Fighter Information

NameJustin Gaethje
NicknameThe Highlight
AgeNov.14,1988 (34 years)
CountryUSA
Current OrganizationUFC
Height1.80 m
Weight155 lbs
CategoryLightweight
Fighting StyleMMA
Current TeamElevation Fight Team
Reach70
Recent Fight Results
Result Date
LossApr,2024
WinJul,2023
WinMar,2023
LossMay,2022
Career Records
Total Fights30
Won25
Lost5
No Contest0
Submission Wins1
KO/TKO Wins20
Decision Wins4
First round win/loss9/1
Second round win/loss8/1
Third round win/loss7/1
Fourth round win/loss0/1
Fifth round win/loss1/1

Compare Justin Gaethje with other Lightweight fighters

Win Probability and Records: (25 - 5 - 0)

Win/Loss Opponent Name Event Date Result
loss Max Holloway 13 Apr 2024 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
62%
38%
Result: Justin Gaethje lost via KO (Punch) at 04:59 of Round 5
win Dustin Poirier 29 Jul 2023 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
40%
60%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via KO (Head Kick) at 01:00 of Round 2
win Rafael Fiziev 18 Mar 2023 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
78%
22%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via Decision (Majority) in a 3 round fight
loss Charles Oliveira 07 May 2022 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
33%
67%
Result: Justin Gaethje lost via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 03:22 of Round 1
win Michael Chandler 06 Nov 2021 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
71%
29%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via Decision (Unanimous) in a 3 round fight
loss Khabib Nurmagomedov 24 Oct 2020 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
32%
68%
Result: Justin Gaethje lost via Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) at 01:34 of Round 2
win Tony Ferguson 09 May 2020 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
30%
70%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punch) at 03:39 of Round 5
win Donald Cerrone 14 Sep 2019 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
57%
43%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches) at 04:18 of Round 1
win Edson Barboza 30 Mar 2019 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
53%
47%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via KO (Punch) at 02:30 of Round 1
win James Vick 25 Aug 2018 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
36%
64%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via KO (Punches) at 01:27 of Round 1
loss Dustin Poirier 14 Apr 2018 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
42%
58%
Result: Justin Gaethje lost via TKO (Punches) at 00:33 of Round 4
loss Eddie Alvarez 02 Dec 2017 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
35%
65%
Result: Justin Gaethje lost via KO (Knee) at 03:59 of Round 3
win Michael Johnson 07 Jul 2017 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
70%
30%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches and Knees) at 04:48 of Round 2
win Luiz Firmino 31 Dec 2016 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
82%
18%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) at 05:00 of Round 3
win Brian Foster 12 Mar 2016 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
70%
30%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Leg Kicks) at 01:43 of Round 1
win Luis Palomino 18 Sep 2015 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
81%
19%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches) at 04:30 of Round 2
win Luis Palomino 28 Mar 2015 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
70%
30%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches) at 03:57 of Round 3
win Melvin Guillard 15 Nov 2014 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
65%
35%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via Decision (Split) in a 3 round fight
win Nick Newell 05 Jul 2014 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
74%
26%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches) at 03:09 of Round 2
win Richard Patishnock 18 Jan 2014 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
91%
9%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches and Elbows) at 01:09 of Round 1
win Dan Lauzon 26 Oct 2013 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
59%
41%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via KO (Punches) at 01:40 of Round 2
win Brian Cobb 14 Jun 2013 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
20%
80%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Leg Kicks) at 02:19 of Round 3
win Gesias Cavalcante 23 Mar 2013 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
27%
73%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) at 02:27 of Round 1
win Adrian Valdez 16 Nov 2012 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
97%
3%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches) at 00:19 of Round 2
win Drew Fickett 20 Oct 2012 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
44%
56%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via KO (Punch) at 00:12 of Round 1
win Sam Young 29 Sep 2012 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
82%
18%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 01:58 of Round 2
win Marcus Edwards 02 Jun 2012 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
79%
21%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via Decision (Unanimous) in a 3 round fight
win Donnie Bell 17 Dec 2011 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
51%
49%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches) at 02:57 of Round 2
win Joe Kelso 01 Oct 2011 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
89%
11%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via TKO (Punches) at 04:32 of Round 1
win Kevin Croom 20 Aug 2011 +
Pre-fight Win Probability:
21%
79%
Result: Justin Gaethje won via KO (Slam) at 01:01 of Round 1