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"The Highlight"
25-5-0
Justin Gaethje
Fighter Details
- Name: Justin Gaethje
- Pro MMA Record: 25-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Highlight
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1988-11-14 | Date of Birth: 1988.11.14
- Last Fight: April 13, 2024 in UFC
- Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs
- Affiliation: N/A
- Height: 5'11" (181cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,662,000 USD
- Born: Safford, Arizona, United States
- Fighting out of: Greeley, Colorado
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Justin Gaethje MMA Fight Record
Record: 25-5-0
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KO/TKO19 wins, 3 lossesWL76% of wins60% of losses
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Submission2 wins, 2 lossesWL8% of wins40% of losses
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Decision4 wins, 0 lossesWL16% of wins
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10win0loss0draw0no contest811-80%10%10%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--------
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25-4-0 25-7-02024.04.13add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · UFC "BMF" Title BeltBilling: Main CardDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -190 · Slight FavoriteReferee: Marc GoddardDisclosed Pay: $300,000 Fight/NightUFC 300 Fight of the Night
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24-4-0 29-7-02023.07.29add_circleTitle Bout: Vacant · Vacant UFC "BMF" Title BeltBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: +125 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Perf/NightUFC 291 Performance of the Night
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23-4-0 12-1-02023.03.18add_circleBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: +190 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Marc GoddardDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Fight/NightUFC 286 Fight of the Night
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23-3-0 32-8-02022.05.07add_circleTitle Bout: Challenger · UFC Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: +145 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Marc Goddard
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22-3-0 22-6-02021.11.06add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.6 lbs (70.6 kgs)Odds: -220 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Mike BeltranDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Fight/NightUFC 268 Fight of the Night
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22-2-0 28-0-02020.10.24add_circleTitle Bout: Interim Champion · UFC Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: +225 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Jason Herzog
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21-2-0 25-3-02020.05.09add_circleTitle Bout: Vacant · UFC Interim Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: +180 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $350,000 ($250K Base, $50K Fight/Night, $50K Perf/Night)UFC 249 Fight of the NightUFC 249 Performance of the Night
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UFC 249 · Event Cancelled due to CoronavirusWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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20-2-0 36-12-02019.09.14add_circleBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: -175 · Slight FavoriteReferee: Jerin ValelDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Perf/NightUFC on ESPN+ 16 Performance of the Night
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: +105 · Near EvenReferee: Keith PetersonDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Fight/NightUFC on ESPN 2 Fight of the Night
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: +125 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Kevin MacDonaldDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Perf/NightUFC Fight Night 135 Performance of the Night
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UFC Fight Night 135 · Iaquinta Never Signed Bout AgreementWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -105 · Near EvenReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $160,000 ($110K Base, $50K Fight/Night)UFC on FOX 29 Fight of the Night
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18-0-0 28-5-02017.12.02add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -180 · Slight FavoriteReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Fight/NightUFC 218 Fight of the Night
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17-0-0 17-11-02017.07.07add_circleBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.8 lbs (70.6 kgs)Odds: +125 · Slight UnderdogReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $300,000 ($100K Base, $100K Bonus, $50K Fight/Night, $50K Perf/Night)The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Fight of the NightThe Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Performance of the Night
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16-0-0 19-7-02016.12.31add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · WSOF Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)Odds: -485 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: Dan Miragliotta
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WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino · Zeferino InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes · Dugulubgov WithdrewWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.6 lbs (70.1 kgs)Odds: -290 · Moderate Favorite
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15-0-0 26-8-02016.03.12add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · WSOF Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: -315 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Tom Johnson
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14-0-0 23-10-02015.09.18add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · WSOF Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.7 lbs (70.2 kgs)Odds: -925 · Huge FavoriteReferee: Ryan BrueggemanDisclosed Pay: $100,000 ($50K Base, $50K Bonus)
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13-0-0 23-9-02015.03.28add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · WSOF Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.2 lbs (69.9 kgs)Odds: -450 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: Al GuineeDisclosed Pay: $60,000 ($30K Base, $30K Bonus)
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12-0-0 32-13-22014.11.15add_circleBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 159 lbs (72.1 kg) · Weigh-In 154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)Odds: -190 · Slight FavoriteReferee: Andrew Glenn
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Title Bout: Champion · WSOF Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)Odds: -410 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: Telis Assimenios
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10-0-0 6-1-02014.01.18add_circleTitle Bout: Vacant · WSOF Vacant Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.6 lbs (70.1 kgs)Odds: -920 · Huge FavoriteReferee: Troy WaughDisclosed Pay: $30,000 ($15K Base, $15K Bonus)
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WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock · Gonzalez InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock · Cavalcante InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)Odds: -305 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Jorge Alonso
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8-0-0 20-7-02013.06.14add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: -300 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Steve MazzagattiDisclosed Pay: $12,000 ($6K Base, $6K Bonus)
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7-0-0 17-6-12013.03.23add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.6 lbs (70.6 kgs)Odds: +120 · Near EvenReferee: Keith Peterson
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 165 lbs (74.8 kg) · Weigh-In 165.0 lbs (74.8 kgs)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 159 lbs (72.1 kg) · Weigh-In 158.2 lbs (71.8 kgs)
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ROF 41: Bragging Rights! · Foust WithdrewWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Justin Gaethje is an MMA fighter known for his high octane style and his ability to take punishment. He is a two time Arizona state champion In high school, Division 1 All American wrestler in college, and former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion. He successfully defended his belt five times before vacating to join the UFC, making his debut against Michael Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale. Gaethje won the fight by TKO in round two via punches and knees. He won both fight of the night and performance of the night bonuses.
Gaethje was next a coach on The Ultimate Fighter: Season 26 opposite Eddie Alvarez with the two set to meet after the season at UFC 218. Gaethje lost the back-and-forth fight in round three via knee, earning him Fight of the Night honors. It was the first loss of his career.
His next fight was against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC on Fox 29. Despite doing considerable damage, notably to the leg of Dustin, Gaethje lost the fight via TKO in Round 4, earning Fight of the Night honors.
His next fight was against James Vick in main event of UFC Fight Night 135. He won the fight via KO in round 1, winning performance of the night, his fifth consecutive bonus award in only four fights with the UFC.
Gaethje next faced Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 2. Gaethje won the fight in the first round by KO, knocking out Barboza with a single Right Hook. He earned yet another post-fight bonus.
Gaethje then fought Donald Cerrone at UFC on ESPN+ 16. Gaethje extended his winning streak to 3 by beating Cowboy via TKO. Earning another Performance of the Night bonus.
He then was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, filling in for Khabib Nurmagomedov for the Interim Lightweight Title. However the event was cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic.
His bout with Ferguson was then rescheduled for the new UFC 249. In an Upset, he dominated Tony for 5 rounds before finally winning by TKO, snapping Tony Ferguson's 12-fight winning streak, and Earning Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses, as well as becoming the Interim Lightweight Champion.
