- Justin Gaethje is the former UFC BMF champion.
- Gaethje holds a professional MMA record of 25 wins and five losses.
- Gaethje's next opponent is Dan Hooker on March 8 at UFC 313.
Justin Gaethje suffered a highlight-reel knockout loss to Max Holloway during their UFC BMF title fight at UFC 300 on April 13 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was only his fifth career loss.
THE BADDEST MOTHERF****R 😮💨 @BlessedMMA | #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/WHtaTOmniw
— UFC (@ufc) April 14, 2024
Despite this latest setback, there is no denying that Gaethje is still a top name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook via the UFC odds because of his exciting fighting style. What’s next for the “The Highlight?”
When Is Justin Gaethje’s Next Fight?
Gaethje’s next confirmed opponent is number six-ranked lightweight contender Dan Hooker on March 8 at UFC 313. They will co-headline the PPV card inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 25-5
- Wins by TKO/KO: 20
- Wins by submission: 1
- Wins by decision: 4
- Striking accuracy: 60%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 7.46
- Significant strikes absorbed: 7.85
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0
- Takedown accuracy: 0
- Significant strikes defense: 55%
- Takedown defense: 75%
- Knockdown average: 0.78
- Average fight time: 9:37
Justin Gaethje Notable Wins
Gaethje’s UFC wins include big-time names such as Michael Johnson, James Vick, Edson Barboza, Donald Cerrone, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler, and Dustin Poirier.
Justin Gaethje UFC Earnings
Gaethje’s estimated UFC career earnings have reached $8.3 million, including his base pay, pay-per-view points and performance bonuses. His biggest single-fight salary came in April 2024 when he fought Holloway and bagged $2.3 million.
Justin Gaethje Team and Corner
Gaethje originally trained under Fight Elevation Team in Denver, Colorado, where Vinnie Lopez and Justin Houghton became his striking coach. But Gaethje decided to move under Trevor Wittman’s team, alongside Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas, to form ONX Sports.
