Justin Gaethje
LightweightActive on the rosterUnited States
Pro record
35-5-0
In the UFC
10-5-0
How the wins come
Knockout2571% of wins
Lost 3 this way
Submission39% of wins
Lost 2 this way
Decision720% of wins
Lost 0 this way
28 of 35 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9-5-0 | Paddy PimblettRanked #5Title | DecisionUnanimous | 55:00 | UFC 324: Gaethje vs. PimblettJan 24, 2026 |
| W8-5-0 | Rafael FizievRanked #11 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 313: Pereira vs. AnkalaevMar 8, 2025 |
| L8-4-0 | Max Holloway | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 54:59 | UFC 300: Pereira vs. HillApr 13, 2024 |
| W7-4-0 | Dustin PoirierRanked #2 | KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance | 21:00 | UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2Jul 29, 2023 |
| W6-4-0 | Rafael FizievRanked #6 | DecisionMajority | 35:00 | UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3Mar 18, 2023 |
| L6-3-0 | Charles OliveiraChampion | SubmissionRear Naked Choke | 13:22 | UFC 274: Oliveira vs. GaethjeMay 7, 2022 |
| W5-3-0 | Michael ChandlerRanked #5 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2Nov 6, 2021 |
| L5-2-0 | Khabib NurmagomedovChampionTitle | SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard | 21:34 | UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeOct 24, 2020 |
| W4-2-0 | Tony FergusonRanked #1Title | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 53:39 | UFC 249: Ferguson vs. GaethjeMay 9, 2020 |
| W3-2-0 | Donald CerroneRanked #4 | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 14:18 | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. GaethjeSep 14, 2019 |
| W2-2-0 | Edson BarbozaRanked #6 | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 12:30 | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019 |
| W1-2-0 | James VickRanked #10 | KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch | 11:27 | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAug 25, 2018 |
| L1-1-0 | Dustin PoirierRanked #5 | KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch | 40:33 | UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 2018 |
| L1-0-0 | Eddie AlvarezRanked #4 | KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch | 33:59 | UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2Dec 2, 2017 |
| W0-0-0 | Michael JohnsonRanked #5 | KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch | 24:48 | The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption FinaleJul 7, 2017 |
Before the UFC
24 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Luiz Firmino | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R3 | WSOFDec 31, 2016 |
| W | Brian Foster | TKO (Leg Kicks), R1 | WSOFMar 12, 2016 |
| W | Luis Palomino | TKO (Punches), R2 | WSOFSep 18, 2015 |
| W | Luis Palomino | TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches), R3 | WSOFMar 28, 2015 |
| W | Melvin Guillard | Decision (Split), R3 | WSOFNov 15, 2014 |
| W | Nick Newell | TKO (Punches), R2 | WSOFJul 5, 2014 |
| W | Richard Patishnock | TKO (Punches and Elbows), R1 | WSOFJan 18, 2014 |
| W | Dan Lauzon | KO (Punches), R2 | WSOFOct 26, 2013 |
| W | Brian Cobb | TKO (Leg Kicks), R3 | WSOFJun 14, 2013 |
| W | Gesias Cavalcante | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R1 | WSOFMar 23, 2013 |
| W | Adrian Valdez | TKO (Punches), R2 | RITCNov 16, 2012 |
| W | Drew Fickett | KO (Punch), R1 | RITCOct 20, 2012 |
| W | Sam Young | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R2 | RITCSep 29, 2012 |
| W | Marcus Edwards | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | ROFJun 2, 2012 |
| W | Donnie Bell | TKO (Punches), R2 | ROFDec 17, 2011 |
| W | Joe Kelso | TKO (Punches), R1 | BTT MMAOct 1, 2011 |
| W | Kevin Croom | KO (Slam), R1 | ROFAug 20, 2011 |
| W | Aaron Carter | TKO (Knees), R3 | ROFApr 16, 2011 |
| W | Scott Cleve | Decision (Split), R3 | ROFJun 5, 2010 |
| W | Steve Hanna | TKO (Punches), R1 | FTWApr 17, 2010 |
| W | Kevin Gonzales | Submission (Armbar), R1 | ROFAug 1, 2009 |
| W | Nick Rhoads | Submission (Armbar), R3 | RITCMay 16, 2009 |
| W | Austin Greer | TKO (Punches), R2 | VFCMay 1, 2009 |
| W | Ben DeAnda | KO (Punch), R1 | BUTSAug 2, 2008 |