Justin Gaethje Neck

1 day agoin fight week for ufc 324, justin gaethje has spent as much time fielding questions about a mark on his neck as about paddy pimblett and the interim lightweight 1 day agoa pre-ufc 324 media interaction seems to have gotten on justin gaethje's nerves. January 24, 2026 — in the final days leading into ufc 324, justin gaethje found himself at the center of a storm after images surfaced.

Jan 8, 2026justin gaethje has an open wound on his neck. 2 days agojustin gaethje, the former ufc interim lightweight champion famously known as “the highlight,” faces an uncertain future ahead of ufc 324 after sustaining a severe neck injury.. Jan 8, 2026gaethje explained the mark as an ingrown hair, a claim that former ufc title challenger and longtime analyst chael sonnen does not believe.

Jan 6, 2026with concerns about his health alleviated, gaethje shifts focus to his opportunity to claim a piece of the 155-pound belt and become the first two-time interim champion in ufc history. Jan 6, 2026that image has led to rampant speculation that gaethje might have developed a staph infection ahead of his interim lightweight title clash against paddy pimblett at ufc 324. Jan 6, 2026however, thankfully for gaethje, it seems the speculation has been completely mistaken.

Responding to a fan's concern on x, gaethje said that the wound on his neck is just a healing ingrown. 19 hours agojustin gaethje dismisses question about the injury on his neck it has been no secret that ufc 324 could be justin gaethje’s last appearance inside the octagon if he doesn’t get his hand.