Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje
| First Name: Justin | Last Name: Gaethje |
| Nickname: The Highlight | |
| Date of Birth: Nov 14, 1988 | Age: 36 |
| Weight: 70.3 | Height: 180.3 |
| Reach: 179.0 | |
| Location: Greeley, Colorado United States | |
| Hometown: Greeley, Colorado United States | |
| Fighting Styles: Boxer, Brawler | |
| Affiliations: Grudge Training Center | |
| Fight Stats | |||||
| Record | 25 - 5 | Last 5 Fights | |||
| Total Fights | 37 fights | Professional Fights | 30 fights | ||
| Amateur Fights | 7 fights | Years Fighting | 13 years | ||
| Days Last Fought | 297 days | Rounds Fought | 66 rounds | ||
| Finish Wins | 21 finishes | Finish Losses | 5 finish losses | ||
| Finish Win Percentage | 84 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 100 % | ||
| Knockout Wins | 6 KOs | Knockout Losses | 2 KO losses | ||
| TKO Wins | 14 TKOs | TKO Losses | 1 TKO losses | ||
| KO/TKO Win Percentage | 80 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 60 % | ||
| Submission Wins | 1 subs | Submission Losses | 2 sub losses | ||
| Submission Win Percentage | 4 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 40 % | ||
| Decision Wins | 4 decision wins | Decision Losses | 0 decision losses | ||
| Decision Win Percentage | 16 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 0 % | ||
| Unanimous Decision Wins | 2 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Losses | 0 UD losses | ||
| Split Decision Wins | 1 SD wins | Split Decision Losses | 0 SD losses | ||
Upcoming Fight
Professional Fights
UFC 300
April 13, 2024 SaturdayT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
KO (Punch) Round: 5 Time: 4:59
UFC 291
July 29, 2023 SaturdayVivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
KO (Head Kick) Round: 2 Time: 1:00
UFC 286
March 18, 2023 SaturdayO2 Arena, London, Greater London, England
Decision (Majority) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 274
May 07, 2022 SaturdayFootprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:22
UFC 268
November 06, 2021 SaturdayMadison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 254
October 24, 2020 SaturdayFlash Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 2 Time: 1:34
UFC 249
May 09, 2020 SaturdayVyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
TKO (Punch) Round: 5 Time: 3:39
UFC Fight Night 158
September 14, 2019 SaturdayRogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:18
UFC on ESPN 2
March 30, 2019 SaturdayWells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 2:30
UFC Fight Night 135
August 25, 2018 SaturdayPinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:27
UFC on Fox 29
April 14, 2018 SaturdayGila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 4 Time: 0:33
UFC 218
December 02, 2017 SaturdayLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan, United States
KO (Knee) Round: 3 Time: 3:59
TUF 25 Finale
July 07, 2017 FridayT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
TKO (Punches and Knees) Round: 2 Time: 4:48
WSOF 34
December 31, 2016 SaturdayThe Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
WSOF 29
March 12, 2016 SaturdayBank of Colorado Arena, Greeley, Colorado, United States
TKO (Leg Kicks) Round: 1 Time: 1:43
WSOF 23
September 18, 2015 FridayComerica Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:30
WSOF 19
March 28, 2015 SaturdayComerica Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches) Round: 3 Time: 3:57
WSOF 15
November 15, 2014 SaturdayUSF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, United States
Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
WSOF 11
July 05, 2014 SaturdayOcean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 3:09
WSOF 8
January 18, 2014 SaturdaySeminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, United States
TKO (Punches and Elbows) Round: 1 Time: 1:09
WSOF 6
October 26, 2013 SaturdayBank United Center, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
KO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 1:40
WSOF 3
June 14, 2013 FridayHard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
TKO (Leg Kicks) Round: 3 Time: 2:19
WSOF 2
March 23, 2013 SaturdayRevel Resort & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Round: 1 Time: 2:27
RITC - Rage in the Cage 164
November 16, 2012 FridayWild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, Arizona, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 0:19
RITC - Rage in the Cage 163
October 20, 2012 SaturdayChandler, Arizona, United States
KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 0:12
RITC - Rage in the Cage 162
September 29, 2012 SaturdayWild Horse Casino, Chandler, Arizona, United States
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 2 Time: 1:58
ROF 43
June 02, 2012 Saturday1stBank Center, Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
ROF 42
December 17, 2011 Saturday1stBank Center, Broomfield, Colorado, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 2:57
ROF 41
August 20, 2011 Saturday1stBank Center, Broomfield, Colorado, United States
KO (Slam) Round: 1 Time: 1:01
