🤔Justin Gaethje says Topuria would’ve been ‘disrespectful’ if he had won
"I just want it to be known how disrespectful he would’ve been if he beat me. If he put me to sleep, can you imagine how sh*tty he would have been? And the world would have been shitting on me. I was fighting for so much”
via @joerogan
🚨 UFC 330 MAIN EVENT 🚨
🔥 Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at #UFC330 on August 15th.
5 rounds. Welterweight title. Main event.
No one is talking about the mentality you have to have to get brutally knocked out cold, pick yourself up, and press on to become a champion.
One moment you are humiliated in front of the whole world, the next moment you are the champion of the world.
Never give up.
Glory and pain walk side by side.
Until death, all defeat is psychological.
There’s really nothing left for Justin Gaethje to prove. He has made more than enough money, captured the undisputed lightweight title, and cemented his place in MMA history.
He is the only fighter ever to hold four different UFC belts: the interim lightweight title, the BMF title, the White House belt, and the undisputed lightweight championship.
That alone speaks to the legacy he has built inside the Octagon.
At this point, the smartest thing he could do is retire while he's still on top. Walk away with your health, save your brain cells, and leave the sport on your own terms.
Very few fighters get the opportunity to ride off into the sunset after a victory of this magnitude.
Justin Gaethje has always been on of favorite fighters. A warrior respected by fans, fighters, and legends alike.
If this is the end, it would be one of the greatest exits the sport has ever witnessed.
‼️Alex Pereira first statement after his loss to Ciryl Gane
“I’ll be back stronger, focused like always, dedicated like always. I’m happy with everything I’ve already done.”
via @AlexPereiraUFC
Israel Adesanya was hurt watching Alex Pereira get knocked out by Ciryl Gane 😞
"F*ck. Dare to be great, [Alex] is a 1 of 1. He's a great, you can't fault him."
(via @stylebender)