Justin Gaethje is ready to defend his 'BMF' title against Max Holloway at UFC 300! Although not an official title, the label is a nod to the 'Baddest' title in the cage with his action-packed and entertaining fighting style. Awarded to a fighter who embodies the spirit of “Motherf**ker”. The first fight for the title took place between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244 in 2019, with “Gamebred” emerging victorious and winning the belt that night.
Gaethje then faced Dustin Poirier in his second BMF title bout at UFC 291 in 2023, avenging his disastrous loss to The Diamond in 2018 with a head kick knockout. Now, as Gaethje looks to defend his title from 'Blessed', take a look at some of his own words that highlight why he is without a doubt the 'worst motherfucker' in his UFC !
Justin Gaethje reveals his mindset heading into the fight
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At UFC 300, Justin Gaethje will take on former featherweight champion Max Holloway. Either way, this fight also has implications for the lightweight title fight, with 155-pound title contenders Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukian also appearing on the card.
But Gaethje doesn't seem to be thinking about the future at this point. He made this admission at the UFC 300 press conference. “Normally I don't plan on being alive the day after a fight, so hopefully I'll be alive on Sunday.”
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His comments highlight the do-or-die spirit that has made Gaethje a fan favorite and his fights a must-see event for the MMA world. And his bold statement shows Gaethje is ready to put it all on the line at UFC 300, no matter the outcome of the fight with Holloway.
'The Highlight' breaks down the impact of his brutal style
UFC 300 will feature several top lightweight contenders battling it out to face champion Islam Makhachev. And with his impressive victory at UFC 299, Dustin Poirier also finds himself joining the conversation about who will face the champion next.
So during the UFC 300 press conference, Justin Gaethje was asked if he was ready to fight for the title in June. But according to Gaethje, “June is probably not possible for me because every time we fight, it becomes a trauma in my life.”
His comments are in line with his record, as Gaethje has only gone to a decision in two of his last eight UFC fights, at UFC 286. Rafael Fiziev He then faced Michael Chandler at UFC 268. However, what is interesting is that both of these fights were awarded the honor of “Fight of the Night”. This shows that all battles are definitely “.”Traumatic life experience.” For BMF champions and their opponents!
Gaetje makes chilling comments about Tony Ferguson fight
At UFC 249 in 2020, Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson faced off for the interim UFC lightweight title. Once the match began, many expected “El Cucuy” to take over with five rounds of relentless pressure and cardio.
Nevertheless, fans were stunned when Gaethje mercilessly pummeled Ferguson in the fifth round, forcing the referee to stop the bout. That loss marked the beginning of Ferguson's downfall, losing the next six fights and not winning inside the cage since.
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So in a recent ESPN interview ahead of UFC 300, Justin Gaethje was asked if he had ever done something like this: “Did you feel any bad about it?” Gaethje responded: “No… it's not my problem. But I don't think I took away his skills, I think I took away his confidence…”
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As Gaethje prepares to defend his “BMF” title at UFC 300, his words serve as a reminder of the sacrifices and consequences that come with the pursuit of greatness inside the Octagon. Whether it's his do-or-die mentality, his relentless fighting style, or his unwavering confidence, Gaethje's presence in the UFC continues to captivate audiences and cement his status as one of the sport's most feared competitors. is firmly established.
