- Justin Gaethje was the former UFC BMF champion.
- Gaethje was a former UFC interim lightweight champion.
- Gaethje currently ranks as the No. 3 lightweight contender.
Justin Gaethje has lived up to his moniker “The Highlight” by putting up exciting performances that thrilled the fans. In his eight wins in the UFC, he scored six TKO/KO stoppages. This is also the primary reason he is a constant favourite in UFC odds when fans place their bets online.
But what is Gaethje’s MMA record? When was the last time he fought inside the Octagon? And how many UFC titles has he captured? Find out more about the feared knockout artist below, along with other facts about him.
Justin Gaethje MMA Record
| Wins | TKO/KOs | Losses | Finish Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 20 | 5 | 77% |
What Is Justin Gaethje’s UFC Ranking?
In the current rankings as of March 2025, Gaethje is the No. 3-rated fighter in the stacked 155-pound weight class and is comparable against the best fighters that also feature other UFC superstars, Islam Makhacehv, Charles Oliveira, and Dustin Poirier.
When Was the Last Time Justin Gaethje Fought?
Gaethje last fought on March 8 at UFC 313, where he defeated Rafael Fiziev in their rematch during the card’s main event. This was a bounce-back win for Gaethje after that devastating knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
Has Justin Gaethje Had a UFC Belt?
Gaethje hasn’t won the undisputed UFC lightweight title, but he previously had two chances to capture it. Unfortunately, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated him in October 2020 and Oliveira in May 2022, both losses coming by submission.
The Elevation Fight Team representative, though, was able to capture the UFC interim lightweight title in May 2020 against Tony Ferguson and the BMF title in July 2023 against Poirier.
Is Justin Gaethje a Striker?
Gaethje is known to be a striker and utilizes his powerful jab and kicks to inflict damage against his opponents. This is the main reason he has an impressive finish rate of 91%, as most of his wins were via TKO/KOs.
Despite being a known striker, Gaethje had a solid wrestling background during his collegiate days, where he represented the University of Northern Colorado at the NCAA Championship from 2007 to 2010.
Does Justin Gaethje Have a Twin Brother?
Gaethje has a twin brother named Marcus, who is always part of his cornermen during his fights. Aside from Marcus, Justin also has two sisters.
