Justin Gaethje vs Michael Johnson | UFC Fights We Are Thankful For - Day 3

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  • @billyblanco89
    @billyblanco89 Před rokem +3511

    The guy failed on the first 2 attempts for the backflip at the end of the fight. Pushed the guy walking in the octagon to dry his hands off and went for it again. Nailed it. This pretty much sums up Gaethje as a person. If he's able to walk, he's going for it.

    • @jvd6330
      @jvd6330 Před rokem +50

      I love this

    • @Dunning-Krugereffect
      @Dunning-Krugereffect Před rokem

      He's definitely not the average looking guy that you'd want to fight on the street. Dude could probably sleep a group of meatheads in no time.

    • @chrishill1507
      @chrishill1507 Před rokem +68

      Absolutely. He is a beast. I love his fights. He always brings it

    • @johnnybegood9742
      @johnnybegood9742 Před rokem

      Pushed the doctor off, even better

    • @jonathanturek5846
      @jonathanturek5846 Před rokem +18

      I used to big flips off of sea walls at the beach. After about 500 or so I finallover rotated a front flip and broke my big toe lol . That's why back flips are so much easier . U land on your heels & not your big toe

  • @King_JappyJoe
    @King_JappyJoe Před rokem +2411

    This is one of those fights you show new fans and they fall in love with the sport immediately. Even the leadup promotion was legendary.

    • @TotallyNoCat
      @TotallyNoCat Před rokem +31

      Lawler vs Rory 2 and TUF Finale Griffin vs Bonnar also.

    • @exspiravit6920
      @exspiravit6920 Před rokem +13

      @@TotallyNoCat Yeah rory and Robbie, and I recently showed a newbie buddy O'Malley-Yan and also the Hendo-Shogun fights. I think I'll explain the progressions made in the sport soon and go back to show him Hughes-Trigg 2 in the wrestler dominant era.

    • @hmngvaj9723
      @hmngvaj9723 Před rokem +63

      Naw. This fight is just two barbarians blindly swinging for the fences. If you want new fans to get hooked on mma show them Rose vs Carla, Lewis vs Ngannou, or Izzy vs Romero.

    • @trenchbaby526
      @trenchbaby526 Před rokem

      UFC is not a sport it is a barbaric chess game

    • @upupupandaway
      @upupupandaway Před rokem +5

      @@TotallyNoCat Don't forget Hunt vs Bigfoot, Medeiros vs Oliveira, Wanderlei vs Rampage 2.

  • @jasonschmidt6600
    @jasonschmidt6600 Před rokem +1202

    It is so scary when Justin hurts someone and he calmly walks them down and is not in a rush at all knowing it's only a matter of time before there will breaks and he knows his never will. Most exciting fighter ever hands down

    • @SonsOfDeForest
      @SonsOfDeForest Před rokem +32

      i think jiri is more exiting, because he will just rush in, get KO'd, and then just win anyway

    • @fofao681
      @fofao681 Před 11 měsíci +7

      @@SonsOfDeForest right?🤣🤣🤣🤣but damn can he at least keep his hands high ?

    • @hopegota2658
      @hopegota2658 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Ever fr

    • @KronicKxFicTion
      @KronicKxFicTion Před 10 měsíci +10

      he said in a interview that he got stoped twice while going after guys he just rocked thats why hes not rushing

    • @Blind_Kamikaze
      @Blind_Kamikaze Před 10 měsíci +1

      @jason Dude.... Like a great poem, well said man.

  • @waterassassinfishingbuilds6122

    Justin is a damn monster!!! Trying and sticking that backflip shows just how much heart he has!!!

  • @elifinn800
    @elifinn800 Před rokem +1519

    The power Justin has even when fatigued is remarkable

    • @gvalley6949
      @gvalley6949 Před rokem +89

      He doesn’t waste punches on combos he loads aims and fires off

    • @timforti
      @timforti Před rokem +14

      power is always the last to go regardless of context 🤣

    • @destinibest1886
      @destinibest1886 Před rokem +30

      @@gvalley6949 nd he only walk slowly, dosent waste energy on footwork

    • @Lion-mx9wu
      @Lion-mx9wu Před rokem

      justin is animal! wheeew a fight!

