JUSTIN GAETHJE

Representing the Elevation Fight Team, the American lightweight standout began his combat journey as an NCAA Division I wrestler. He eventually transitioned into mixed martial arts, securing a reign as the sole WSOF champion in his weight class before joining the UFC. Throughout his tenure, he became famous for an intense striking approach and devastating leg attacks. His performance history includes a successful stint as the interim lightweight titleholder following a victory over Tony Ferguson.

The orthodox fighter enters this contest holding a professional record of 25-4-0. His recent run features a head-kick knockout against Dustin Poirier and a majority decision win over Rafael Fiziev. Prior to these victories, he experienced a submission loss to Charles Oliveira. His active schedule also includes a unanimous decision win against Michael Chandler and a technical submission defeat versus Khabib Nurmagomedov.