Justin Gaethje

"The Highlight"

28-5-0

UFC Lightweight Champion

Bio

'The Highlight' finally struck undisputed gold, starching Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026 to become lightweight champion. The most violent man in the sport's history — every Gaethje fight is a Fight of the Year candidate.

Tale of the Tape

Record	28-5-0
Division	Lightweight (155 lb)
Status	Champion
Nickname	The Highlight
Age	37
Nationality	American
Height	5'11" / 180cm
Reach	70" / 178cm
Stance	Orthodox
Win methods	KO/TKO 21 · SUB 1 · DEC 6

Bout History

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Wvs Ilia TopuriaUFC Freedom 250, Jun 14, 202628-5-0

Wvs Paddy PimblettUFC 324, Jan 24, 202627-5-0

Wvs Rafael FizievUFC 313, Mar 8, 202526-5-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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