MMA fighter Justin Ray Gaethje was born in the United States on November 14, 1988. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight category (UFC). He was formerly the UFC's interim lightweight champion. He is ranked No.3 among lightweights in the UFC as of February 2025
Gaethje, hailing from Safford, Arizona, developed an early passion for wrestling starting at the age of four. He achieved notable success as a wrestler at Safford High School, securing the title of Arizona state champion twice. Additionally, during his enrollment at the University of Northern Colorado, Gaethje earned recognition as an NCAA Division I All-American in wrestling. While still in college, he embarked on his amateur MMA career, eventually turning professional in 2011. Gaethje's talents led him to join the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) in 2013, where he ultimately became the Lightweight Champion. He successfully defended his WSOF title on five occasions before deciding to join the UFC in 2017.
Justin Gaethje Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Justin Gaethje is set to face Rafael Fiziev in his next fight on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States. The duo had formerly fought inside the octagon at UFC 286 in March 2023, and Gaethje won the bout via a majority decision by the judges' scorecard.
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Justin Gaethje Last Fight
Justin Gaethje had his last fight at UFC 300 against Max Holloway on April 13, 2025. However, Holloway KO'd Gaethje during the final seconds of the five-rounder, and Gaethje lost his BMF title.
FAQs On Justin Gaethje
A. Justin Gaethje is set to face Rafael Fiziev in his next fight on March 8, 2025.
A. Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev is an upcoming mixed martial arts event organized and produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States
A. As of February 2025, Justin Gaethje maintains a record of 26 wins, and 5 losses in mixed martial arts. The majority of his wins are via knockout(20), decision(4), and submission(1), respectively.
A. Justin Gaethje is an American citizen.
