Justin Gaethje
Justin Ray Gaethje (/ˈɡeɪdʒi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2011, he is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, and former UFC BMF Champion. He is the second fighter in the history of the UFC to be awarded the BMF championship after winning the title at UFC 291. As of April 16, 2024, he is #3 in the UFC lightweight rankings.
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Gaethje in May 2022 | |
| Born | Justin Ray Gaethje November 14, 1988 Tucson, 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) |
| Fighting out of | Arvada, Colorado, U.S. |
| Team | Grudge Training Center (2011–2016) Genesis Training Center Elevation Fight Team |
| Trainer | Trevor Wittman (2011–present) |
| Rank | white belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 30 |
| Wins | 25 |
| By knockout | 20 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| 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 | |
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