    • @lonewolf2150
      @lonewolf2150 Před rokem +22

      He don't rush unnecessary... Casually walks to finish his enemies

  • @azerhuseinbegovic1692
    @azerhuseinbegovic1692 Před rokem +1526

    How could you not love Geathje ..i love the end of the fight he dont have energy to climb but he do backflip .

    • @freespeechfinland
      @freespeechfinland Před rokem +24

      I was worried, but thankfully it went well. One of the most exciting fights! I have seen some Gaethje fights. He always provides. Tough fight to the finish!

    • @ziion2670
      @ziion2670 Před rokem +5

      spot on absolutely hilarious

    • @iamthedevil7075
      @iamthedevil7075 Před rokem +3

      That shit was funny he slipped twice hhh

    • @ryanbon2414
      @ryanbon2414 Před rokem +3

      The first 2 seconds of this fight emitted more action than 25 mins of Rose V Carla

    • @cristohope8115
      @cristohope8115 Před rokem

      Verdade ❤

  • @centermass4962
    @centermass4962 Před 4 měsíci +20

    A man that's not scared to get knocked out is a dangerous man

  • @johnbagewll2321
    @johnbagewll2321 Před rokem +211

    Justin never ceases to amaze. He can be sleep walking and come back and win the fight. What a great fight by both men.

  • @xspecopsx0127
    @xspecopsx0127 Před rokem +509

    This fight told everyone what they were in for when Gaethje steps in the Octagon.

    • @paulietv2162
      @paulietv2162 Před rokem +3

      Yeah - total and utter boredom unless his opponent does something interesting

    • @velicyatan5545
      @velicyatan5545 Před rokem

      No. There is no locking technique that can be learned from this fight

    • @codygahring4540
      @codygahring4540 Před rokem +1

      @@velicyatan5545 bruh is tryna learn how to fight off CZcams🤡 go to a gym lmao

    • @mookamoka3
      @mookamoka3 Před rokem +20

      @@paulietv2162 You seen more than 1 of buddy's fights?

    • @johnarnold893
      @johnarnold893 Před rokem +13

      @@paulietv2162 🤡

  • @saturn866
    @saturn866 Před rokem +862

    Michael Johnson. A guy who is winning every fight I’ve watched him fight in, until suddenly… he’s not.

    • @bringinthedope5929
      @bringinthedope5929 Před rokem +8

      lol damn, do you like him though?

    • @mikalbippin5410
      @mikalbippin5410 Před rokem +101

      @@bringinthedope5929 how do you not like Michael Johnson?

    • @Ghostface6
      @Ghostface6 Před rokem +1

      Bro the fuck did you just say? Hes won 3 in his last 11

    • @HabibAbdellatifi
      @HabibAbdellatifi Před rokem +5

      @@mikalbippin5410 what's to like about him?

    • @yellowrain2062
      @yellowrain2062 Před rokem +141

      @@HabibAbdellatifi the fact that he eats his shit whole, not piece by piece?

  • @downfromthereeefters
    @downfromthereeefters Před 10 měsíci +160

    8:46 really feels like a big momentum shift. Michael hits Justin with some really big shots, but Justin just instantly starts walking him down again. As Michael takes a deep breath and retreats back toward the cage again, I almost sense a feeling of dread from Michael, like "I've hit this guy with everything I've got, how is he still coming?". Then it turns out to be the beginning of the end for Michael. This fight never gets old, all-time classic.

    • @cedricbeard4609
      @cedricbeard4609 Před 9 měsíci +8

      It was at 9:08 when Michael pieces him up for the final time but Gaethje won the next exchange at 9:12

  • @amorgan5844
    @amorgan5844 Před rokem +349

    10:24 big girl straight passed out in the crowd 😆

  • @doug3805
    @doug3805 Před rokem +1567

    Those guys were completely exhausted. Great fight and much respect for both guys.

    • @ClarkKent-tg6ls
      @ClarkKent-tg6ls Před rokem +14

      As they should be.🤓📚

    • @gavinstarling8737
      @gavinstarling8737 Před rokem +34

      No respect for Johnson the way he trash talked Gaethje and his family.

