What is Justin Gaethje’s MMA Record?

Last Modified Mar 4, 2025 05:25 GMT
What is Justin Gaethje’s Record?
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Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje, who was born on November 14, 1988, in Safford, Arizona, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the 155 lb (lightweight) division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Gaethje made his first walk to the UFC octagon on July 7, 2017, against Michael Johnson, winning the fight via TKO in the second round. He received Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses for the showing. The Arizona native won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship on May 9, 2020, with a TKO of Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. Gaethje gained a second-round head kick knockout of Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023, winning the symbolic "BMF" title, which he would later lose to Max Holloway at UFC 300. "The Highlight" currently has a rematch against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025.

Justin Gaethje Record

Heading into UFC 313, maintains a professional MMA record of 25 wins and five losses (25-5-0). He boasts an 84% finish rate, with 20 of his wins coming via knockout, one by submitting his opponent, and four by decision.

Justin Gaethje

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Loss25–5Max HollowayKO (punch)UFC 300April 13, 202454:59Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win25–4Dustin PoirierKO (head kick)UFC 291July 29, 202321:00Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win24–4Rafael FizievDecision (majority)UFC 286March 18, 202335:00London, England
Loss23–4Charles OliveiraSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 274May 7, 202213:22Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win23–3Michael ChandlerDecision (unanimous)UFC 268November 6, 202135:00New York City, New York, United States
Loss22–3Khabib NurmagomedovTechnical Submission (triangle choke)UFC 254October 24, 202021:34Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win22–2Tony FergusonTKO (punch)UFC 249May 9, 202053:39Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win21–2Donald CerroneTKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. GaethjeSeptember 14, 201914:18Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win20–2Edson BarbozaKO (punch)UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. GaethjeMarch 30, 201912:30Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win19–2James VickKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAugust 25, 201811:27Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss18–2Dustin PoirierTKO (punches)UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. GaethjeApril 14, 201840:33Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss18–1Eddie AlvarezKO (knee)UFC 218December 2, 201733:59Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win18–0Michael JohnsonTKO (punches and knees)The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption FinaleJuly 7, 201724:48Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–0Luiz FirminoTKO (doctor stoppage)WSOF 34December 31, 201635:00New York City, New York, United States
Win16–0Brian FosterTKO (leg kicks)WSOF 29March 12, 201611:43Greeley, Colorado, United States
Win15–0Luis PalominoTKO (punches)WSOF 23September 18, 201524:30Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win14–0Luis PalominoTKO (leg kicks and punches)WSOF 19March 28, 201533:57Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win13–0Melvin GuillardDecision (split)WSOF 15November 15, 201435:00Tampa, Florida, United States
Win12–0Nick NewellTKO (punches)WSOF 11July 5, 201423:09Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win11–0Richard PatishnockTKO (punches and elbows)WSOF 8January 18, 201411:09Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win10–0Dan LauzonKO (punches)WSOF 6October 28, 201321:40Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win9–0Brian CobbTKO (leg kicks)WSOF 3June 14, 201332:19Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0Gesias CavalcanteTKO (doctor stoppage)WSOF 2March 23, 201312:27Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–0Adrian ValdezTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 164November 16, 201220:19Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win6–0Drew FickettKO (punch)Rage in the Cage 163October 20, 201210:12Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win5–0Sam YoungSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rage in the Cage 162September 29, 201221:58Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win4–0Marcus EdwardsDecision (unanimous)Ring of Fire 43June 2, 201235:00Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win3–0Donnie BellTKO (punches)Ring of Fire 42December 17, 201122:57Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win2–0Joe KelsoTKO (punches)Bring the Thunder MMA 2October 1, 201114:32Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Win1–0Kevin CroomKO (slam)Ring of Fire 41August 20, 201111:01Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Justin Gaethje UFC Record

As of March 3, 2025, Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje holds a UFC record of eight wins and five losses (8-5-0).

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FAQs on Justin Gaethje

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