Justin Gaethje
| Justin Gaethje | |
|---|---|
Gaethje in May 2022 | |
| Born | Justin Ray Gaethje November 14, 1988 Safford, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nickname | The Highlight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Style | Collegiate Wrestling, Amateur MMA |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Team | Grudge Training Center (2011–2016) Genesis Training Center Elevation Fight Team |
| Trainer | Trevor Wittman (2011–present) |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 26 |
| By knockout | 20 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | University of Northern Colorado |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Justin Ray Gaethje (/ˈɡeɪdʒi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2011, he is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, and former UFC BMF Champion. Gaethje is the second fighter to win the BMF championship after Jorge Masvidal winning the title at UFC 291. As of April 16, 2024, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.