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Justin GaethjeLW
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Justin Gaethje

"The Highlight"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 37Genesis Training CenterUFC
28
Wins
5
Losses
0
Draws
79%
Finish Rate
21
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
2011
Pro Debut

Biography

Justin Ray Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist. A professional since 2011, he competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. He is the first fighter in UFC history to win the interim lightweight title twice and is also a former UFC "BMF" titleholder. Gaethje formerly competed in the lightweight division of the World Series of Fighting (WSOF), where he was the first and only WSOF Lightweight Champion. As of June 16, 2026, he is #4 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy59%
Takedown accuracy40%

6.48

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

7.05

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.33

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.74

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 178 cmUFC debut Jul. 8, 2017Born Tucson, United StatesTeam Genesis Training Center

How He Wins

KO / TKO21
Decision4
Submission1

Finish Rate

79%
22 of 28
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts33 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinSpainIlia TopuriaH2HKO/TKOR4UFC Freedom 250Jun 14, 2026
WinEnglandPaddy PimblettH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 324Jan 24, 2026
WinKazakhstanRafael FizievH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 313Mar 8, 2025
LossUnited StatesMax HollowayH2HKO (punch)R5UFC 300Apr 13, 2024
WinUnited StatesDustin PoirierH2HKO (head kick)R2UFC 291Jul 29, 2023
WinKazakhstanRafael FizievH2HDecision (majority)R3UFC 286Mar 18, 2023
LossBrazilCharles OliveiraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 274May 7, 2022
WinUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 268Nov 6, 2021
LossRussiaKhabib NurmagomedovH2HTechnical Submission (triangle choke)R2UFC 254Oct 24, 2020
WinUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HTKO (punch)R5UFC 249May 9, 2020
WinUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. GaethjeSep 14, 2019
WinBrazilEdson BarbozaH2HKO (punch)R1UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019
WinUnited StatesJames VickH2HKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAug 25, 2018
LossUnited StatesDustin PoirierH2HTKO (punches)R4UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 2018
LossUnited StatesEddie AlvarezH2HKO (knee)R3UFC 218Dec 2, 2017
WinUnited StatesMichael JohnsonH2HTKO (punches and knees)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption FinaleJul 7, 2017
WinBrazilLuiz FirminoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3WSOF 34Dec 31, 2016
WinUnited StatesBrian FosterH2HTKO (leg kicks)R1WSOF 29Mar 12, 2016
WinPeruLuis PalominoH2HTKO (punches)R2WSOF 23Sep 18, 2015
WinPeruLuis PalominoH2HTKO (leg kicks and punches)R3WSOF 19Mar 28, 2015
WinUnited StatesMelvin GuillardH2HDecision (split)R3WSOF 15Nov 15, 2014
WinUnited StatesNick NewellH2HTKO (punches)R2WSOF 11Jul 5, 2014
WinUnited StatesRichard PatishnockH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R1WSOF 8Jan 18, 2014
WinUnited StatesDan LauzonH2HKO (punches)R2WSOF 6Oct 28, 2013
WinUnited StatesBrian CobbH2HTKO (leg kicks)R3WSOF 3Jun 14, 2013
WinBrazilGesias CavalcanteH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1WSOF 2Mar 23, 2013
WinAdrian ValdezH2HTKO (punches)R2Rage in the Cage 164Nov 16, 2012
WinUnited StatesDrew FickettH2HKO (punch)R1Rage in the Cage 163Oct 20, 2012
WinUnited StatesSam YoungH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Rage in the Cage 162Sep 29, 2012
WinUnited StatesMarcus EdwardsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ring of Fire 43Jun 2, 2012
WinUnited StatesDonnie BellH2HTKO (punches)R2Ring of Fire 42Dec 17, 2011
WinUnited StatesJoe KelsoH2HTKO (punches)R1Bring the Thunder MMA 2Oct 1, 2011
WinUnited StatesKevin CroomH2HKO (slam)R1Ring of Fire 41Aug 20, 2011

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.