Justin Gaethje
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| Justin Gaethje | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 14, 1988 Safford, Arizona, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 70.5 in (179 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Arvada, Colorado, United States |
| Team | Grudge Training Center |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Amateur career | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Website | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Justin Gaethje (born November 14, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. He is currently signed with the World Series of Fighting, where he is the Lightweight champion.
Mixed martial arts career
Gaethje made his MMA debut as an amateur on August 2, 2008. He amassed up an undefeated amateur record of 7-0.
Gaethje made his pro debut on August 20, 2011 against Kevin Croom. He won via first round TKO
Justin would win his next four fights after hitting a pro record of 5-0, Gaethje next faced off against UFC vet Drew Fickett. He knocked Fickett out in just :12 seconds of the fight.[1]
Gaethje next faced off against Adrian Valdez. He won via TKO.
World Series of Fighting
Gaethje made his WSOF debut at WSOF 2 against Strikeforce vet Gesias Cavalcante. He won via doctor stoppage in the first round.[2]
Gaethje next fight was at WSOF 3 against UFC and MFC vet Brian Cobb.[3] Gaethje defeated Cobb via TKO due to leg kicks in round three.
For his third fight with the promotion, Gaethje faced UFC veteran Dan Lauzon at WSOF 6. Gaethje dominated the fight with his powerful striking and won via TKO in the second round.
Gaethje fought for the inaugural WSOF Lightweight Championship against Richard Patishnock, on January 18th, 2014 at WSOF 8.[4] Gaethje won via TKO in the first round to become WSOF's first Lightweight champion.[5] [6]
Championships and accomplishments
- World Series of Fighting
- WSOF Lightweight Championship (One time, current)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 11 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–0 | Rich Patishnock | TKO (punches & elbows) | WSOF 8 | January 18, 2014 | 1 | 1:09 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Won the WSOF Lightweight Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–0 | Dan Lauzon | TKO (punches) | WSOF 6 | October 26, 2013 | 2 | 1:40 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–0 | Brian Cobb | TKO (leg kicks) | WSOF 3 | June 14, 2013 | 3 | 2:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Gesias Cavalcante | TKO (doctor stoppage) | WSOF 2 | March 23, 2013 | 1 | 2:27 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | WSOF Debut, fight stopped due a cut. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Adrian Valdez | KO (punches) | Rage in the Cage 164 | November 16, 2012 | 1 | 0:19 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Drew Fickett | KO (punches) | Rage in the Cage 163 | October 20, 2012 | 1 | 0:12 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Sam Young | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rage in the Cage 162 | September 29, 2012 | 2 | 1:56 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Marcus Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | ROF 43: Bad Blood | June 02, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Donnie Bell | TKO (punches) | ROF 42: Who's Next | December 17, 2011 | 2 | 2:57 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Joe Kelso | TKO (punches) | BTT MMA 2: Genesis | October 1, 2011 | 1 | 4:32 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Kevin Croom | KO (slam) | ROF 41: Bragging Rights | August 20, 2011 | 1 | 1:01 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Pro Debut |
Amateur MMA record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 7 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Aaron Carter | TKO (knees) | ROF 40 - Backlash | April 16, 2011 | 3 | 1:48 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Scott Cleve | Decision (split) | ROF 38 - Ascension | June 05, 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Steve Hanna | TKO (punches) | Fight To Win - War | April 17, 2010 | 1 | 1:01 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Kevin Gonzales | Submission (armbar) | ROF 35 - Summer Brawl | August 1, 2009 | 1 | 1:20 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Nick Rhoads | Submission (armbar) | RITC 127 - Rage in the Cage 127 | May 16, 2009 | 3 | 2:07 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Austin Greer | TKO (punches) | VFC 27 - Mayhem | May 1, 2009 | 2 | 1:56 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Ben DeAnda | KO | Battle Under The Stars 1 | August 2, 2008 | 1 | 0:27 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Amateur Debut |
References
- ↑ "Sad Knockout of the Day: Justin Gaethje Only Needs Twelve Seconds to Destroy Drew Fickett".
- ↑ "WSOF 2 results: Justin Gaethje stops Gesias Cavalcante with a cut in the first round".
- ↑ "WSOF 3 - Fitch vs. Burkman 2 Fight card".
- ↑ Staff (2014-01-03). "WSOF 8 adds Justin Gaethje vs. Richard Patishnock, Jorge Patino vs. Luis Palomino". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- ↑ Staff (2014-01-19). "WSOF 8 Fight Highlight Video: Justin Gaethje Captures Lightweight Belt in Knockout Fashion". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2014-19-01.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (2014-01-18). "JUSTIN GAETHJE STOPS RICHARD PATISHNOCK IN 69 SECONDS, TAKES LIGHTWEIGHT GOLD AT WSOF 8". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-18-01.
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