Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje was born on November 14, 1988, in Tucson, United States. Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 36 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He made his Octagon debut 2,701 days ago, on July 8, 2017. Gaethje trains at Genesis Training Center.

When is Justin Gaethje’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Justin Gaethje’s pro record is 26-4-0, with 20 of those wins coming by knockout, 1 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Gaethje has fought in over 30 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 4 months ago against Dustin Poirier at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2. The fight was on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Justin Gaethje by KO (Head Kick) in round 2 at 1:00.

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Career & History

In his most recent bout at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023, Justin Gaethje showcased his knockout power against Dustin Poirier, finishing the fight spectacularly just one minute into the second round. Previously, at UFC 286 on March 18, 2023, Gaethje displayed his resilience and strategic prowess, earning a majority decision victory after three rounds against Rafael Fiziev.

Gaethje faced a setback on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274, when Charles Oliveira secured a submission victory over him in the first round of their contest for the vacant UFC lightweight title. He bounced back at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021, by engaging in a thrilling battle with Michael Chandler, which culminated in Gaethje earning a unanimous decision after three fiercely contested rounds.

On October 24, 2020, at UFC 254, Gaethje found himself on the losing end, when Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated him with a triangle choke submission in the second round during their fight for the UFC lightweight title. However, before that, he had triumphed at UFC 249 on May 9, 2020, where he stopped Tony Ferguson with strikes in the fifth round to claim the interim UFC lightweight championship.

Earlier in his career, Gaethje demonstrated his finishing ability with first-round knockouts of Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night on September 14, 2019, and Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN on March 30, 2019. His knockout streak continued with a victory over James Vick at UFC Fight Night on August 25, 2018, before experiencing defeats by Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez in 2018 and 2017, and then returning to winning ways by stopping Michael Johnson at the TUF 25 Finale on July 7, 2017.

Justin Gaethje height and weight

Justin Gaethje’s height is 5' 11" (1.80 m). He fights in the lightweight division. Fighters who fight in the lightweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Justin Gaethje net worth

Justin Gaethje’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Justin Gaethje’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje’s age is 36 years old. He was born on Monday, November 14, 1988. Justin is turning 37 years old in .

Where is Justin Gaethje from?

Justin Gaethje was born in Tucson, United States.

What is Justin Gaethje’s reach?

Justin Gaethje’s reach is 70″ and leg reach is 40″.

Where does Justin Gaethje rain?

Justin Gaethje trains at Genesis Training Center.

Who is Justin Gaethje dating now?

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Justin Gaethje facts

1. Justin Gaethje’s birth sign is Scorpio.
2. He was born in the Year of the Dragon.
3. Justin’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Justin Gaethje was born in Millennials Generation (1988).
6. Gaethje’s life path number is 6.
7. His ruling planet is Pluto.
8. Justin Gaethje’s birth flower is Chrysanthemum.
9. His birthstone is Topaz and Citrine.
10. Gaethje has been alive for 13,164 days or 315,955 hours.

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