How old is Justin Gaethje?

Last Modified Mar 2, 2025 07:21 GMT
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Justin Gaethje is a professional fighter from America competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the No.3 ranked contender in the weight class as of March 2025. Starting his professional MMA career in 2011, the former interim UFC lightweight champion is currently on a record of 25 wins and 5 losses. Moreover, Justin Gaethje is a former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion and has successfully defended the title five times before vacating it in 2017.

Justin Gaethje's age

Born on November 14, 1988, Justin Gaethje is currently 36 years old, as of March 2025. Justin Gaethje became the WSOF lightweight champion for the first time when he was 25 years old in 2014. Moreover, considering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Gaethje became the interim UFC lightweight champion for the first time when he was 31 years old.

Justin Gaethje's facts

Birth PlaceSafford, Arizona, USA
Father's NameJohn Ray Gaethje
Mother's NameCarolina Gaethje
Star SignScorpio
Net Worth (2025)$5 Million(estimated)
Age36
EducationSafford High School/ University of Northern Colorado
MMA Debut2011
MMA Record25-5-0
AchievementsFormer UFC 'BMF' champion/ Former UFC interim lightweight champion,/ Former WSOF lightweight champion
PartnerSophia Romano
EndorsementsReebok, CBDMD
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

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*Last updated on March 2, 2025.

FAQs On How old is Justin Gaethje?

A. Justin Gaethje is 36 years old, as of March 2025. 


A. Justin Gaethje will face Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313. 


A. Justin Gaethje’s MMA record stands at 25 wins and 5 losses. 


A. Justin Gaethje is an American fighter.

A. Justin Gaethje got KO'd by Max Holloway in his last fight at UFC 300. 

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