JUSTIN GAETHJE

Justin Gaethje represents the United States within the lightweight weight class. He trained at Elevation Fight Team and developed a reputation for intense striking maneuvers and resilience, rooted in his background as an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler. Throughout his professional journey, he successfully captured both the interim UFC Lightweight belt and the WSOF Lightweight title. His consistent participation in high-profile bouts has seen him earn multiple Fight of the Night bonuses against prominent opponents.

Entering this competition with an overall mark of 25-5-0, the orthodox fighter arrives following a knockout defeat to Max Holloway. His previous four contests included a head kick knockout victory over Dustin Poirier and a majority decision win against Rafael Fiziev. Earlier, he suffered a submission loss to Charles Oliveira but secured a unanimous decision result versus Michael Chandler.