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<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
They call him 'Funky', a name that Ben Askren got in his college days because of his unorthodox wrestling style. He is one of those MMA fighters, who merged scrambling into wrestling to dominate his opponents. The multiple organization champion, Askren, is currently retired.

A medal at the Olympics was the goal of Askren growing up. However, his dreams were shattered in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, when he <a href="http://www.espn.com/olympics/summer08/results?discId=50" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lost</a> his very first match against Ivan Fundora.

[caption id="attachment_269755" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]<img class="size-full wp-image-269755" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200515183506/ben-askren-robbie-lawler-ufc-235-16.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="600" /> Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ben Askren (blue gloves) defeats Robbie Lawler (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Instead of waiting another four years to compete at the highest level, Askren stepped foot in an MMA ring and made his MMA debut in a promotion called Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act against Josh Flowers and got a quick <a href="https://prommanow.com/2009/02/08/ben-askrin-wins-pro-debut-at-headhunter-productions-patriot-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">finish</a>.

Askren fought in Bellator Fighting Championship (now known as Bellator MMA). He became the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/bellator-mma-ufc-news-youre-running-bellator-into-the-ground-ben-askren-fires-back-at-scott-coker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bellator welterweight champion</a> and defended his title against some elite fighters such as Jay Hieron, and Douglas Lima.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: UFC Career</h2>
Askren then debuted in <a href="https://www.onefc.com/features/ben-askren-the-wrestling-legends-complete-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ONE Championship</a> and became the champion in his second match by beating Nobutatsu Suzuki. After defending his title 5 times, Askren retired from MMA. However, he came to the UFC after UFC and ONE FC traded Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren.



He also made a successful debut in UFC against former champion, Robbie Lawler. However, his unbeaten streak ended against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jorge-masvidal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jorge Masvidal</a> at UFC 239. Askren competed one more time against Demian Maia and lost.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Fighting Style</h2>
Askren is one of the best wrestlers on the planet. He has made a career out of wrestling in a sport that is not wrestling. His Jiu-Jitsu is also on a higher level than his competition. Askren's biggest weakness is his striking capability, and he has failed to master even the basic striking defense.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Achievements</h2>
The fighter holds a proud record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ben-Askren-42390" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">19-2-0,1NC</a> in his career. Askren has won multiple championships in wrestling, disc golf, and submission grappling. Besides that, he was the former Bellator MMA and <a href="https://www.onefc.com/features/ben-askren-the-wrestling-legends-complete-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ONE welterweight champion</a>.

Askren also won the Fight of the Night <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/0b31f87be71ebbb1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bonus</a> one time against Demian Maia.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Salary and Net Worth 2021</h2>
Askren has earned over $830,500 in his UFC career according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2019/10/26/ben-askren-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sports Daily</a>. That is more than what an average star makes in the company. It is noteworthy that these numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. His net worth is said to be around 10 million dollars by <a href="https://playersbio.com/ben-askren-net-worth/">playersbio </a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Endorsements 2021</h2>
Askren makes the most of his earnings from MMA. Apart from that, he has hosted a podcast named <a href="https://therudis.com/podcasts/rudis-wrestling-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RUDIS Wrestling Podcast</a>. He also <a href="https://dollamur.com/home-10-x10-x1-1-4-light-grey-w-flexi-connect-ben-askren-w-octagon114slgra10x10fcp-bao.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorses</a> Dollamur Sport.

[caption id="attachment_464038" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-464038 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1183575173.jpg" alt="Ben Askren" width="1920" height="1280" /> SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 26: Ben Askren reacts to his submission loss to Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Charity</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1115998830984671232" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On May 6, 2019</a>, Askren took on Jordan Burroughs in a charity wrestling match. Unfortunately, Askren lost the bout in a humiliating fashion.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Ben Askren?</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Benaskren?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/benaskren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benaskren/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nickname</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Funky</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">36</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7-18-84</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Roufusport, Evolve MMA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5' 11"</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">170 lbs (welterweight)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">73"</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Record</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">19-2-0,1NC</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Active Win Streak</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppages</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12 (6 T/KOs, 6 Submissions)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td>10 million dollars</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dollamur Sport</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Amy Askren</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kids</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9464378/ben-askren-jorge-masvidal-ufc-239-trolled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Ben Askren

