Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje

"The Highlight"
UFC #5 LW

  • 26 - 5 - 0

    (W-L-D)

  • Age
    36
  • Height
    71 cm 180 cm
  • Last Weigh-In
    156 lbs 71 kg
  • Reach
    70 cm 178 cm
  • Leg Reach
    40 cm 102 cm
  • USA
  • Style
    Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling
  • Stance
    Orthodox
  • Born
    Tucson, United States
  • Wikipedia »
  • Instagram »
  • UFC.com »
Claudia Gadelha

Claudia
Gadelha
Mitch Gagnon

Mitch
Gagnon

Statistics

Wins

  • KO/TKO

    18 (78%)

  • Dec

    5 (22%)

  • Sub

    0

Unknown types wins: 3

Loss

  • KO/TKO

    3 (60%)

  • Dec

    0

  • Sub

    2 (40%)

  • 9:33

    Avg fight time

    8

    First round finishes

  • 10:06

    Avg fight time in the UFC

    11

    UFC Bouts for calculating statistics

  • 0.10

    Takedowns per bout

    1

    Takedowns Landed

  • 4

    Takedown Attempted

    25%

    Successful takedown

  • 57%

    Takedown Defense

    7.38

    Sig. strikes landed (per min)

  • 6.00

    Sig. strikes absorbed (per min)

    820

    Sig. strikes landed

  • 1363

    Sig. strikes attempted

    60%

    Significant Strikes Accuracy

  • 54%

    Sig. strikes defense

    845

    Sig. Strikes Landed

  • 1395

    Sig. Strikes Attempted

    61%

    Striking Accuracy

  • 0.50

    Avg. knockdowns per fight

Promotion Stats

Promotion Bouts
UFC 14
RITC 1
ROF 3
WSOF 10
Not defined 3

Sig. strikes by position

  • Standing

    708 (86%)

  • Clinch

    99 (12%)

  • Ground

    13 (2%)

Head

519

63%

Body

74

9%

Legs

227

28%

PRO Results

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Rafael Fiziev

    08.03.2025 • UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev

    Round
    3

    Time
    15.00

    Method
    Decision

    25 - 5 -

    (W-L-D)

    12 - 3 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev

    • Finishing move

      Unanimous

    • BILLING

      Co-Main Event

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +135 Slight Underdog

  • VS Dan Hooker

    08.03.2025 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Max Holloway

    13.04.2024 • UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill

    Round
    5

    Time
    24.59

    Method
    KO/TKO

    25 - 4 -

    (W-L-D)

    25 - 7 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill

    • Finishing move

      Overhand Right

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -190 Slight Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Dustin Poirier

    29.07.2023 • UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2

    Round
    2

    Time
    6.00

    Method
    KO/TKO

    24 - 4 -

    (W-L-D)

    29 - 7 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2

    • Finishing move

      Head Kick

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +125 Slight Underdog

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Rafael Fiziev

    18.03.2023 • UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3

    Round
    3

    Time
    15.00

    Method
    Decision

    23 - 4 -

    (W-L-D)

    12 - 1 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3

    • Finishing move

      Majority

    • BILLING

      Co-Main Event

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +190 Slight Underdog

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Charles Oliveira

    07.05.2022 • UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

    Round
    1

    Time
    3.22

    Method
    Submission

    23 - 3 -

    (W-L-D)

    32 - 8 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

    • Finishing move

      Rear Naked Choke

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +145 Slight Underdog

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Michael Chandler

    06.11.2021 • UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2

    Round
    3

    Time
    15.00

    Method
    Decision

    22 - 3 -

    (W-L-D)

    22 - 6 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2

    • Finishing move

      Unanimous

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.6 lbs (70.6 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -220 Moderate Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Khabib Nurmagomedov

    24.10.2020 • UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

    Round
    2

    Time
    6.34

    Method
    Submission

    22 - 2 -

    (W-L-D)

    28 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

    • Finishing move

      Triangle Choke

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +225 Moderate Underdog

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Tony Ferguson

    09.05.2020 • UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje

    Round
    5

    Time
    23.39

    Method
    KO/TKO

    21 - 2 -

    (W-L-D)

    25 - 3 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje

    • Finishing move

      Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +180 Slight Underdog

  • VS Tony Ferguson

    18.04.2020 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Donald Cerrone

    14.09.2019 • UFC on ESPN+ 16

    Round
    1

    Time
    4.18

    Method
    KO/TKO

    20 - 2 -

    (W-L-D)

    36 - 12 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC on ESPN+ 16

    • Finishing move

      Hooks & Uppercuts

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -175 Slight Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Edson Barboza

    30.03.2019 • UFC on ESPN 2

    Round
    1

    Time
    2.30

    Method
    KO/TKO

    19 - 2 -

    (W-L-D)

    20 - 6 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC on ESPN 2

    • Finishing move

      Right Hook

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +105 Near Even

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS James Vick

    25.08.2018 • UFC Fight Night 135

    Round
    1

    Time
    1.27

    Method
    KO/TKO

    18 - 2 -

    (W-L-D)

    13 - 1 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC Fight Night 135

    • Finishing move

      Punch

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +125 Slight Underdog

  • VS Al Iaquinta

    25.08.2018 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Dustin Poirier

    14.04.2018 • UFC on FOX 29

    Round
    4

    Time
    15.33

    Method
    KO/TKO

    18 - 1 -

    (W-L-D)

    22 - 5 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC on FOX 29

    • Finishing move

      Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -105 Near Even

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Eddie Alvarez

    02.12.2017 • UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2

    Round
    3

    Time
    13.59

    Method
    KO/TKO

    18 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    28 - 5 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2

