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
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Statistics

Wins

KO/TKO

18 (78%)
Dec

5 (22%)
Sub

0

Loss

KO/TKO

3 (60%)
Dec

0
Sub

2 (40%)

9:3337

Avg fight time

88

First round finishes
10:0610

Avg fight time in the UFC

1111

UFC Bouts for calculating statistics
0.100.10

Takedowns per bout

11

Takedowns Landed
44

Takedown Attempted

25%25

Successful takedown
57%57

Takedown Defense

7.387.38

Sig. strikes landed (per min)
6.006.00

Sig. strikes absorbed (per min)

820820

Sig. strikes landed
13631363

Sig. strikes attempted

60%60

Significant Strikes Accuracy
54%54

Sig. strikes defense

845845

Sig. Strikes Landed
13951395

Sig. Strikes Attempted

61%61

Striking Accuracy
0.5050

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

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)

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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

Justin Gaethje

Statistics

Wins

Loss

Promotion Stats

Sig. strikes by position

PRO Results

Bio

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

Info about Justin Gaethje

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