Ben Askren 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements They call him &#8216;Funky&#8217;, a name that Ben Askren got in his college days because of his unorthodox wrestling style. He is one of those MMA fighters, who merged scrambling into wrestling to dominate his opponents. The multiple organization champion, Askren, is currently retired. A medal at the Olympics was the goal of Askren growing up. However, his dreams were shattered in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, when he lost his very first match against Ivan Fundora. Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ben Askren (blue gloves) defeats Robbie Lawler (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Instead of waiting another four years to compete at the highest level, Askren stepped foot in an MMA ring and made his MMA debut in a promotion called Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act against Josh Flowers and got a quick finish. Askren fought in Bellator Fighting Championship (now known as Bellator MMA). He became the Bellator welterweight champion and defended his title against some elite fighters such as Jay Hieron, and Douglas Lima. Ben Askren: UFC Career Askren then debuted in ONE Championship and became the champion in his second match by beating Nobutatsu Suzuki. After defending his title 5 times, Askren retired from MMA. However, he came to the UFC after UFC and ONE FC traded Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren. He also made a successful debut in UFC against former champion, Robbie Lawler. However, his unbeaten streak ended against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. Askren competed one more time against Demian Maia and lost. Ben Askren: Fighting Style Askren is one of the best wrestlers on the planet. He has made a career out of wrestling in a sport that is not wrestling. His Jiu-Jitsu is also on a higher level than his competition. Askren&#8217;s biggest weakness is his striking capability, and he has failed to master even the basic striking defense. Ben Askren: Achievements The fighter holds a proud record of 19-2-0,1NC in his career. Askren has won multiple championships in wrestling, disc golf, and submission grappling. Besides that, he was the former Bellator MMA and ONE welterweight champion. Askren also won the Fight of the Night bonus one time against Demian Maia. Ben Askren: Salary and Net Worth 2021 Askren has earned over $830,500 in his UFC career according to The Sports Daily. That is more than what an average star makes in the company. It is noteworthy that these numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. His net worth is said to be around 10 million dollars by playersbio  Ben Askren: Endorsements 2021 Askren makes the most of his earnings from MMA. Apart from that, he has hosted a podcast named RUDIS Wrestling Podcast. He also endorses Dollamur Sport. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE &#8211; OCTOBER 26: Ben Askren reacts to his submission loss to Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Ben Askren: Charity On May 6, 2019, Askren took on Jordan Burroughs in a charity wrestling match. Unfortunately, Askren lost the bout in a humiliating fashion. How to Contact Ben Askren? Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  Nickname Funky  Age 36  Born 7-18-84  Country USA  Gym Roufusport, Evolve MMA  Height 5&#8242; 11&#8243;  Weight/Division 170 lbs (welterweight)  Reach 73&#8243;  MMA Record 19-2-0,1NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppages 12 (6 T/KOs, 6 Submissions)  Net Worth 10 million dollars  Endorsements Dollamur Sport  Partner Amy Askren  Marital Status Married  Kids 3

