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Kamaru Usman Calls Justin Gaethje Most Decorated UFC Lightweight

2026-06-23 · Kamaru Usman · Opinion

Kamaru Usman recently stated that Justin Gaethje is the most decorated UFC lightweight. He made this claim on his podcast, citing Gaethje's title wins and defenses.

What led to this statement?

Gaethje's recent win against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 sparked the conversation. Gaethje won the lightweight title, becoming the undisputed champion in his third attempt.

Why does Kamaru Usman think Gaethje is the most decorated?

Usman believes Gaethje's achievements, including his title win from a different organization, make him the most decorated. Gaethje came into the UFC undefeated with the title and defended it multiple times.

How does this compare to other lightweights?

Usman compared Gaethje to other notable lightweights, including Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. He stated that Gaethje's accomplishments make him the most decorated, despite not being the best lightweight ever. Gaethje's record stands at 28-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC, with his recent win being a notable achievement. He defeated Ilia Topuria, who had a record of 17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC, at the time of the fight. The win occurred on June 15, 2026, at the White House in Washington.

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