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Justin Gaethje

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Justin Gaethje

Justin Ray Gaethje (; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2011, he is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and a former UFC "BMF" titleholder. Gaethje is the second fighter to win the BMF belt after Jorge Masvidal, winning the title at UFC 291. As of November 18, 2025, he is #4 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Gaethje formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the World Series of Fighting (WSOF), where he was the first and only WSOF Lightweight Champion.

Infobox

Born
Justin Ray Gaethje (1988-11-14) November 14, 1988 (age 37)Safford, Arizona, U.S.
Nickname
The Highlight
Height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight
155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division
Lightweight
Reach
70 in (178 cm)
Style
Collegiate Wrestling, Amateur MMA
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Team
Grudge Training Center (2011–2016) Genesis Training CenterElevation Fight Team
Trainer
Trevor Wittman (2011–present)
Wrestling
NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active
2011–present
Total
7
Wins
7
By knockout
4
By submission
2
By decision
1
Losses
5
University
University of Northern Colorado

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
31 matches
By knockout
26 wins
20
5 losses
3
By submission
By submission
31 matches
By submission
26 wins
1
5 losses
2
By decision
By decision
31 matches
By decision
26 wins
5
5 losses
0
31 matches
26 wins
5 losses
By knockout
20
3
By submission
1
2
By decision
5
0
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–5
Opponent
Rafael Fiziev
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 313
Date
March 8, 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–5
Opponent
Max Holloway
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 300
Date
April 13, 2024
Round
5
Time
4:59
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Lost the symbolic UFC "BMF" title. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–4
Opponent
Dustin Poirier
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
UFC 291
Date
July 29, 2023
Round
2
Time
1:00
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Notes
Won the symbolic UFC "BMF" title. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–4
Opponent
Rafael Fiziev
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
UFC 286
Date
March 18, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
London, England
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
23–4
Opponent
Charles Oliveira
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 274
Date
May 7, 2022
Round
1
Time
3:22
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the title. Only Gaethje was eligible to win the title.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–3
Opponent
Michael Chandler
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 268
Date
November 6, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
22–3
Opponent
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Method
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
Event
UFC 254
Date
October 24, 2020
Round
2
Time
1:34
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–2
Opponent
Tony Ferguson
Method
TKO (punch)
Event
UFC 249
Date
May 9, 2020
Round
5
Time
3:39
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Notes
Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–2
Opponent
Donald Cerrone
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje
Date
September 14, 2019
Round
1
Time
4:18
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–2
Opponent
Edson Barboza
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje
Date
March 30, 2019
Round
1
Time
2:30
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–2
Opponent
James Vick
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick
Date
August 25, 2018
Round
1
Time
1:27
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
18–2
Opponent
Dustin Poirier
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje
Date
April 14, 2018
Round
4
Time
0:33
Location
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated eye pokes.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
18–1
Opponent
Eddie Alvarez
Method
KO (knee)
Event
UFC 218
Date
December 2, 2017
Round
3
Time
3:59
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
Michael Johnson
Method
TKO (punches and knees)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Date
July 7, 2017
Round
2
Time
4:48
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
Luiz Firmino
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
WSOF 34
Date
December 31, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
Brian Foster
Method
TKO (leg kicks)
Event
WSOF 29
Date
March 12, 2016
Round
1
Time
1:43
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States
Notes
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Luis Palomino
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
WSOF 23
Date
September 18, 2015
Round
2
Time
4:30
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Luis Palomino
Method
TKO (leg kicks and punches)
Event
WSOF 19
Date
March 28, 2015
Round
3
Time
3:57
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Notes
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Melvin Guillard
Method
Decision (split)
Event
WSOF 15
Date
November 15, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Notes
Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb).
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Nick Newell
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
WSOF 11
Date
July 5, 2014
Round
2
Time
3:09
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Notes
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Richard Patishnock
Method
TKO (punches and elbows)
Event
WSOF 8
Date
January 18, 2014
Round
1
Time
1:09
Location
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Notes
Won the inaugural WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Dan Lauzon
Method
KO (punches)
Event
WSOF 6
Date
October 28, 2013
Round
2
Time
1:40
Location
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Brian Cobb
Method
TKO (leg kicks)
Event
WSOF 3
Date
June 14, 2013
Round
3
Time
2:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Gesias Cavalcante
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
WSOF 2
Date
March 23, 2013
Round
1
Time
2:27
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Adrian Valdez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Rage in the Cage 164
Date
November 16, 2012
Round
2
Time
0:19
Location
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Drew Fickett
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Rage in the Cage 163
Date
October 20, 2012
Round
1
Time
0:12
Location
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Notes
Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Sam Young
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Rage in the Cage 162
Date
September 29, 2012
Round
2
Time
1:58
Location
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Marcus Edwards
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Ring of Fire 43
Date
June 2, 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Donnie Bell
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Ring of Fire 42
Date
December 17, 2011
Round
2
Time
2:57
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Joe Kelso
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bring the Thunder MMA 2
Date
October 1, 2011
Round
1
Time
4:32
Location
Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Notes
Lightweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Kevin Croom
Method
KO (slam)
Event
Ring of Fire 41
Date
August 20, 2011
Round
1
Time
1:01
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Notes
Catchweight (159 lb) bout.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
26–5
Rafael Fiziev
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 313
March 8, 2025
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
25–5
Max Holloway
KO (punch)
UFC 300
April 13, 2024
5
4:59
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Lost the symbolic UFC "BMF" title. Fight of the Night.
Win
25–4
Dustin Poirier
KO (head kick)
UFC 291
July 29, 2023
2
1:00
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Won the symbolic UFC "BMF" title. Performance of the Night.
Win
24–4
Rafael Fiziev
Decision (majority)
UFC 286
March 18, 2023
3
5:00
London, England
Fight of the Night.
Loss
23–4
Charles Oliveira
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 274
May 7, 2022
1
3:22
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
For the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. Oliveira missed weight (155.5 lb) and was stripped of the title. Only Gaethje was eligible to win the title.
Win
23–3
Michael Chandler
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 268
November 6, 2021
3
5:00
New York City, New York, United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
22–3
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
UFC 254
October 24, 2020
2
1:34
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
22–2
Tony Ferguson
TKO (punch)
UFC 249
May 9, 2020
5
3:39
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
21–2
Donald Cerrone
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje
September 14, 2019
1
4:18
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Performance of the Night.
Win
20–2
Edson Barboza
KO (punch)
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje
March 30, 2019
1
2:30
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
19–2
James Vick
KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick
August 25, 2018
1
1:27
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Performance of the Night.
Loss
18–2
Dustin Poirier
TKO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje
April 14, 2018
4
0:33
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Fight of the Night. Gaethje was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated eye pokes.
Loss
18–1
Eddie Alvarez
KO (knee)
UFC 218
December 2, 2017
3
3:59
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
18–0
Michael Johnson
TKO (punches and knees)
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
July 7, 2017
2
4:48
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
17–0
Luiz Firmino
TKO (doctor stoppage)
WSOF 34
December 31, 2016
3
5:00
New York City, New York, United States
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
16–0
Brian Foster
TKO (leg kicks)
WSOF 29
March 12, 2016
1
1:43
Greeley, Colorado, United States
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
15–0
Luis Palomino
TKO (punches)
WSOF 23
September 18, 2015
2
4:30
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
14–0
Luis Palomino
TKO (leg kicks and punches)
WSOF 19
March 28, 2015
3
3:57
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
13–0
Melvin Guillard
Decision (split)
WSOF 15
November 15, 2014
3
5:00
Tampa, Florida, United States
Non-title bout; Guillard missed weight (158.8 lb).
Win
12–0
Nick Newell
TKO (punches)
WSOF 11
July 5, 2014
2
3:09
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Defended the WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
11–0
Richard Patishnock
TKO (punches and elbows)
WSOF 8
January 18, 2014
1
1:09
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Won the inaugural WSOF Lightweight Championship.
Win
10–0
Dan Lauzon
KO (punches)
WSOF 6
October 28, 2013
2
1:40
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win
9–0
Brian Cobb
TKO (leg kicks)
WSOF 3
June 14, 2013
3
2:19
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
8–0
Gesias Cavalcante
TKO (doctor stoppage)
WSOF 2
March 23, 2013
1
2:27
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
7–0
Adrian Valdez
TKO (punches)
Rage in the Cage 164
November 16, 2012
2
0:19
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
6–0
Drew Fickett
KO (punch)
Rage in the Cage 163
October 20, 2012
1
0:12
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Win
5–0
Sam Young
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Rage in the Cage 162
September 29, 2012
2
1:58
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
4–0
Marcus Edwards
Decision (unanimous)
Ring of Fire 43
June 2, 2012
3
5:00
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
3–0
Donnie Bell
TKO (punches)
Ring of Fire 42
December 17, 2011
2
2:57
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
2–0
Joe Kelso
TKO (punches)
Bring the Thunder MMA 2
October 1, 2011
1
4:32
Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Lightweight debut.
Win
1–0
Kevin Croom
KO (slam)
Ring of Fire 41
August 20, 2011
1
1:01
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Catchweight (159 lb) bout.
· NCAA record
Res.
Res.
NCAA Championships Matches
Res.
NCAA Championships Matches
Record
NCAA Championships Matches
Opponent
NCAA Championships Matches
Score
NCAA Championships Matches
Date
NCAA Championships Matches
Event
2011 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs
2011 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2011 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
6–6
NCAA Championships Matches
Scott Sakaguchi
NCAA Championships Matches
SV 6–8
NCAA Championships Matches
March 17, 2011
NCAA Championships Matches
2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
6–5
NCAA Championships Matches
Don Vinson
NCAA Championships Matches
6–4
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
5–5
NCAA Championships Matches
Ganbayar Sanjaa
NCAA Championships Matches
2–6
2010 NCAA Championships 7th at 157 lbs
2010 NCAA Championships 7th at 157 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2010 NCAA Championships 7th at 157 lbs
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
5–4
NCAA Championships Matches
Stephen Brown
NCAA Championships Matches
12–7
NCAA Championships Matches
March 19, 2010
NCAA Championships Matches
2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
4–4
NCAA Championships Matches
Cyler Sanderson
NCAA Championships Matches
6–10
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
4–3
NCAA Championships Matches
Shane Vernon
NCAA Championships Matches
TB 6–5
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
3–3
NCAA Championships Matches
J.P O’ Connor
NCAA Championships Matches
1–8
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
3–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Matt Moley
NCAA Championships Matches
TB 3–2
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
2–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Bryce Saddoris
NCAA Championships Matches
6–4
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
1–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Hadley Harrison
NCAA Championships Matches
5–4
2009 NCAA Championships at 157 lbs
2009 NCAA Championships at 157 lbs
NCAA Championships Matches
2009 NCAA Championships at 157 lbs
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
0–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Mike Kessler
NCAA Championships Matches
6–11
NCAA Championships Matches
March 19, 2009
NCAA Championships Matches
2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
0–1
NCAA Championships Matches
Neil Erisman
NCAA Championships Matches
3–8
NCAA Championships Matches
Res.
Record
Opponent
Score
Date
Event
2011 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs
Loss
6–6
Scott Sakaguchi
SV 6–8
March 17, 2011
2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship
Win
6–5
Don Vinson
6–4
Loss
5–5
Ganbayar Sanjaa
2–6
2010 NCAA Championships 7th at 157 lbs
Win
5–4
Stephen Brown
12–7
March 19, 2010
2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship
Loss
4–4
Cyler Sanderson
6–10
Win
4–3
Shane Vernon
TB 6–5
Loss
3–3
J.P O’ Connor
1–8
Win
3–2
Matt Moley
TB 3–2
Win
2–2
Bryce Saddoris
6–4
Win
1–2
Hadley Harrison
5–4
2009 NCAA Championships at 157 lbs
Loss
0–2
Mike Kessler
6–11
March 19, 2009
2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
0–1
Neil Erisman
3–8
· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 249
Fight
Ferguson vs. Gaethje
Date
May 9, 2020
Venue
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
City
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
PPV buys
700,000
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 254
Fight
Khabib vs. Gaethje
Date
October 24, 2020
Venue
Flash Forum
City
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
PPV buys
675,000
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 274
Fight
Oliveira vs. Gaethje
Date
May 7, 2022
Venue
Footprint Center
City
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
PPV buys
400,000
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 291
Fight
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
Date
July 29, 2023
Venue
Delta Center
City
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV buys
1.
UFC 249
Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May 9, 2020
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
700,000
2.
UFC 254
Khabib vs. Gaethje
October 24, 2020
Flash Forum
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
675,000
3.
UFC 274
Oliveira vs. Gaethje
May 7, 2022
Footprint Center
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
400,000
4.
UFC 291
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
July 29, 2023
Delta Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Not Disclosed
· External links
VacantTitle last held byDustin Poirier
VacantTitle last held byDustin Poirier
Achievements
VacantTitle last held byDustin Poirier
Achievements
3rd UFC Interim Lightweight Champion May 9, 2020 – October 24, 2020
Achievements
Vacant
VacantTitle last held byJorge Masvidal
VacantTitle last held byJorge Masvidal
Achievements
VacantTitle last held byJorge Masvidal
Achievements
2nd UFC BMF Champion July 29, 2023 – April 13, 2024
Achievements
Succeeded byMax Holloway
Achievements
VacantTitle last held byDustin Poirier
3rd UFC Interim Lightweight Champion May 9, 2020 – October 24, 2020
Vacant
VacantTitle last held byJorge Masvidal
2nd UFC BMF Champion July 29, 2023 – April 13, 2024
Succeeded byMax Holloway

References

  1. "Justin Gaethje – Official UFC® Profile"
    https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje
  2. Ultimate Fighting Championship
    https://www.ufc.com/news/special-bond-between-justin-gaethje-and-trevor-wittman
  3. MMA Ratings Podcast: 5.4.2017
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEtYvCUKluU&t=24m28s
  4. bloodyelbow.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211119182628/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/30/15904294/ufc-interview-tuf-25-finale-justin-gaethje-quitter-conor-mcgregor-michael-johnson-wsof-mma-news
  5. UFC
    https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje
  6. Geneanet
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