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Conor McGregor Net Worth 2024, Wife, Next Fight, and More Who is Conor McGregor? There&#8217;s barely any UFC fan who is not familiar with the name Conor McGregor. ConchÃºr AntÃ³in Mac GrÃ©agÃ³ir, an Irish MMA fighter, has become synonymous with the UFC, at least for an entire generation of fans. Deemed one of the highest-earning athletes in the world, the first-ever UFC two-division champion charted the Forbes No. 1 list in 2021 for his earnings both inside and outside the octagon. Apart from his fighting prowess, he is today a successful entrepreneur and very much a family man. So hereâ€™s a detailed peek into UFCâ€™s very own â€˜Notorious.â€™ Conor McGregorâ€™s early lifeÂ  McGregor was born in the year 1988 to Margaret and Tony McGregor in the capital city of Ireland, Dublin. McGregor&#8217;s mother is Margaret McGregor, and his father&#8217;s name is Tony McGregor. Apart from these two, the McGregor family also consists of the fighter&#8217;s two sisters. Erin McGregor is his oldest sister, while his second older sister is named Aoife McGregor. Erin McGregor has also appeared as a contestant in the noted celebrity dance reality show, &#8216;Dancing with the Stars&#8217;. She also works as a fitness model. On the other hand, Aoife McGregor prefers staying out of the spotlight and runs an excavation business with her husband Mark Elliott in Dublin. &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; attended Irish language schools for his education. He completed his primary schooling at Gaelscoil Scoil Mologa, in Harold&#8217;s Cross. He also got admitted toÂ  GaelcholÃ¡iste ColÃ¡iste de hÃde in Tallaght.   McGregor grew up in a rather violent neighborhood of Crumlin in Dublin. He also played football in his youth. But at the age of 12, McGregor started taking boxing lessons at the Crumlin Boxing Club to raise his confidence and defend himself in the fights he often got into. McGregor shifted to Lucan in Dublin in the year 2006. He also took up an apprenticeship as a plumber. Also, it was in Lucan where McGregor had his meeting with the former UFC fighter, Tom Egan. This meeting opened up whole new avenues before McGregor. They also started training in MMA together. Conor McGregor&#8217;s wife and children First and foremost it needs to be mentioned that Conor McGregor isn&#8217;t married as of now. The Irishman has been in a relationship with his girlfriend-turned-fiance, Dee Devlin. McGregor first met Devlin in 2008 and the two have been together ever since. However, their relationship became public post-McGregor&#8217;s UFC rise in 2013. The Dublin native also got engaged to the love of his life in the year 2020. McGregor and Devlin also have four three kids together named, Conor Jr., Croai, Rian, and their latest addition, Mack. McGregor&#8217;s son, Conor Jr. is his eldest offspring, followed by his daughter Croai. Then followed by Rian, and the youngest is Mack, born in November 2023. 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But McGregor had to take on the Interim Featherweight Champion, Chad Mendes, before his title bout against the then-injured Featherweight kingpin, Jose Aldo. McGregor got the better of Mendes with a TKO in a neck-to-neck battle in UFC 189. He crowned himself the Interim Featherweight Champion, further justifying his Featherweight title shot. &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; finally had his much-awaited Featherweight title bout against Jose Aldo at UFC 194. Most UFC fans would agree that McGregor delivered one of the most iconic performances in the history of the UFC that night. He knocked out the fan-favorite, Aldo, in just 13 seconds of the bout claiming his UFC Featherweight title. McGregor had his first UFC loss against the coveted Nate Diaz at UFC 196 when he decided to move up to the Welterweight division. Diaz landed a few clean strikes in the second round of the bout which made McGregor shoot for a double leg. However, the &#8216;Stockton Gangster&#8217; used his superb BJJ skills to transition it to a rear-naked choke and submitted McGregor at the 4:12 mark of the second round. But during their rematch at UFC 202, McGregor avenged his defeat. Post that, he also earned the lightweight belt by defeating then-champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205. But McGregor couldn&#8217;t defend his Featherweight title successfully even once as he was stripped of it on 26 November 2016. The UFC authorities blamed it on his inactivity and announced that he had vacated the title himself. However, McGregor&#8217;s associates said that he was stripped. Conor McGregor&#8217;s Fight Against Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor&#8217;s fame in the UFC had him venturing out into other avenues as well. In June 2017, a boxing bout between McGregor and the coveted undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, was announced. The bout was expected to be the most cost-involved boxing matchup at that time. The earnings of Mayweather from the bout stood at a whopping $280M while &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; also earned a lump sum amount of $130M. via Getty However, McGregor didn&#8217;t quite have the outcome of his choice, as he was knocked out by Mayweather in the tenth round of the bout. But this bout earned him a lot of respect from the boxing community. Conor McGregorâ€™s Graphic Injury at UFC 264 Conor McGregor in his third fight against rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, had an immensely toxic buildup to the fight. One reason for the toxicity between the two is an unpaid charity pledge, which McGregor promised in their second fight at UFC 257.