For the 11th time in his career, Justin Gaethje is set to step back into the Octagon at UFC 300 on April 13 for another title fight.
Currently under contract with the UFC, Gaethje has been a member of the promotion since 2017. Hailing from Arizona, he has solidified his presence in the lightweight division and is determined to claim a world title in the 155-pound weight class.
Potential Opponents for Justin Gaethje
In his next fight at UFC 300, Justin Gaethje will face off against Max Holloway for the BMF (Baddest Motherf****r) belt.
Holloway’s upcoming lightweight bout poses a significant danger to the University of Northern Colorado product, considering his current rankings as the No. 3 featherweight and No. 14 pound-for-pound fighter.
When was Justin Gaethje’s most recent fight?
Gaethje’s most recent MMA bout was at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023 against Dustin Poirier. In the second round, he secured a knockout victory with a head kick, avenging his previous loss to Poirier in their 2018 matchup. At 35 years old, Gaethje proved his strength and skill in this highly anticipated fight.
Justin Gaethje’s Professional Record
Following his victory over Poirier, Gaethje’s career record improved to 25-4. He entered the professional fighting scene in 2011 and achieved an undefeated record of 8-0 while competing in regional matches in Colorado and Arizona.
After joining the World Series of Fighting at WSOF 2, Gaethje continued his undefeated streak at 9-0 in the promotion. When he became a part of Dana White’s promotion in 2017, he maintained his record of 17-0 as he entered the UFC. In his UFC career, he has a record of 8-4.
In which weight division does Gaethje compete?
The fighter, who hails from Colorado, competes in the lightweight weight class. In his previous match against Poirier, he weighed in at 156 pounds.
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