    • @elegantlywasted4580
      @elegantlywasted4580 Před rokem

      One nostril Gaethje

    • @SweetBrazyN
      @SweetBrazyN Před rokem +11

      When Gaethje tried climbing the fence but was too tired at the end 🤣🤣

    • @willierants5880
      @willierants5880 Před 8 měsíci

      100% agreed. It's why I loathe Johnson.@@gavinstarling8737

  • @xikimunki735
    @xikimunki735 Před 9 měsíci +51

    What a legendary battle between two absolute warriors laying it all on the line. Up there with Robbie vs Rory, Jon vs Gus and Dan vs Shogun. CLASSIC!

    • @predwards8941
      @predwards8941 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Hunt vs Bigfoot doesn’t get enough credit. That was insane back and forth war.

    • @clint01
      @clint01 Před 2 měsíci

      Dan TRT Henderson

  • @benr7002
    @benr7002 Před 7 měsíci +23

    After watching Justin for years now...he is a legend. He is one of my all time favorites.

  • @BringTheInsanity
    @BringTheInsanity Před rokem +524

    Kinda crazy to think Gaethje’s first fight in the UFC was a main event against a top 5 opponent lol

    • @TeWaikopu66kg
      @TeWaikopu66kg Před rokem +116

      fed to killers from the get

    • @harindergill4358
      @harindergill4358 Před rokem +110

      He hasn’t fought outside of the top 10 since joining the ufc and only opponent who wasn’t ranked top 5 was James Vick who was coming off a big win streak and was favourite to beat justin

    • @subzeromidnight5388
      @subzeromidnight5388 Před rokem +141

      @@harindergill4358 and gaethje knocked the fuck out of that guy

    • @jacobjames2952
      @jacobjames2952 Před rokem +63

      Gaethje was Lightweight Champion and defended the belt many times before he came to UFC. That's why he was given top 5 opponent when he came to UFC.

    • @thesilentassassin1167
      @thesilentassassin1167 Před rokem +25

      Jiri was also given Volkan in his first fight who was also top 5 I believe

  • @moonvenerable7897
    @moonvenerable7897 Před rokem +2074

    Michael Johnson, the only fighter who could beat Ngannou and then lose to an unranked flyweight the next night

    • @mrgrooveytwoshoes
      @mrgrooveytwoshoes Před rokem +155

      Lowkey facts😂😂😂😭😭

    • @exspiravit6920
      @exspiravit6920 Před rokem +177

      I always said He's like one of those "best to never win a title guys" (like Gus) but it should be "best to never be a Top 5 contender consistently"

    • @7effa
      @7effa Před rokem +118

      He gave khabib and Justin hard fights just to lose to unknown fighters

    • @moonvenerable7897
      @moonvenerable7897 Před rokem +81

      @@7effa One of the fews to kinda hurt Khabib until he got absolutely obliterated

    • @corymmarules7462
      @corymmarules7462 Před rokem +1

      Michael Johnson’s stanky legs 🦵 😂😅

  • @loganwithlightsabers3051
    @loganwithlightsabers3051 Před rokem +124

    The look on Michael Johnson’s coaches face at 9:16 after Gaethje landed that uppercut lol

    • @sk8foryellow168
      @sk8foryellow168 Před rokem +14

      whyd he say "nice mikey"" after he ate the fattest uppercut 😭

    • @craigstaples6465
      @craigstaples6465 Před rokem

      @@sk8foryellow168 We're thinking knew it was best to put Johnson on his Ass... TKO 🥴 ✌️

  • @Ceetvair
    @Ceetvair Před rokem +67

    How can you not love Gaethje man. What a special fighter. He always gives us an amazing show and always makes the guy he fights look good aswell.

  • @jonjones2
    @jonjones2 Před rokem +177

    Justin falling off the cage and getting back up to do his celebration backflip gets me everytime.

  • @berniesmittens1943
    @berniesmittens1943 Před rokem +209

    One for the ages. Great debut. Justin , still not recovered is determined to get a back flip in off the cage. Must complete the highlight reel. .. Respect.