    • Finishing move

      Knee & Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -180 Slight Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Michael Johnson

    07.07.2017 • The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale

    Round
    2

    Time
    9.48

    Method
    KO/TKO

    17 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    17 - 11 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale

    • Finishing move

      Punches & Knees

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.8 lbs (70.6 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +125 Slight Underdog

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Luiz Firmino

    31.12.2016 • WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino

    Round
    3

    Time
    15.00

    Method
    KO/TKO

    16 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    19 - 7 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino

    • Finishing move

      Doctor Stoppage (Swollen Eye)

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -485 Heavy Favorite

  • VS Joao Zeferino

    31.12.2016 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • VS Ozzy Dugulubgov

    07.10.2016 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      154.6 lbs (70.1 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -290 Moderate Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Brian Foster

    12.03.2016 • WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster

    Round
    1

    Time
    1.43

    Method
    KO/TKO

    15 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    26 - 8 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster

    • Finishing move

      Leg Kicks

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -315 Moderate Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Luis Palomino

    18.09.2015 • WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2

    Round
    2

    Time
    9.40

    Method
    KO/TKO

    14 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    23 - 10 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2

    • Finishing move

      Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      154.7 lbs (70.2 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -925 Huge Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Luis Palomino

    28.03.2015 • WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino

    Round
    3

    Time
    13.57

    Method
    KO/TKO

    13 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    23 - 9 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino

    • Finishing move

      Leg Kick & Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      154.2 lbs (69.9 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -450 Heavy Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Melvin Guillard

    15.11.2014 • WSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami

    Round
    3

    Time
    15.00

    Method
    Decision

    12 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    32 - 13 - 2

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami

    • Finishing move

      Split

    • BILLING

      Co-Main Event

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      159 lbs (72.1 kg)

    • Weight

      154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -190 Slight Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Nick Newell

    05.07.2014 • WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell

    Round
    2

    Time
    8.09

    Method
    KO/TKO

    11 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    11 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell

    • Finishing move

      Punch

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -410 Heavy Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Richard Patishnock

    18.01.2014 • WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock

    Round
    1

    Time
    1.09

    Method
    KO/TKO

    10 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    6 - 1 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock

    • Finishing move

      Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Event

    • Bout format

      5 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      154.6 lbs (70.1 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -920 Huge Favorite

  • VS Lewis Gonzalez

    18.01.2014 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • VS Gesias Cavalcante

    18.01.2014 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Dan Lauzon

    26.10.2013 • WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl

    Round
    2

    Time
    6.40

    Method
    KO/TKO

    9 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    17 - 4 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl

    • Finishing move

      Punches

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.8 lbs (70.7 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -305 Moderate Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Brian Cobb

    14.06.2013 • WSOF 3: Fitch vs. Burkman 2

    Round
    3

    Time
    12.19

    Method
    KO/TKO

    8 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    20 - 7 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 3: Fitch vs. Burkman 2

    • Finishing move

      Leg Kicks

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)

    • ODDS

      -300 Moderate Favorite

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Gesias Cavalcante

    23.03.2013 • WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

    Round
    1

    Time
    2.27

    Method
    KO/TKO

    7 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    17 - 6 - 1

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

    • Finishing move

      Doctor Stoppage (Cut)

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

    • Weight

      155.6 lbs (70.6 kgs)

    • ODDS

      +120 Near Even

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Adrian Valdez

    16.11.2012

    6 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    N/A - -

    (W-L-D)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Drew Fickett

    20.10.2012

    Round
    1

    Time
    0.12

    Method
    KO/TKO

    5 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    42 - 18 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Finishing move

      Punch

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      165 lbs (74.8 kg)

    • Weight

      165.0 lbs (74.8 kgs)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Sam Young

    29.09.2012

    4 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    0 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Marcus Edwards

    02.06.2012 • ROF 43: Bad Blood

    Round
    3

    Time
    15.00

    Method
    Decision

    3 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    0 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      ROF 43: Bad Blood

    • Finishing move

      Unanimous

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Donnie Bell

    17.12.2011 • ROF 42: Who's Next

    Round
    2

    Time
    7.57

    Method
    KO/TKO

    2 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    2 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      ROF 42: Who's Next

    • Finishing move

      Strikes

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Joe Kelso

    01.10.2011

    1 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    1 - 6 -

    (W-L-D)

  • Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Kevin Croom

    20.08.2011 • ROF 41: Bragging Rights!

    Round
    1

    Time
    1.01

    Method
    KO/TKO

    0 - 0 -

    (W-L-D)

    4 - 2 -

    (W-L-D)

    • Event

      ROF 41: Bragging Rights!

    • Finishing move

      Slam

    • BILLING

      Main Card

    • Bout format

      3 x 5

    • Division

      159 lbs (72.1 kg)

    • Weight

      158.2 lbs (71.8 kgs)

  • VS Brad Foust

    20.08.2011 • Status: cancelled

    • Finishing move

      Cancelled Bout

    • Division

      155 lbs (70.3 kg)

Bio

Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 1 | UFC Fights We Are Thankful For 2023

Info about Justin Gaethje

Fighter info
Wins 26
Loss 5
Draw 0
Age 36
Height 71 cm (180 cm)
Last Weigh-In 156 lbs (71 kg)
Reach 70 cm (178 cm)
Leg Reach 40 cm (102 cm)
Style Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling
Country USA

Share

UFC
322
Bonus Get
X