For the second time in his MMA career, Justin Gaethje has fallen short of becoming an undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion after Charles Oliveira submitted him in May 2022 in the opening round via rear-naked choke. Before this, he also suffered his first title loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov via triangle choke submission in October 2020.
Despite these championship setbacks, Gaethje is still a favorite name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook via the UFC odds because of his exciting fighting style, which lives up to his moniker of “The Highlight.” Additionally, he is a top contender in the stacked UFC lightweight division. The question now is, when will Gaethje be back inside the Octagon? And who will he face next?
When is Justin Gaethje’s Next Fight?
Justin Gaethje faces the number six-ranked lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev on March 18, 2023, as they will be the co-main event of UFC 286. The event is slated to happen inside the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
Justin Gaethje MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 23-4
- Wins by TKO/KO: 19
- Wins by submission: 1
- Wins by decision: 3
- Striking accuracy: 60%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 7.46
- Significant strikes absorbed: 7.85
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0
- Takedown accuracy: 0
- Significant strikes defense: 55%
- Takedown defense: 75%
- Knockdown average: 0.78
- Average fight time: 9:37
Justin Gaethje Notable Wins
Justin Gaethje’s UFC wins include big-time names such as Michael Johnson, James Vick, Edson Barboza, Donald Cerrone, Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler.