Justin Gaethje

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FIGHTER DETAILS

Given Name: Justin Gaethje
Nickname:  "The Highlight"
Age:  36  |  Date of Birth:  11/14/1988
Weight Class:  Lightweight
Last Weight-in:  155 lbs
Height:  5'11"  |  Reach:  70"
Born:  Safford, Arizona
Gyms & Affiliations:Genesis Training Center
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"The Highlight"

Justin Gaethje

Record : 26 / 5 / 0 | Lightweight
Justin Gaethje

FIGHTER DETAILS

Given Name: Justin Gaethje
Nickname:  "The Highlight"
Age:  36  |  Date of Birth:  11/14/1988
Weight Class:  Lightweight
Last Weight-in:  155 lbs
Height:  5'11"  |  Reach:  70"
Born:  Safford, Arizona
Gyms & Affiliations :  Genesis Training Center

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20
Wins by
knockout
1
Wins by
submission
5
Wins by
decision
3
Loss by
knockout
2
Loss by
submission
0
Loss by
decision

Justin Gaethje stats

Record : 26 / 5 / 0

SIGNIFICANT STRIKES
LANDED PER MINUTE
6.78
Fighter
4.31
Average
SIGNIFICANT STRIKING
ACCURACY
59%
Fighter
47%
Average
SIGNIFICANT STRIKES
ABSORBED PER MINUTE
7.46
Fighter
4.34
Average
SIGNIFICANT STRIKE DEFENSE
(THE % OF OPPONENTS STRIKES
THAT DID NOT LAND)
52%
Fighter
53%
Average
AVERAGE TAKEDOWNS
LANDED PER 15 MINUTES
0.11
Fighter
1.53
Average
TAKEDOWN
ACCURACY
25%
Fighter
36%
Average
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE
(THE % OF OPPONENTS TD
ATTEMPTS THAT DID NOT LAND)
75%
Fighter
63%
Average
AVERAGE SUBMISSIONS
ATTEMPTED PER 15 MINUTES
0.00
Fighter
0.45
Average

PRO FIGHT HISTORY

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result
opponent
method
time
round
event
date
fight details
win
25-5
Decision (Unanimous)
5:00
R3
Mar 8 2025
cancelled
Cancelled Bout
Mar 8 2025
loss
25-4
BMF BMF championship
KO (Overhand Right)
4:59
R5
Apr 13 2024
win
24-4
BMF BMF championship
KO (Head Kick)
1:00
R2
Jul 29 2023
win
23-4
Decision (Majority)
5:00
R3
Mar 18 2023
loss
23-3
championship
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
3:22
R1
May 7 2022
win
22-3
Decision (Unanimous)
5:00
R3
Nov 6 2021
loss
22-2
championship
Submission (Triangle Choke)
1:34
R2
Oct 24 2020
win
21-2
Intermediary championship*
TKO (Punches)
3:39
R5
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May 9 2020
cancelled
Cancelled Bout
UFC 249
Apr 18 2020
win
20-2
TKO (Punches)
4:18
R1
UFC on ESPN+ 16
Sep 14 2019
win
19-2
KO (Right Hook)
2:30
R1
Mar 30 2019
win
18-2
KO (Punches)
1:27
R1
Aug 25 2018
cancelled
Cancelled Bout
UFC Fight Night 135
Aug 25 2018
loss
18-1
TKO (Punches)
0:33
R4
UFC on FOX 29
Apr 14 2018
loss
18-0
KO (Knee)
3:59
R3
Dec 2 2017
win
17-0
TKO (Punches and Knees)
4:48
R2
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
Jul 7 2017
win
16-0
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
5:00
R3
WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino
Dec 31 2016
cancelled
João Zeferino
Cancelled Bout
WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino
Dec 31 2016
cancelled
Ozzy Dugulubgov
Cancelled Bout
WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes
Oct 7 2016
win
15-0
TKO (Leg Kicks)
1:43
R1
WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster
Mar 12 2016
win
14-0
Luis Palomino
23-10
TKO (Punches)
4:40
R2
WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2
Sep 18 2015
win
13-0
Luis Palomino
23-9
TKO (Leg Kick & Punches)
3:57
R3
WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino
Mar 28 2015
win
12-0
Decision (Split)
5:00
R3
WSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami
Nov 15 2014
win
11-0
TKO (Punches)
3:09
R2
WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell
Jul 5 2014
win
10-0
Richard Patishnock
6-1
TKO (Punches and Elbows)
1:09
R1
WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock
Jan 18 2014
cancelled
Cancelled Bout
WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock
Jan 18 2014
cancelled
Cancelled Bout
WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock
Jan 18 2014
win
9-0
KO (Punches)
1:40
R2
WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl
Oct 26 2013
win
8-0
TKO (Leg Kicks)
2:19
R3
WSOF 3: Fitch vs. Burkman 2
Jun 14 2013
win
7-0
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2:27
R1
WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson
Mar 23 2013
win
3-0
Marcus Edwards
0-0
Decision (Unanimous)
5:00
R3
ROF 43: Bad Blood
Jun 2 2012
win
2-0
Donnie Bell
2-0
TKO (Punches)
2:57
R2
ROF 42: Who's Next
Dec 17 2011
win
0-0
KO (Slam)
1:01
R1
ROF 41: Bragging Rights!
Aug 20 2011
cancelled
Brad Foust
Cancelled Bout
ROF 41: Bragging Rights!
Aug 20 2011