    • @GOLD_FEVER
      @GOLD_FEVER Před rokem +5

      Kind of shows the fighter in him. He could have easily failed that backflip and had a debilitating injury, but no, he nailed it through sheer force of will!

  • @dcee1412
    @dcee1412 Před rokem +193

    Easily the most entertaining fighter ever. Real fans dread the day he stops fighting

  • @supernoahsark1
    @supernoahsark1 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Dang warriors- God bless these men and their families. They sacrifice so much for us to sit on our couches and enjoy.

  • @kendanzan8088
    @kendanzan8088 Před 9 měsíci +7

    9:20 one of the cleanest most proper uppercuts i seen to this day

  • @xTriangle
    @xTriangle Před rokem +419

    Hats off to Michael Johnson for making it look easy standing toe to toe with Gaethje. I would imagine that Gaethje was impressed and perplexed right out the gate when he stayed in the pocket while Johnson snuck in some blinding fast punches proving to Gaethje that he came for a war. Classic.

    • @meandmyrecords5481
      @meandmyrecords5481 Před rokem +14

      Smooth Style Johnson has. Especially the ending of his combos are fast as lightning

    • @like2jo4796
      @like2jo4796 Před rokem +7

      Michael johnson is elite not every fighters could go war with Justin in stand-up

    • @silvermediastudio
      @silvermediastudio Před rokem +6

      Johnson's got some nice hands, and really effective when his footwork was busy. I wonder how he'd do as a pure boxer outside of MMA.

    • @AndresMedina-fb2gy
      @AndresMedina-fb2gy Před rokem +6

      Kinda ironic since he said that’s what he DIDN’T want to do but still did lol

    • @srico7313
      @srico7313 Před rokem +2

      Boi was eating his shitz whole and it showed when JUSTIN KNEED HIM TFO!!!! Jungle Justice was delivered .

  • @brandonsantoso
    @brandonsantoso Před rokem +160

    Justin my favorite Fighter. Definition of a Fighter. Most savage in history.

    • @carloscunha8625
      @carloscunha8625 Před rokem +1

      Khabib ride him and sent him to sleep easily...not on the same level!

    • @xiaoruiwang2234
      @xiaoruiwang2234 Před rokem +4

      live up with his nickname for sure!

    • @sallgoodman2323
      @sallgoodman2323 Před rokem +8

      Hell yeah. Absolute fan favorite, losses be damned. He comes to fight

    • @FIGHT101TV
      @FIGHT101TV Před rokem +3

      He's my favorite fighter of the whole UFC... what about him vs chandler that was INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Rugbiii
      @Rugbiii Před rokem

      I wish he’d wrestle more in 5 round fights, but i get that goes against what makes him such an exciting fighter. Dude is in way too many wars though, not the best for a long career.

  • @siddhantpandey2000
    @siddhantpandey2000 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Zero Grappling. Just All out war. Love such fights!

  • @SeekerAndLearner
    @SeekerAndLearner Před rokem +23

    What a fight!! It was an absolute war. There wasn't a single second in the fight where it looked boring. And Gaethje does hit like a truck. He's a beast!!!

  • @shredbdead
    @shredbdead Před rokem +333

    Absolutely amazing fight. Justin was rocked and came back and got the finish. One of the best UFC debuts ever

    • @sallgoodman2323
      @sallgoodman2323 Před rokem +7

      @@kshayarsha Absolutely amazing fight, still

    • @joeosah1254
      @joeosah1254 Před rokem +1

      @@kshayarsha boy keep your mouth shut

    • @velicyatan5545
      @velicyatan5545 Před rokem +2

      No. There is no locking technique that can be learned from this fight

    • @G79911997
      @G79911997 Před rokem

      Kshayarsha-
      U acting like you been in any fight at all😂😂😂. STFU hating ass bitch😂😂😂

    • @G79911997
      @G79911997 Před rokem +15

      Kshayarsha-
      Go to your room and shadow box now😂😂😂😂😂

  • @erenjaegerbomb8653
    @erenjaegerbomb8653 Před rokem +22

    "He might not know where he is, but he's on his feet!" holy shit that's gold 😅 such comic timing on the delivery too

  • @SnowBall7148
    @SnowBall7148 Před rokem +17

    Gaethje is a legend already. 👍😎

  • @ragethevictorious3060
    @ragethevictorious3060 Před rokem +10

    Can't even deny, Michael Johnson was so underrated and didn't shy from the toughest fighters in his weightclass. Justin doesn't need no introduction, this was a clash of the titans, I respect these 2 so much.