Â  Leading up to their fight at UFC 264, both McGregor and Poirier had one win over each other, and their fight at UFC 264 was supposed to be the tiebreaker. Ironically enough, this didnâ€™t seem to be the case, as the fight ended prematurely, with McGregor snapping his leg near the end of the very first round.Â  This led to Dustin Poirier Being termed the winner of the fight via Doctorâ€™s Stoppage. The injury has kept him out of action for over two years. However, the Irishman is finally aiming for a return in 2024. Despite the injury, McGregor has kept himself busy focusing on his outside of fighting.Â  Conor McGregorâ€™s major achievements and awards Interim UFC Featherweight Championship against Chad Mendes at UFC 189, 2015 UFC Featherweight Championship against Jose Aldo at UFC 194, 2015 UFC Lightweight Championship against Eddie Alvarez via TKO, UFC 205, 2016 Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Nate Diaz (x2) First Irish-born UFC champion Third Multi-Divisional Champion in UFC History (Featherweight, Lightweight) First simultaneous multi-divisional champion in UFC history (Featherweight, Lightweight) Fastest win in a UFC Championship fight (13 seconds) vs. JosÃ© Aldo Conor McGregor&#8217;s charity works Leaving aside the controversies, McGregor has done a lot of charity work for his community. He donated $1 million to first responders following the success of his whiskey brand. Moreover, McGregor also gave away 50,000 to help the homeless people of Ireland. In May 2020, McGregor donated 1.3 million worth of PPE to Irish hospitals to fight the battle against Coronavirus. Additionally, McGregor has inspired several fans including a disabled man to turn their lives around. In April 2021, McGregor donated $500,000 to The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana. The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana is involved in the growth and care of children from vulnerable houses and communities. Conor McGregorâ€™s shoe deal Mystic Mac teamed up with Reebok as a new addition to their brand campaign for their Zig Kinetica sneaker in 2020. The fighter also appeared in a commercial entering a room laden with toys here and there, eventually morphing into one of them by harnessing the power of the shoes and defeating the rogue toys. The tagline appears- â€˜sport the unexpected.â€™Â  Conor McGregor&#8217;s house The UFC fighter, a family man, owns several houses, all worthy of a king. One is of course in his homeland, wherein he spent two million Euros for the lush The Paddocks near Straffan. The property boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and even a games room. Apart from that it faces River Liffey and even has a horse riding establishment.Â  He also owns a luxe property in Marbella, which is his holiday abode that came at a price of nearly 1.3 million Euros. A modern house that has been customized to the fighterâ€™s needs, it also offers picturesque views of the Mediterranean, only a doorstep away from the La Resina Golf Course. And of course, how can â€˜The Notoriousâ€™ skip the Sin City! The Mac Mansion sits only minutes away from the Vegas Strip, with seven bedrooms, a 50ft luxury pool, as well as its very own golf course.Â  And to nobodyâ€™s surprise, all his properties have customized gyms, and spas, that make sure McGregor can train anywhere he is.Â  Conor McGregorâ€™s knockouts Hereâ€™s a list of McGregorâ€™s knockouts, starting from his latest win-Â  Against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, 2020 Against Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, 2016 Against Jose Aldo at UFC 194, 2015 Against Chad Mendes, UFC 189, 2015 Against Dennis Siver, UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Silver, 2015 Against Dustin Poirier, UFC 178, 2014 Against Diego Brandao, UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao, 2014 Against Marcus Brimage, UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi, 2014 How to contact Conor McGregor? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Full Name Conor Anthony McGregor  Age 35 years  Birth Place Dublin, Ireland  Nationality Irish  Religion Christianity  Parents Margaret and Tony McGregor  Siblings Erin and Aoife McGregor  Net Worth $200M  Salary $5M (highest)  Height 5&#8242; 9&#8221; (175 cm)  Weight 155lbs (Lightweight)  Division Lightweight, Featherweight, and Welterweight  Marital Status Unmarried  Wife Dee Devlin (fiance)  Children Conor Jack, Croai, Rian, Mack McGregor  MMA Record 22-6  Boxing Record 0-1  Endorsements Beats by Dre, Monster Energy, Reebok, Bud Light and more

