New UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje dropped a legendary line after his HISTORIC upset over Illia Topuria.
Joe Rogan pointed out that he was a 6-1 underdog going into the fight.
GAETHJE: “Hey, I’m from America. 250 years ago we were WAY bigger than 6-1 dogs!”
“And look at us thriving now!”
“To all the current, former, and future military service members, thank you so much.”
“Thank you so much to all of the first responders, police officers, firefighters...you guys have no idea how grateful I am...”
“And all glory to God. I prayed so much for this opportunity, to do something legendary.”
“And I know that was absolutely legendary because I cannot even believe it.”
#UFCWhiteHouse A few months ago, Ilia Topuria shared his thoughts on defeat:
"For me, losing is not trying. It's letting fear win. It's allowing that negative voice in your head to take over and never taking the chance."
"If you prepare as hard as you can, give 100%, and still don't get your hand raised, that's not defeat. Maybe there's something bigger behind it. If God destroys your plans, it's because your plans might destroy you."
Justin Gaethje:
- Lost to Eddie and Dustin and came back
- Lost to Khabib and came back
- Lost to Charles Oliveira and came back
- Lost to Max Holloway and came back
- No one believed he would beat Ilia Topuria
WHAT A STORY MAN!
🚨 Ilia Topuria just released a statement following the loss to Justin Gaethje last night
"Justin, congratulations. You said you’d leave your mark on my face… and you did.
You took the sight from my right eye in the first round, and by the end of the second, from my left too.
No excuses.
I had one of the best camps of my life. I came in sharp, prepared, and ready. Last night was your night.
That’s the nature of this game. Glory and pain walk side by side.
I’ll heal. I’ll rest. And I’ll return stronger, wiser, and far more dangerous.
And trust me… this story between us is far from over.
We will have our rematch."
Paddy Pimblett was on a generational hate watch seeing Ilia Topuria lose 😭
“Oh my God, you quit you little bitch! You little p*ssy! Look at him, bitch! Quitney Houston. Little fart box!”
🇺🇸🫡 Demetrious Johnson says the best move for Justin Gaethje is to retire and save some brain cells:
"There is nothing left for Justin Gaethje to do. He's made so much money, he is an undisputed lightweight champion.
The best thing Justin Gaethje can do is retire. He should retire on this amazing victory against a legend like Ilia Topuria.
You retire on top, you save your brain cells, ypu ride off into the sunset. You beat one of the best athletes, you gave him his first f*cking defeat."
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Gaethje walkout is better than any tracking cam movie shots. No reshots. One take. Real time. Most badass shit I've ever seen. Documentary renegade live film making.
EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN 🇺🇸
@Justin_Gaethje defeats Ilia Topuria by TKO, due to Corner Stoppage, to become the NEW undisputed lightweight champion of the world.
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