Result
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time02:31
DateMar 30, 2019
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueWells Fargo Center
BroadcastESPN+
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L
24-15-0Edson Barboza
W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :02:31
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Edson Barboza
Elo1669Good
3Y trend1719 → 1669
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
Round1
Time02:31
MethodKO/TKO
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 02:31. Justin Gaethje led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Edson BarbozaJustin Gaethje
Elo edge
Edson Barboza1669-13 last move
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Edson Barboza#120 of 397 active Lightweight fighters · 1669 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Billy Quarantillo (rated 1725 at the time): +17.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jalin Turner (rated 1668 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -38 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #119 Billy Quarantillo, 1 ahead of #121 George Hardwick.
Justin Gaethje#1 of 397 active Lightweight fighters · 1869 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1821 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1826 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 20 ahead of #2 Usman Nurmagomedov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Edson BarbozavsJustin Gaethje
Total strikes
13vs22
Sig. strikes
13vs20
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Edson BarbozaKO/TKO leads 58% of wins
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Common opponents
Ilia TopuriaEdson Barboza: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 29, 2022Justin Gaethje: win · TKO (corner stoppage) · Jun 14, 2026
Round stats
Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BARBOZA VS GAETHJE. Justin Gaethje defeated Edson Barboza by KO/TKO in round 1 at 02:31. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje quick answers
Who won Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje won Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in round 1 at 02:31.
What event is Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje on?
Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BARBOZA VS GAETHJE.
What are the records for Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje?
Edson Barboza enters with a 24-15-0 record and Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record.
What division is Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje?
Edson Barboza vs Justin Gaethje is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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