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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirier 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Who is Dustin Poirier?</strong></h2>
<strong>Dustin Poirier</strong>, born on January 19, 1989, is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States. He has achieved the title of former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion.

Currently, Poirier holds the #3 ranking in the UFC lightweight division.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
Dustin Poirier was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He comes from a background of Acadian French descent, specifically of Cajun heritage. Poirier attended Northside High School, but due to his involvement in street fights and recurring trouble, he dropped out in the ninth grade.

From a young age, Poirier had an interest in martial arts and started training in boxing and wrestling. This foundation eventually led him to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. In 2009, he turned professional as an MMA fighter, marking the beginning of his journey in the sport.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s wife and children</strong></h2>
Dustin Poirier andÂ <strong>Jolie Poirier</strong>Â have been happily married since 2009, and their unwavering bond has remained strong ever since. Their beautiful journey as a couple has been blessed with a daughter namedÂ <strong>Parker Noelle Poirier</strong>, who entered their lives in 2016.
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Jolie, Poirier's devoted wife, has not only been a pillar of support in his career but has also actively participated in his charitable endeavors. Together, they have made remarkable contributions to their community through the establishment and operation of The Good Fight Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting local communities and marginalized populations in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their shared commitment to making a positive impact has led them to engage in various philanthropic initiatives, such as organizing auctions of Poirier's fight kits to raise funds for a wide range of causes.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Poirier's net worth in 2024</b></h2>
As of 2024, Dustin Poirier boasts an impressive estimated net worth of $10 million. A substantial portion of his wealth can be attributed to his prosperous career in the UFC. However, Poirier's financial success extends beyond his UFC endeavors, as he has ventured into various business ventures and secured lucrative sponsorships, further bolstering his net worth.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s career timeline</strong></h2>
Dustin Poirier has had a remarkable career in MMA since turning professional in 2009. He made a successful transition to the UFC in 2011 and quickly gained attention with wins over notable fighters such asÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-holloway/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Max Holloway</strong></a>Â andÂ <strong>Akira Corassani</strong>. Despite facing setbacks, including a loss toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Conor McGregor</strong></a>Â at UFC 178, Poirier persevered and moved up to the lightweight division.

In the lightweight division, Poirier found his stride with impressive victories overÂ <strong>Carlos Diego Ferreira</strong>Â andÂ <strong>Yancy Medeiros</strong>. He showcased his striking skills and received Performance of the Night honors for his knockout wins. Poirier continued to excel, defeatingÂ <strong>Joseph Duffy</strong>Â andÂ <strong>Bobby Green</strong>, but faced a setback againstÂ <strong>Michael Johnson</strong>. His resilience was on full display in his battle againstÂ <strong>Jim Miller</strong>Â at UFC 208, where he secured a hard-fought victory despite sustaining severe injuries. He also won a rematch againstÂ <strong>Eddie Alvarez</strong>Â after their first bout ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee strike.

In 2018, Poirier signed a new contract with the UFC and continued his winning streak with TKO victories over the likes ofÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Justin Gaethje</strong></a>Â and Eddie Alvarez. He emerged as a top lightweight contender and earned accolades for his performances. Poirier's breakthrough came in 2019 when he defeated Max Holloway at UFC 236 to become the Interim UFC Lightweight Champion.

