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Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje

β€œThe Highlight”
MMA record: 27-5 (21)
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Safford, Arizona, U.S.

Best fights of Justin Gaethje

Over 14 years as a professional, Justin Gaethje has compiled a 27-5 (21) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Justin Gaethje KOs Dustin Poirier in their 2nd fight

    On July 29, 2023 Justin Gaethje fought Dustin Poirier for the vacant symbolic 'BMF' title lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Gaethje was 34 years old with a record of 24-4, and Poirier was 34 with a record of 29-7. Both Gaethje and Poirier were coming off a win. Gaethje stopped Dustin Poirier via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.

  2. 2. Justin Gaethje KOs Tony Ferguson

    On May 9, 2020 Justin Gaethje fought Tony Ferguson for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Gaethje was 31 years old with a record of 21-2, and Ferguson was 36 with a record of 25-3. Gaethje was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ferguson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Gaethje stopped Tony Ferguson via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.

  3. 3. Justin Gaethje KOs Donald Cerrone

    On September 14, 2019 Justin Gaethje faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Gaethje was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Cerrone was 36 with a record of 36-12. Gaethje was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Cerrone was coming off a loss. Gaethje stopped Donald Cerrone via TKO in the 1st round.

  4. 4. Justin Gaethje loses to Max Holloway via KO

    On April 13, 2024 Justin Gaethje defended his symbolic 'BMF' title lightweight title against Max Holloway. Gaethje was 35 years old with a record of 25-4, and Holloway was 32 with a record of 25-7. Both Gaethje and Holloway were on a 2-fight winning streak. Holloway stopped Gaethje via KO in the 5th round. Lost the title.

  5. 5. Justin Gaethje KOs Edson Barboza

    On March 30, 2019 Justin Gaethje faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Gaethje was 30 years old with a record of 19-2, and Barboza was 33 with a record of 20-6. Both Gaethje and Barboza were coming off a win. Gaethje stopped Edson Barboza via KO in the 1st round.

  6. 6. Justin Gaethje defeats Paddy Pimblett

    On January 24, 2026 Justin Gaethje fought Paddy Pimblett for the vacant and UFC lightweight titles. Gaethje was 37 years old with a record of 26-5, and Pimblett was 31 with a record of 23-3. Gaethje was coming off a win and Pimblett was on a 9-fight winning streak. Gaethje won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.

  7. 7. Justin Gaethje defeats Michael Chandler

    On November 6, 2021 Justin Gaethje faced Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout. Gaethje was 32 years old with a record of 22-3, and Chandler was 35 with a record of 22-6. Both Gaethje and Chandler were coming off a loss. Gaethje won via unanimous decision.

  8. 8. Justin Gaethje loses to Dustin Poirier via KO

    On April 14, 2018 Justin Gaethje faced Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout. Gaethje was 29 years old with a record of 18-1, and Poirier was 29 with a record of 22-5. Gaethje was coming off a loss, while Poirier was coming off a win. Poirier stopped Gaethje via TKO in the 4th round.

  9. 9. Justin Gaethje loses to Eddie Alvarez via KO

    On December 2, 2017 Justin Gaethje faced Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout. Gaethje was 29 years old with a record of 18-0, and Alvarez was 33 with a record of 28-5. Gaethje was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Gaethje via KO in the 3rd round.

  10. 10. Justin Gaethje KOs Michael Johnson

    On July 7, 2017 Justin Gaethje faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Gaethje was 28 years old with a record of 17-0, and Johnson was 31 with a record of 17-11. Gaethje was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Gaethje stopped Michael Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.