  • @bartgarrett7710
    @bartgarrett7710 Před rokem +50

    Gaethje just digs deeper than most guys ! Dudes got a ton of heart ❤️

    • @mmafan8861
      @mmafan8861 Před rokem +1

      Youre going to hate since youre a typical white American but Justin fights like a mexican. He has the heart of a Mexican fighter

    • @bartgarrett7710
      @bartgarrett7710 Před rokem +1

      @@mmafan8861 wow ? You sure know me , don't ya ? 😂😂

    • @JoeyNTasha
      @JoeyNTasha Před rokem +1

      @@mmafan8861 One of the most presumptuous statements I've ever read. You must be a delight to be around. I bet you have all the friends 😆

    • @JoeyNTasha
      @JoeyNTasha Před rokem +1

      @@mmafan8861 You couldn't just say Gaethje fights with the heart and ferociousness of a Mexican!

  • @li-ion2543
    @li-ion2543 Před rokem +58

    win, lose or draw, michael johnson will always be my favorite fighter 😍

  • @olddirtypelican
    @olddirtypelican Před rokem +3

    I love how he never stops throwing leg kicks

  • @pooch72
    @pooch72 Před rokem +26

    Great shots by Johnson, Justin tough as nails, great technique by Justin to close the fight

  • @forevermarked5826
    @forevermarked5826 Před rokem +64

    Second round. Justin was EXHAUSTED. Then Micheal got rocked and tired and Justin seen the moment and went for the finish ! That was a War! Classic fight!

    • @cristianlizama787
      @cristianlizama787 Před rokem +2

      What's also crazy if Michael Johnson just put in some more pressure and when in for the finish he could of beaten Justin but Justin adjusted and caught his breath and got the W

    • @sethiddings7293
      @sethiddings7293 Před rokem

      Those leg kicks killed Johnson. Anyones Footwork gonna drop off dramatically after a dozen of those things. Yeesh.

  • @kewtomrao
    @kewtomrao Před rokem +75

    Every match i feel Justin is gonna loose but ends up winning!!
    What a talent!

  • @Jake-py4lf
    @Jake-py4lf Před 3 měsíci +3

    This is in the top 3 best ufc fights in history. Personally my favorite ever

  • @SirMeepAlot27
    @SirMeepAlot27 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Massive respect for both of these guys, what bravery and heart

  • @chevyburse5903
    @chevyburse5903 Před rokem +70

    This fight was phenomenal. The boys were really laying hands and their iron chins were definitely softened for the future of their careers.

    • @predwards8941
      @predwards8941 Před 8 měsíci +1

      That left liver shot Johnson hit Gaethje with at like 7:45 would have most pissing blood for a week too

  • @MannyMMA816
    @MannyMMA816 Před rokem +19

    Crazy to think that Johnson had Gaethje hurt multiple times, KO'd Poirier, and almost had Khabib wobbled.

    • @fleetwoodmacsexpants
      @fleetwoodmacsexpants Před rokem +2

      Insane!

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 Před rokem +12

      Also outboxed Barboza and Ferguson and was beating Josh Emmett until he got caught.

  • @RayRay-jy6fk
    @RayRay-jy6fk Před 3 měsíci +3

    I rewatch this at least 2-3 times a year

  • @somuscreation6329
    @somuscreation6329 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a match.absolute delight

  • @mikedangerdoes
    @mikedangerdoes Před rokem +11

    That "get up" from Gaethje was cold af.

  • @nemanja3851
    @nemanja3851 Před rokem +14

    That backflips shows you everything you need to know about Gathje character....He falls 2 times and still goes for the third time and does it.
    PERSEVERANCE!!?

