Justin Gaethje
"The Highlight"
AGE: 30

United States
5'11"
180.34 cm Weight
155 lbs
70.31 kg
Association:
Genesis Training Center
Class: Lightweight
Upcoming Fights
Date | VS. Fighter | Event | Location | |
UFC on ESPN 2March 30, 2019 / Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Fight History - Pro
Result | Fighter | Event | Method/Referee | R | Time |
win | James Vick | UFC Fight Night 135 - Gaethje vs. Vick Aug / 25 / 2018 |
KO (Punches) Kevin MacDonald |
1 | 1:27 |
loss | Dustin Poirier | UFC on Fox 29 - Poirier vs. Gaethje Apr / 14 / 2018 |
TKO (Punches) Herb Dean |
4 | 0:33 |
loss | Eddie Alvarez | UFC 218 - Holloway vs. Aldo 2 Dec / 02 / 2017 |
KO (Knee) Herb Dean |
3 | 3:59 |
win | Michael Johnson | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Jul / 07 / 2017 |
TKO (Punches and Knees) John McCarthy |
2 | 4:48 |
win | Luiz Firmino | WSOF 34 - Gaethje vs. Firmino Dec / 31 / 2016 |
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Dan Miragliotta |
3 | 5:00 |
win | Brian Foster | WSOF 29 - Gaethje vs. Foster Mar / 12 / 2016 |
TKO (Leg Kicks) Tom Johnson |
1 | 1:43 |
win | Luis Palomino | WSOF 23 - Gaethje vs. Palomino 2 Sep / 18 / 2015 |
TKO (Punches) Ryan Brueggeman |
2 | 4:30 |
win | Luis Palomino | WSOF 19 - Gaethje vs. Palomino Mar / 28 / 2015 |
TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches) Al Guinee |
3 | 3:57 |
win | Melvin Guillard | WSOF 15 - Branch vs. Okami Nov / 15 / 2014 |
Decision (Split) Andrew Glenn |
3 | 5:00 |
win | Nick Newell | WSOF 11 - Gaethje vs. Newell Jul / 05 / 2014 |
TKO (Punches) Telis Assimenios |
2 | 3:09 |
win | Richard Patishnock | WSOF 8 - Gaethje vs. Patishnock Jan / 18 / 2014 |
TKO (Punches and Elbows) Troy Waugh |
1 | 1:09 |
win | Dan Lauzon | WSOF 6 - Burkman vs. Carl Oct / 26 / 2013 |
KO (Punches) Jorge Alonso |
2 | 1:40 |
win | Brian Cobb | WSOF 3 - Fitch vs. Burkman 2 Jun / 14 / 2013 |
TKO (Leg Kicks) Steve Mazzagatti |
3 | 2:19 |
win | Gesias Cavalcante | WSOF 2 - Arlovski vs. Johnson Mar / 23 / 2013 |
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Keith Peterson |
1 | 2:27 |
win | Adrian Valdez | RITC - Rage in the Cage 164 Nov / 16 / 2012 |
TKO (Punches) N/A |
2 | 0:19 |
win | Drew Fickett | RITC - Rage in the Cage 163 Oct / 20 / 2012 |
KO (Punch) N/A |
1 | 0:12 |
win | Sam Young | RITC - Rage in the Cage 162 Sep / 29 / 2012 |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) N/A |
2 | 1:58 |
win | Marcus Edwards | ROF 43 - Bad Blood Jun / 02 / 2012 |
Decision (Unanimous) Tom Johnson |
3 | 5:00 |
win | Donnie Bell | ROF 42 - Who's Next Dec / 17 / 2011 |
TKO (Punches) Eric Heinz |
2 | 2:57 |
win | Joe Kelso | BTT MMA 2 - Genesis Oct / 01 / 2011 |
TKO (Punches) Adam Martinez |
1 | 4:32 |
win | Kevin Croom | ROF 41 - Bragging Rights Aug / 20 / 2011 |
KO (Slam) Tom Johnson |
1 | 1:01 |
Fight History - Amateur
Result | Fighter | Event | Method/Referee | R | Time |
win | Aaron Carter | ROF 40 - Backlash Apr / 16 / 2011 |
TKO (Knees) Tim Mills |
3 | 1:48 |
win | Scott Cleve | ROF 38 - Ascension Jun / 05 / 2010 |
Decision (Split) Eric Heinz |
3 | 3:00 |
win | Steve Hanna | FTW - War Apr / 17 / 2010 |
TKO (Punches) N/A |
1 | 1:01 |
win | Kevin Gonzales | ROF 35 - Summer Brawl Aug / 01 / 2009 |
Submission (Armbar) Curtis Thrasher |
1 | 1:20 |
win | Nick Rhoads | RITC 127 - Rage in the Cage 127 May / 16 / 2009 |
Submission (Armbar) N/A |
3 | 2:07 |
win | Austin Greer | VFC 27 - Mayhem May / 01 / 2009 |
TKO (Punches) Jim Axtell |
2 | 1:56 |
win | Ben DeAnda | BUTS - Battle Under The Stars 1 Aug / 02 / 2008 |
KO (Punch) Curtis Thrasher |
1 | 0:27 |
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