Justin Gaethje (fighter)
| Justin Gaethje | |
|---|---|
| Born | Justin Gaethje November 14, 1988 Safford, Arizona, United States |
| Other names | The Highlight |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Denver, Colorado |
| Team | Grudge Training Center |
| Trainer | Trevor Wittman |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 14 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Amateur career | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Justin Gaethje (/ˈɡeɪdʒi/; born November 14, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the World Series of Fighting and is the current WSOF Lightweight Champion.
Gaethje was born in Safford, Arizona to Ray Gaethje, a copper miner and Caroline Gaethje, a postmaster. He began wrestling at the age of four and attended Safford High School.
Gaethje was a four-time finalist and two-time Arizona state champion as a wrestler for Safford High School.
Gaethje received a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Northern Colorado. Following the 2009-10 season, he became the first Northern Colorado athlete to attain All-American status since the school joined Division I in 2006. He finished 7th in the NCAA Championships. Gaethje also wrestled with a number of mixed martial artists such as Georges St-Pierre during college.
Gaethje began his amateur MMA career during his studies at the University of Northern Colorado. He amassed a 7–0 amateur record before making his professional debut on August 20, 2011 against Kevin Croom. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after his opponent attempted a submission.
He was signed by the World Series of Fighting on January 22, 2013, and made his debut at WSOF 2 against Gesias Cavalcante, finishing the fight in the first round through TKO (doctor stoppage) after opening a cut above Cavalcante's left eye.
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