  • @gatto481
    @gatto481 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Gaethje litteraly goth eye-poked at 0:50 and didn't called for anything and simply continued to march toward Johnson. Tough guy

  • @Nightmareman3
    @Nightmareman3 Před rokem +3

    Kudos to both of these fighters both showcasing their high level striking along with unbelievable heart. Amazing !

  • @user-vr1fq3no1w
    @user-vr1fq3no1w Před rokem +43

    Гейджи в UFC- это феномен , любой бой с участием Гейджи, независимо от исхода, означает что будет грандиозное зрелище.

    • @user-qs1rn6sm7u
      @user-qs1rn6sm7u Před rokem +3

      Да, красоту показали

    • @user-hm6ud9eh1j
      @user-hm6ud9eh1j Před 7 měsíci

      истину глаголишь! настоящий бриллиант ЮФС

  • @joeygarcia2702
    @joeygarcia2702 Před rokem +27

    Legendary fight and heart shown by gaethje

    • @Jadifi
      @Jadifi Před rokem +1

      Tf it was heart shown by both fighters clown

  • @speed1841
    @speed1841 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Swear to God, my favorite fight ever... How Justin eats that shot still keeps standing, how he walks him up after getting him hurt, he literally told him I will break you piece by piece for which Michael Johnson had a lame reply, he broke him up piece by piece

  • @hottakes6078
    @hottakes6078 Před rokem +2

    Pushing that guy away and proceeding to do the backflip on the 3rd attempt is one of my favorite ufc moments ever lol

  • @sukhdevr3489
    @sukhdevr3489 Před rokem +169

    Gaethje is underappreciated. You can guarantee the fights going to be a banger when he's fighting. Same thing with Chandler.

    • @laughinghyena888
      @laughinghyena888 Před rokem +20

      I just wish Chandler fought smarter, but then again maybe that's why we love him

    • @erenjaegerbomb8653
      @erenjaegerbomb8653 Před rokem +23

      But everyone says those compliments about those two fighters all the time 🤷‍♂️

    • @jagaloon14
      @jagaloon14 Před rokem +16

      There is not a single mma fan that wouldn’t say the same thing, how is he underappreciated? I think he gets shown a lot of love

    • @rvnwy7261
      @rvnwy7261 Před rokem

      You know who else is appreciated? Robbie lawler and Dustin Poitier. No one gives them credit for how violent they are

    • @vevvenennevvev5945
      @vevvenennevvev5945 Před rokem +5

      He's one of the most appreciated fighters in the entire sport

  • @danielgreensides8463
    @danielgreensides8463 Před rokem +20

    I swear Gaethje must be like some bio-engineered prototype created by the UFC to create maximum chaos and be endlessly entertaining. Maximum cheddar too $$$ and that backflip finish 😆 the guy is epic 👌 a true UFC machine 👏

  • @kipsenpai8489
    @kipsenpai8489 Před rokem +6

    Can’t hate on Johnson, absolutely amazing fighter. You gotta understand, he could fuck up any man on the planet. But in that octagon he’s fighting monsters, no shame in any loss. Guy throws hit heart out just to get some hate from men who couldn’t handle two jabs.

    • @jordanflynn8999
      @jordanflynn8999 Před rokem +2

      He's pretty great

    • @hakr1298
      @hakr1298 Před rokem

      johnson had always struggled with guys with ground game, he needed to improve his wrestling big time, otherwise he wouldn't have lost to clay guida or thiago moises

  • @WishMount
    @WishMount Před rokem +2

    9:49 bruh watching Justin gesture Johnson to get up instead of finishing the fight there and proceed to ragdoll him around the octagon was hilarious asf xD What a fight

  • @Giovanni_7even
    @Giovanni_7even Před rokem +38

    That hand speed from MJ at 6:02 was insane lol. Literally how he caught Dustin. Dude is an actual menace

    • @JohnWilliams-jr3xp
      @JohnWilliams-jr3xp Před rokem +2

      The perfect nickname. The guy can beat anyone and lose to anyone. Love both these guys

    • @SilverHuricane
      @SilverHuricane Před rokem +1

      At that level you need to generate power, technique and many other things behind that speed or your just getting your self tired.

