Justin Gaethje is gearing up to defend his ‘BMF’ title against Max Holloway at UFC 300! While not an official title, the label is awarded to fighters who embody the spirit of being the ‘Baddest Motherf**ker’ inside the cage with their action-packed and entertaining fighting style. The first fight for the title was held at UFC 244 in 2019 between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, with ‘Gamebred’ securing a win and the belt on the night.

And at UFC 291 in 2023, Gaethje faced Dustin Poirier in the second ‘BMF’ title clash and he avenged his loss from 2018 against ‘The Diamond’ with a vicious head kick knockout. Now, as Gaethje attempts to defend his title against ‘Blessed’, let’s take a look at some quotes from the man himself that highlight why he is undoubtedly the ‘Baddest Motherf**ker’ in the UFC!

Justin Gaethje reveals his mindset going into his fights

At UFC 300, Justin Gaethje will face off against former featherweight king, Max Holloway. Regardless, the bout will also have implications for the title picture in the lightweight division with 155 lbs title contenders Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan also featured on the card.

But it seems Gaethje is not concerned with the future at the moment. During the UFC 300 press conference, he confessed, “I don’t usually plan on being alive the day after my fights, so hopefully I’m there on Sunday.”

His comments highlight the do-or-die mindset that has made Gaethje a fan favorite and his fights a must-watch event for the MMA world. And his bold statement indicates that no matter the outcome of the fight against Holloway, Gaethje is ready to put everything on the line at UFC 300

‘The Highlight’ breaks down the consequences of his brutal style 

UFC 300 will feature multiple top contenders in the lightweight division fighting to secure their shot at the champion, Islam Makhachev. And with his impressive victory at UFC 299, Dustin Poirier has also found himself in the conversation about who gets to face the champion next.

As such, during the UFC 300 press conference, Justin Gaethje was asked if there’s a possibility that he would be ready to take on the challenge of fighting for the title in June. But according to Gaethje, “I do think June would probably be impossible for me, as every time I fight is a traumatic life experience.”

His comments align with his record as Gaethje has only gone to decision twice in his last 8 UFC fights, at UFC 286 against Rafael Fiziev and at UFC 268 against Michael Chandler. However, it’s interesting to note that both those fights were awarded ‘Fight of the Night’ honors, indicating that every fight is definitely a “traumatic life experience” for the BMF champ and his opponents!

Gaetjhe makes a chilling statement about Tony Ferguson fight

At UFC 249 in 2020, Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson faced off for the interim UFC lightweight championship. Going into the matchup, many people thought that ‘El Cucuy’ would take over the fight with his relentless pressure and cardio over the 5 rounds.

Nevertheless, fans were left stunned as Gaethje laid a brutal beat down on Ferguson and forced the referee to stop the bout in the fifth round. The loss marked the beginning of a slide for Ferguson as he lost his next 6 fights and has yet to secure a win inside the cage since then.

As such, during a recent ESPN interview ahead of UFC 300, Justin Gaethje was asked if has ever, “felt even slightly bad about that?” To which Gaethje responded by stating, “No… Not my problem. But I don’t think it’s the fact that I took his skills away, I think I took his confidence away…”

As Gaethje prepares to defend his ‘BMF’ title at UFC 300, his words serve as a reminder of the sacrifices and consequences inherent in the pursuit of greatness inside the Octagon. Whether it’s his do-or-die mindset, his relentless fighting style, or his unwavering confidence, Gaethje’s presence in the UFC continues to captivate audiences and solidify his status as one of the sport’s most formidable competitors!

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