Result
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time01:29
Elo swing-18James Vick (1746 → 1728)
DateAug 25, 2018
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenuePinnacle Bank Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
L
The Texecutioner | 13-6-0James Vick
Justin Gaethje vs James Vick
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :01:29
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
Fight Overview
Round1
Time01:29
MethodKO/TKO
James Vick
Elo1647Solid
3Y trend1746 → 1647
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 01:29. James Vick 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 Justin Gaethje and James Vick 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.
Justin GaethjeJames Vick
Elo edge
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
James Vick1647-27 last move
Why they are ranked here
Justin Gaethje#1 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1869 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1821 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1832 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 20 ahead of #2 Usman Nurmagomedov.
James VickNot on the active ladder · 1647 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Francisco Trinaldo (rated 1750 at the time): +17.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Beneil Dariush (rated 1654 at the time): -35.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -100 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1557, not 1647: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
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
Justin GaethjevsJames Vick
Total strikes
7vs11
Sig. strikes
7vs10
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
James Vicksubmission leads 38% of wins
Common opponents
Dan HookerJustin Gaethje: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 8, 2025James Vick: loss · Left Hook to Ground & Pound · Jul 20, 2019
Round stats
Justin Gaethje vs James Vick is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : GAETHJE VS VICK. Justin Gaethje defeated James Vick by KO/TKO in round 1 at 01:29. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Justin Gaethje vs James Vick quick answers
Who won Justin Gaethje vs James Vick?
Justin Gaethje won Justin Gaethje vs James Vick by KO/TKO in round 1 at 01:29.
What event is Justin Gaethje vs James Vick on?
Justin Gaethje vs James Vick is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : GAETHJE VS VICK.
What are the records for Justin Gaethje vs James Vick?
Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record and James Vick enters with a 13-6-0 record.
What division is Justin Gaethje vs James Vick?
Justin Gaethje vs James Vick is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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