How old is Justin Gaethje?

Last Modified Jul 10, 2024 10:49 GMT
Justin Gaethje Age
UFC 291: Poirier v Gaethje 2

Justin Gaethje is a professional fighter from America competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the No.2 ranked contender in the weight class. Starting his professional MMA career in 2011, the former interim UFC lightweight champion is currently on a record of 25 wins and 4 losses. Moreover, Justin Gaethje is a former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion and has successfully defended the title five times before vacating it in 2017.

For his last outing, Gaethje had a head-kick knockout win against Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023. He also won the symbolic 'BMF' title along with a 'Performance of the Night' bonus for his showcase inside the cage.

Adding on, Justin Gaethje is set to make his first 'BMF' title defense against Max Holloway at the monumental UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.

Justin Gaethje Age

Born on November 14, 1988, Justin Gaethje is currently 35 years old. Justin Gaethje became the WSOF lightweight champion for the first time when he was 25 years old in 2014. Moreover, considering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Gaethje became the interim UFC lightweight champion for the first time when he was 31 years old. And 4 years later, he is currently the reigning 'BMF' title holder in the UFC.

Justin Gaethje Facts

Birth PlaceSafford, Arizona, USA
Father's NameJohn Ray Gaethje
Mother's NameCarolina Gaethje
Star SignScorpio
Net Worth (2023)$5 Million
Age35
EducationSafford High School/ University of Northern Colorado
MMA Debut2011
MMA Record25-4-0
AchievementsCurrent UFC 'BMF' champion/ Former UFC interim lightweight champion/ Former WSOF lightweight champion
PartnerSophia Romano
EndorsementsReebok, CBDMD
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

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FAQs On How old is Justin Gaethje?

A. Justin Gaethje is 35 years old. 


A. Justin Gaethje will face Max Holloway next at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.


A. Justin Gaethje’s MMA record stands at 25 wins and 4 losses. 


A. Justin Gaethje is an American fighter.

A. Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier in his last fight at UFC 291 on July 29, 2024. 

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