Justin Gaethje Profile
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USA 28-5-0 Record Lightweight Active
Justin Gaethje Profile
UFC
Justin Gaethje
“The Highlight”
USA 28-5-0 Record Lightweight Active
Justin Gaethje Biography
Full Name
Justin Gaethje
Nickname
The Highlight
Date of Birth
November 14, 1988
Age
37
Country
USA
Height
5' 11"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
70"
Weight Class
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting Style
Striker
Gym / Association
Elevation Fight Team
Association Country
USA
Status
Active
Career Record
Wins
28
Losses
5
Draws
0
No Contests
0
TKO/KO Wins
21
TKO/KO Losses
3
Submission Wins
1
Submission Losses
2
Title Wins
9
Title Losses
2
Title Draws
0
Career Statistics
Takedown Accuracy
26.67%
Significant Strikes Landed / Min
6.29
Significant Strike Accuracy
59.48%
Takedowns / 15 Min
0.30
Submission Attempts / 15 Min
0.00
KO Percentage
21.21%
TKO Percentage
21.21%
Decision Percentage
12.12%
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Event | Date | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W |  Ilia Topuria | UFC Freedom 250 | Jun 15, 2026 | KO/TKO | 4 | 5:00 |
| W |  Paddy Pimblett | UFC 324 | Jan 24, 2026 | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| W |  Rafael Fiziev | UFC 313 | Mar 8, 2025 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Max Holloway | UFC 300 | Apr 13, 2024 | KO/TKO | 5 | 4:59 |
| W |  Dustin Poirier | UFC 291 | Jul 29, 2023 | KO/TKO | 2 | 1:00 |
| W | Rafael Fiziev | UFC 286 | Mar 18, 2023 | Decision - Majority | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Charles Oliveira | UFC 274 | May 7, 2022 | Submission | 1 | 3:22 |
| W |  Michael Chandler | UFC 268 | Nov 6, 2021 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Khabib Nurmagomedov | UFC 254 | Oct 24, 2020 | Submission | 2 | 1:34 |
| W |  Tony Ferguson | UFC 249 | May 9, 2020 | KO/TKO | 5 | 3:39 |
| W |  Donald Cerrone | UFC Fight Night | Sep 14, 2019 | KO/TKO | 1 | 4:18 |
| W |  Edson Barboza | UFC Fight Night | Mar 30, 2019 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:30 |
| W |  James Vick | UFC Fight Night | Aug 25, 2018 | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:27 |
| L | Dustin Poirier | UFC Fight Night | Apr 15, 2018 | KO/TKO | 4 | 0:33 |
| L |  Eddie Alvarez | UFC 218 | Dec 2, 2017 | KO/TKO | 3 | 3:59 |
| W |  Michael Johnson | The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale | Jul 8, 2017 | KO/TKO | 2 | 4:48 |
| W |  Luiz Firmino | WSOF 34 | Dec 31, 2016 | TKO - Doctor's Stoppage | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Brian Foster | WSOF 29 | Mar 12, 2016 | TKO | 1 | 1:43 |
| W |  Luis Palomino | WSOF 23 | Sep 18, 2015 | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 4:30 |
| W | Luis Palomino | WSOF 19 | Mar 28, 2015 | TKO | 3 | 3:57 |
| W |  Melvin Guillard | WSOF 15 | Nov 15, 2014 | Decision - Split | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Nick Newell | WSOF 11 | Jul 5, 2014 | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 3:09 |
| W |  Richard Patishnock | WSOF 8 | Jan 18, 2014 | TKO | 1 | 1:09 |
| W |  Dan Lauzon | WSOF 6 | Oct 26, 2013 | KO | 2 | 1:40 |
| W |  Brian Cobb | WSOF 3 | Jun 14, 2013 | TKO | 3 | 2:19 |
| W |  Gesias Cavalcante | WSOF 2 | Mar 23, 2013 | TKO - Doctor's Stoppage | 1 | 2:27 |
| W |  Adrian Valdez | RITC | Nov 16, 2012 | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 0:19 |
| W |  Drew Fickett | RITC | Oct 20, 2012 | KO (Punch) | 1 | 0:12 |
| W |  Sam Young | RITC | Sep 29, 2012 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 1:58 |
| W | Marcus Edwards | ROF 43 | Jun 2, 2012 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Donnie Bell | ROF 42 | Dec 17, 2011 | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:57 |
| W |  Joe Kelso | BTT MMA 2 | Oct 1, 2011 | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 4:32 |
| W |  Kevin Croom | ROF 41 | Aug 20, 2011 | KO (Slam) | 1 | 1:01 |