  • @robertcrowley4599
    @robertcrowley4599 Před rokem +25

    Always thankful for a Justin Gaethje classic!!

    • @sallgoodman2323
      @sallgoodman2323 Před rokem +2

      Hell yeah. His entire UFC career has been one big highlight reel.

  • @OlympischbriesjeNadaAverage

    10:27 most epic show of character, inspirational

  • @m-Ray-dubya
    @m-Ray-dubya Před 3 měsíci +1

    Both of those dudes are pure warriors

  • @itszaque5031
    @itszaque5031 Před rokem +9

    Man we are blessed with how many legends exist in lightweight, so many classics

  • @ToriKo_
    @ToriKo_ Před rokem +1

    OH MY GOOOODDDD. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS CRAZY PERFORMANCE!!!!!!

  • @alyvirani4980
    @alyvirani4980 Před rokem +3

    I always forget about this fight until I see it again. Then I remember how thankful I am for it. The difference came down to Gaethje's chin vs. Johnson's.

  • @Fifield1990
    @Fifield1990 Před rokem +19

    Johnson had some of the fastest deadliest hands in mma.

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle Před rokem +25

    Two great gladiators, one great fight and both deserve great respect.

  • @waterhot80
    @waterhot80 Před 20 dny

    One of the very few fights I always remember and always come back to. One of the greatest fights of all time.

  • @edwardhaggarty365
    @edwardhaggarty365 Před 8 měsíci

    Master technician. 🎉Man of steel. Gaetje. Total class. ❤

  • @inspiringsouls21
    @inspiringsouls21 Před rokem +12

    I felt every one those Gaethje's explosive kicks.

    • @martingardos7475
      @martingardos7475 Před rokem +6

      right?! for some reason you are the only one here talking about the key issue of the fight - michael wouldnt check almost any of those killer calfkicks and his leg wasnt working after a while.

  • @kasamu735
    @kasamu735 Před rokem +9

    Respect to Micheal Johnson too, lot of people underestimate how good this guy is. What a legend

  • @CollieJenn
    @CollieJenn Před 7 měsíci

    Gaethje is like a train. Just straight ahead.
    This was an epic encounter between 2 great warriors. Respect to the ref for letting the coup de gra happen.

  • @trixensnixen6944
    @trixensnixen6944 Před rokem +6

    justin gaethje one of my new favorite UFC fighter well done monster !

  • @palestine2795
    @palestine2795 Před rokem +8

    Fights like these tell a story fight start to finish. Respect to both warriors.

  • @nicholassaunders6749
    @nicholassaunders6749 Před rokem +16

    I remember watching this fight at work on my phone cuz I couldn’t miss it!! Still one of my fav fights of all time!!! Thanks for uploading this gem 💎

    • @shaodynasty1017
      @shaodynasty1017 Před rokem +2

      Me every single ppv because I work late night food and bev. Always on my phone streaming the fights lmao

  • @toppaepps3664
    @toppaepps3664 Před 5 měsíci

    One of my favorite fights of all time. The lead up to the fight is also what made it so satisfying

  • @darrenbishop1619
    @darrenbishop1619 Před rokem

    Loved watching this fight, so much so ive watched it many times now , respect to both warriors

  • @Its_Instinct
    @Its_Instinct Před rokem +5

    Gaethje was asking to get upper cut or kneed up the middle this fight the way he was shelling up and dipping his head but classic Johnson.

  • @brandonbottoms6681
    @brandonbottoms6681 Před rokem +28

    Man Justin Is Really Tough Goddamn fell off cage and still hit a back flip wtf 💪🔥🔥💪

  • @urimtefiki226
    @urimtefiki226 Před 9 měsíci +5

    What a fight, Gaethje is extremely strong, but you can tell in his early career his precision was not developed. Now is much better on hitting his target.

    • @gh0rochi363
      @gh0rochi363 Před 7 měsíci

      And conserving energy and setting things up. Overall he's improved.

