Justin Gaethje had a surprising history with one man he’s shared the UFC Octagon with.
The man widely considered the most exciting fighter in the UFC will kick off a new era for MMA’s leading promotion this Saturday, when he headlines the very first event on Paramount+.
Gaethje will fight Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 for a newly created interim lightweight title. ‘The Baddy’ has expressed a bold plan to knock out ‘The Highlight’, something that has been done by only Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, and Eddie Alvarez inside the cage thus far.
But they aren’t the only big names to connect hard with Gaethje, who was apparently the victim of another KO that is not visible on his record.
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What is your favorite moment from Justin Gaethje’s UFC career so far?
'The Highlight' will look to add another memorable win to his record against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.
Left: Justin Gaethje celebrates his win over Michael Johnson in 2017. Right: Justin gaethje in the cage for his fight against Rafael Fiziev in 2025. Credit: Brandon Magnus/Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Justin Gaethje says he was KO’d by Donald Cerrone years before joining the UFC
‘The Highlight’ earned his title fight against Tony Ferguson by getting the better of Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Vancouver in September 2019.
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