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Justin Gaethje

“The Highlight”

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28-5-0 · Lightweight · Champion

Next fight

No fight booked

Justin Gaethje last fought on Jun 14, 2026, when Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria by TKO (corner stoppage). We update this page as soon as a new bout is announced.

Justin Gaethje’s record

Record

28-5-0

Wins by KO/TKO

21

By submission

1

By decision

6

Current streak

3 wins

Finish rate

79%

Longest win streak

18

Justin Gaethje usually wins by knockout: 79% of Gaethje’s wins ended inside the distance. Last loss: Max Holloway (KO), Apr 13, 2024.

Profile

Division
Lightweight
Ranking
Lightweight champion
Pound-for-pound
#3
Age
37
Height
5′11″
Reach
70″
Fighting style
MMA
Born
Tucson, United States
Trains at
Genesis Training Center
UFC debut
Jul. 8, 2017
Status
Active

Fight history

All 33 professional bouts, newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodEventDateRd
winIlia TopuriaTKO (corner stoppage)UFC Freedom 250Jun 14, 20264 · 5:00
winPaddy PimblettDecision (unanimous)UFC 324Jan 24, 20265 · 5:00
winRafael FizievDecision (unanimous)UFC 313Mar 8, 20253 · 5:00
lossMax HollowayKO (punch)UFC 300Apr 13, 20245 · 4:59
winDustin PoirierKO (head kick)UFC 291Jul 29, 20232 · 1:00
winRafael FizievDecision (majority)UFC 286Mar 18, 20233 · 5:00
lossCharles OliveiraSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 274May 7, 20221 · 3:22
winMichael ChandlerDecision (unanimous)UFC 268Nov 6, 20213 · 5:00
lossKhabib NurmagomedovTechnical Submission (triangle choke)UFC 254Oct 24, 20202 · 1:34
winTony FergusonTKO (punch)UFC 249May 9, 20205 · 3:39
winDonald CerroneTKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. GaethjeSep 14, 20191 · 4:18
winEdson BarbozaKO (punch)UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 20191 · 2:30
winJames VickKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAug 25, 20181 · 1:27
lossDustin PoirierTKO (punches)UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 20184 · 0:33
lossEddie AlvarezKO (knee)UFC 218Dec 2, 20173 · 3:59
winMichael JohnsonTKO (punches and knees)The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption FinaleJul 7, 20172 · 4:48
winLuiz FirminoTKO (doctor stoppage)WSOF 34Dec 31, 20163 · 5:00
winBrian FosterTKO (leg kicks)WSOF 29Mar 12, 20161 · 1:43
winLuis PalominoTKO (punches)WSOF 23Sep 18, 20152 · 4:30
winLuis PalominoTKO (leg kicks and punches)WSOF 19Mar 28, 20153 · 3:57
winMelvin GuillardDecision (split)WSOF 15Nov 15, 20143 · 5:00
winNick NewellTKO (punches)WSOF 11Jul 5, 20142 · 3:09
winRichard PatishnockTKO (punches and elbows)WSOF 8Jan 18, 20141 · 1:09
winDan LauzonKO (punches)WSOF 6Oct 28, 20132 · 1:40
winBrian CobbTKO (leg kicks)WSOF 3Jun 14, 20133 · 2:19
winGesias CavalcanteTKO (doctor stoppage)WSOF 2Mar 23, 20131 · 2:27
winAdrian ValdezTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 164Nov 16, 20122 · 0:19
winDrew FickettKO (punch)Rage in the Cage 163Oct 20, 20121 · 0:12
winSam YoungSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rage in the Cage 162Sep 29, 20122 · 1:58
winMarcus EdwardsDecision (unanimous)Ring of Fire 43Jun 2, 20123 · 5:00
winDonnie BellTKO (punches)Ring of Fire 42Dec 17, 20112 · 2:57
winJoe KelsoTKO (punches)Bring the Thunder MMA 2Oct 1, 20111 · 4:32
winKevin CroomKO (slam)Ring of Fire 41Aug 20, 20111 · 1:01

Fight history adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Justin Gaethje fighting next?
Justin Gaethje has no fight booked right now. Justin Gaethje last fought on Jun 14, 2026, when Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria by TKO (corner stoppage).
What is Justin Gaethje’s record?
Justin Gaethje is 28-5-0 (wins-losses-draws) in professional MMA, with 21 wins by knockout, 1 by submission and 6 by decision.
How does Justin Gaethje usually win?
Justin Gaethje usually wins by knockout: 79% of Gaethje’s wins ended inside the distance. Gaethje’s longest winning streak is 18 fights.
How tall is Justin Gaethje and what division does Gaethje fight in?
Justin Gaethje is 5′11″ with a 70″ reach and fights at lightweight.