Junior dos Santos vs Justin Gaethje
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Junior dos Santos
23-10-0
Justin Gaethje
"The Highlight"
27-5-0Physical Comparison
Junior dos Santos stands 190cm tall compared to Justin Gaethje's 180cm — a 10cm height advantage that could allow Santos to control range and use the jab effectively.
Record & Experience
Junior dos Santos brings a record of 23-10-0 across 33 professional bouts (70% win rate).Justin Gaethje enters with 27-5-0 from 32 fights (84% win rate).
Junior dos Santos has the experience edge with 33 bouts compared to 32 — that's 1 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Justin Gaethje carries the heavier hands with a 74% stoppage rate vs 70% for Junior dos Santos. Gaethje is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Age & Career Stage
Justin Gaethje is the younger fighter at 37 compared to Junior dos Santos's 42 — a 5-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Santos relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Santos's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (70% KO rate)
- • Lean on greater experience (33 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Gaethje's Path to Victory
- • Look for the stoppage (74% KO rate)
- • Higher win percentage (84% vs 70%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Junior dos Santos vs Justin Gaethje — FAQ
- What are Junior dos Santos's and Justin Gaethje's records?
- Junior dos Santos is 23-10-0 (16 KOs). Justin Gaethje is 27-5-0 (20 KOs).
- Who is taller — Junior dos Santos or Justin Gaethje?
- Junior dos Santos is taller at 190cm vs 180cm — a 10cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Justin Gaethje has the higher KO rate at 74% compared to Junior dos Santos's 70%.