  • @Seryma86
    @Seryma86 Před 9 měsíci

    That uppercut at 9:21 is ridiculous lol. Started following Gaethje in wsof and was instantly hooked so I was hyped when the announcement was made he was signed to the ufc. This fight did not disappoint, and what an intro to the ufc bc Michael Johnson was a killer at this time

  • @alimuh007
    @alimuh007 Před rokem +9

    This is what a win looks like when a camp comes up with a winning strategy and runs into tremendous opposition and while making subtle changes, sticking with attacking that lead right leg and keeping the fight standing. Hats off to both fighters and congratulations to this young man in his debut

  • @stephenstuckey
    @stephenstuckey Před rokem +5

    What a savage debut for Gaethje man. He was born for this shit.

  • @coinraker6497
    @coinraker6497 Před 9 měsíci

    Making a guy stand up (twice) who's obviously exhausted is such a smart move.

  • @darrellowings2343
    @darrellowings2343 Před rokem +9

    Best debut in UFC history. This fight let us know what we were in store for and every fight since has been more of the same.

    • @dowutado
      @dowutado Před 11 měsíci +1

      Michael Chandler starching Hooker was pretty impressive, that got him a title shot in fight 2.

    • @darrellowings2343
      @darrellowings2343 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@dowutado No doubt but this one was just epic and had bad blood and was like nothing I think we ever saw in the UFC. This is a young dangerous Johnson, fast with power and Justin broke him and then was crazy enough after being clocked like he had couldn't half walk straight to do that backflip off the wall. You knew this guy was something different. Crazy.

    • @gh0rochi363
      @gh0rochi363 Před 7 měsíci

      Silva vs Leben in the title eliminator was imo the best debut ever.

  • @VC-fs8ff
    @VC-fs8ff Před rokem +6

    Just wow....an elite fight for the ages...respect for both the fighter to portrait a show of courage,skills and heart..💯💯🙏

  • @JM-xj3jr
    @JM-xj3jr Před rokem +4

    A UFC debutant fighting the nr.5 ranked guy right away. Crazy how times have changed...

  • @AdvEscapes
    @AdvEscapes Před 7 měsíci +1

    Outstanding performance by justin gaethje. He's very aggressive and superb. His skills are elegant.

  • @danielbrueggemann3058

    Thank you who put this up love me some Gaethje and miss Johnson in UFC old days great fight thanks you

  • @RockandRoll999
    @RockandRoll999 Před rokem +4

    I remember watching this fight with my brother and we were still new to watching ufc and we both looked at each other and couldn’t believe what a fight this was.

  • @coopermoran5457
    @coopermoran5457 Před rokem +11

    Still the greatest debut ever

  • @twig2950
    @twig2950 Před měsícem +2

    Gaethje is violent af. His hits are so powerful.

  • @gratitude62
    @gratitude62 Před měsícem +1

    Alot of respect to both dudes. Geathje is a beast.

  • @stiltzkin2683
    @stiltzkin2683 Před rokem +6

    I"m such fan of Michael Johnson. He's so good.

  • @Youareanexperiment
    @Youareanexperiment Před rokem +3

    Thanks for uploading!! I was looking for it to show a buddy at work last week.

  • @kareemmathurin7245
    @kareemmathurin7245 Před 8 měsíci

    “Johnson’s legs are shot”took me out 😂😂

  • @scotthammond8120
    @scotthammond8120 Před rokem +1

    This is such an amazing fight. These guys are WARRIORS!!!

  • @omu8574
    @omu8574 Před rokem +3

    Gaethje : Gets knock down
    Commentator : Gaethje love's it 🤣😂🤣

  • @philipmarveltvshow166
    @philipmarveltvshow166 Před rokem +15

    What tremendous fight. This is a hell of a fight. Both guys are too good. Justin is a true Fighter ❤️❤️❤️

  • @terencehennegan1439
    @terencehennegan1439 Před rokem

    A Phenomenal fight, all heart, 2 tough as nails fighters each giving their all.

  • @videoclips384
    @videoclips384 Před 7 měsíci

    love for gatjje from Bangladesh ❤❤

  • @anushnayak5911
    @anushnayak5911 Před rokem +5

    The timing of the guy saying the Ultimate highlight and justing falling off the cage is still funny 10:27