- Justin Gaethje is the reigning UFC BMF champion.
- Gaethje is fresh off a knockout win over Dustin Poirier.
- Gaethje's next opponent is Max Holloway at UFC 300 on April 13.
Justin Gaethje reminded the MMA world that he is the current “BMF” in the UFC after beating fellow top contender Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 291 via a head kick knockout in the second round. This spectacular performance earned “The Highlight” an additional bonus of $50,000.
THE BADDEST MOTHERF***ER ON THE PLANET! 🤬🏆@Justin_Gaethje beats Poirier by knockout and claims the BMF title at #UFC291!!
[ B2YB @KudoSnacks ] pic.twitter.com/tlmF6FbHCE
— UFC (@ufc) July 30, 2023
This latest triumph cements Gaethje’s name as a favorite in BetMGM’s online sportsbook via the UFC odds because of his exciting fighting style, which lives up to his moniker. Additionally, he secured his place in front of the title picture. But is that enough to earn him another opportunity for another lightweight title shot?
When is Justin Gaethje’s Next Fight?
Gaethje’s next opponent is former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway as he puts his BMF title on the line on April 13 as part of the stacked UFC 300 card. With a solid striking background for both fighters, this fight is expected to be a barnburner. Gaethje will bring his power kicks, and Holloway will carry his high-level boxing in this exciting match.
The BMF title will be on the line at #UFC300 🚨@Justin_Gaethje & @BlessedMMA collide in a 5-round lightweight bout to see who’s the BADDEST of them all! pic.twitter.com/1TJE1h1cPT
— UFC (@ufc) January 17, 2024
Justin Gaethje MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 25-4
- 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 $6.06 million, including his base pay, pay-per-view points and performance bonuses. His biggest single-fight salary came in October 2020 when he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov and bagged $1.1 million. Gaethje’s latest payout against Poirier was estimated to be at $1,360,000.
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.
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