Justin Gaethje record: How many times has 'The Highlight' been finished in a fight?

This upcoming Saturday at UFC 286 in London, Justin Gaethje will make his long-awaited return to the octagon. He will face off against rising lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev, marking the first time the two have ever fought.

The fight also marks Gaethje's first time back in action since his loss to Charles Oliveira in his second championship bid at UFC 274.

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In the past, Gaethje has been in a similar position of facing off against a fellow contender after suffering a loss in a title fight. At UFC 268, he fought Michael Chandler in what ultimately turned out to be the 2021 Fight of the Year at The Garden.

When it comes to thrilling fights in mixed martial arts, Justin Gaethje is a name that cannot be ignored. Considered by many to be the greatest action fighter in the sport, he has consistently delivered some of the most exciting fights in recent history. Gaethje's impressive record of 10 post-fight bonuses speaks volumes about his ability to captivate audiences and leave them on the edge of their seats.

In his illustrious UFC career, Gaethje has received six Fight of the Night awards and four Performance of the Night awards, proving his versatility as both a technical fighter and a showman, truly justifying his 'The Highlight' moniker.

Justin Gaethje began his UFC journey on July 7, 2017, in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. He faced Michael Johnson, boasting a perfect professional MMA record of 17-0-0 at the time.

Since his debut, the Arizona native has stepped into the octagon 10 more times to compete against some of the toughest opponents in the sport. Despite experiencing a few setbacks along the way, his UFC record currently stands at six wins and four losses.

How many times Justin Gaethje has been finished in a fight?

Justin Gaethje is currently ranked #3 in the UFC's lightweight division, and his professional MMA record stands at an impressive 23-4. Prior to his UFC debut, Gaethje was an undefeated fighter and a former champion in his previous promotion.

Despite his impressive record, Gaethje has suffered all four of his career losses in the UFC. However, this has not stopped him from being recognized as a vicious striker with a fighting spirit that is second to none.

In May 2020, Gaethje became the UFC interim lightweight champion after defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, further cementing his status as one of the top fighters in the world.

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'The Highlight' has suffered four career losses, all of which have been particularly memorable for fight fans. In his first UFC loss in 2017, he was defeated by Eddie Alvarez via TKO.

Justin Gaethje's next loss came at the hands of Dustin Poirier, who delivered a devastating KO/TKO in another exciting matchup in 2018. Despite the setback, Gaethje's fighting spirit remained unbroken as he continued to take on some of the biggest names in the sport.

In two of his most recent losses, Gaethje was defeated by submission, both times in fights for lightweight gold. His first championship bout was against the formidable Khabib Nurmagomedov, who forced Gaethje to submit in a fight that many had predicted would be an epic clash of styles in 2020.

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Justin Gaethje faced off against Oliveira, but once again fell short, succumbing to a submission in another thrilling encounter last year.