Career overview
Gaethje's all-action style made him one of the most popular fighters in the UFC long before he won a title. After interim title runs, he won the interim belt at UFC 324 in January 2026 and beat Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 to become undisputed lightweight champion.
Profile at a glance
| Justin Gaethje | |
|---|---|
| Sport | MMA · UFC · Lightweight |
| Promotion / federation | UFC |
| Status | Active |
| Titles & honors |
|---|
| UFC Lightweight Champion |
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