Justin Gaethje wasn’t always a knockout artist.
The former UFC lightweight interim champion and BMF titlesholder is one the most dangerous and thrilling fighters on the UFC’s roster today.
Justin Gaethje has 19 KO’s on his illustrious resume that includes wins over Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson, and is potentially one fight away from making $1,000,000 in performance bonuses.
While Gaethje’s known for his heavy hands and leg kicks, ‘The Highlight’ actually comes from a wrestling background, using his takedowns to win his first several fights as a young amateur.
Gaethje claims that, despite having no striking experience whatsoever, he was brought to his senses in a fight that he nearly lost.
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Justin Gaethje nearly lost his fifth amateur…
2025-11-07 23:02:48
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