- Justin Gaethje is the former UFC BMF champion.
- Gaethje holds a professional MMA record of 26 wins and five losses.
- Gaethje is coming off a unanimous decision win over Rafael Fiziev on March 8 at UFC 313.
Justin Gaethje returned to the win column after beating Rafeal Fiziev in the main co-main event of UFC 313 on March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was his ninth win under the Las Vegas-based promotion since his debut in July 2017.
This latest victory has solidified Gaethje’s position as 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 yet to be determined, but he has the case to be the next title challenger for the UFC lightweight title. Other possible opponents for him are Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan.
Justin Gaethje MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 26-5
- Wins by TKO/KO: 20
- Wins by submission: 1
- Wins by decision: 5
- 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.
