Justin Gaethje has never fought outside the UFC top 15 in his career

Throughout nearly a decade in the UFC, Justin Gaethje has faced only top-15 ranked opponents, building one of the most consistently high-level résumés in lightweight history. Every opponent on his record has been experienced and ranked, with James Vick representing the closest thing to an exception — though Vick entered that fight at 9–1 in the UFC with five finishes. Gaethje now faces arguably his toughest challenge in undefeated champion Ilia Topuria.