Justin smart for knowing he needs time to recover and do his homework

[@traceyharris5888]

Henry reminds me of a fly that won’t go away.

[@FredoGranados13]

LETS GOOOOOO

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

ice cold podcast bro respect all 3 men here are fkin LEGENDS!!!