Although at UFC 242, Poirier fell short in his title unification bout againstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov</strong></a>, he remained resilient. In 2020, his back-and-forth battle withÂ <strong>Dan Hooker</strong>Â earned him another Fight of the Night award. Poirier's rematch against Conor McGregor in 2021 ended in a knockout victory, making him the first person to defeat McGregor by knockout in MMA. He repeated this success in their trilogy fight.
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While his bid at UFC 269 for the UFC Lightweight Championship againstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-oliveira/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Charles Oliveira</strong></a>Â ended in defeat, Poirier rebounded in 2022 with a submission win overÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Michael Chandler</strong></a> at UFC 281. For his rematch against Justin Gaethje <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-im-not-turning-away-as-dana-white-reinstates-the-bmf-strap-dustin-poirier-drops-a-cold-warning-to-justin-gaethje-ahead-of-ufc-291/" target="_self" rel="noopener">for the BMF belt</a> at UFC 291, he faced a loss with a TKO.

Thereupon, he clinched a dominant victory against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 with a TKO. Now, he is slated to headline UFC 302 in a title shot against the p4p king Islam Makhachev.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Dustin Poirier has successfully secured endorsement agreements with several prominent brands. Notable partnerships include collaborations with Reebok, Robert Graham, Celsius Energy Drink, and Timex. Poirier's affiliation with Robert Graham extends to supporting his Good Fight charity program, where a portion of proceeds from select products contributes to The Good Fight Foundation. Beyond the financial benefits, these endorsement deals aid in promoting Poirier's personal brand and his philanthropic endeavors.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s career stats and records</strong></h2>
Dustin Poirier currently holds an MMA record of 30-8-0. In the UFC, from 20211 to as of May 2024, he has 22 wins and 7 losses.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s major achievement and awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje</span></li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Dustin Poirierâ€™s charity and foundation</strong></h2>
Dustin Poirier's pursuits extend beyond his MMA endeavors, as he strives to effect positive change through his charitable endeavors. Co-foundingÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.thegoodfightgroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Good Fight Foundation</a>, he seeks to make a tangible impact within local communities and support marginalized groups. Under the foundation's banner, Poirier has orchestrated numerous initiatives and fundraising campaigns, encompassing endeavors such as providing meals to hospital employees and bolstering educational programs.

In tandem with his philanthropic work, Poirier has ventured into the realm of business. Notably, he has collaborated with REAP CBD and launched his own line of CBD products. Poirier's Louisiana Hot Sauce represents another noteworthy business venture that has garnered widespread acclaim among the MMA community and beyond. These ventures play a pivotal role in augmenting Poirier's overall net worth while simultaneously diversifying his income streams.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s Titles</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Poirierâ€™s social media accounts</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/DustinPoirier?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/dustinpoirier/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/DustinDiamondPoirier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></p>

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<td><b>Dustin Glenn Poirier</b></td>
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<td><b>Dustin Poirier'sÂ </b><b>Net Worth (2023)</b></td>
<td><b>Approx $10 million</b></td>
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<td><b>34 years (born January 12, 1989)</b></td>
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<td><b>Carencro, Louisiana, United States</b></td>
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<td><b>Married</b></td>
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<td><b>Jolie Poirier</b></td>
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<td><b>MMA, CBD company, andÂ </b><b>Poirier's Louisiana Style</b><b>Â (</b><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-dustin-poirier-s-hot-sauce-what-much-cost" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Hot Sauce</b></a><b>)</b></td>
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<td><b>Lightweight (155 lbs)</b></td>
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<td><b>Height</b></td>
<td><b>5'9"</b></td>
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<td><b>29-7-0</b></td>
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<td><b>Reebok, Robert Graham, and Celsius Energy Drink</b></td>
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<td><b>American Top Team</b></td>
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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Â Who is Dustin Poirier? Dustin Poirier, born on January 19, 1989, is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States. He has achieved the title of former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Currently, Poirier holds the #3 ranking in the UFC lightweight division. Dustin Poirierâ€™s early life Dustin Poirier was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He comes from a background of Acadian French descent, specifically of Cajun heritage. Poirier attended Northside High School, but due to his involvement in street fights and recurring trouble, he dropped out in the ninth grade. From a young age, Poirier had an interest in martial arts and started training in boxing and wrestling. This foundation eventually led him to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. In 2009, he turned professional as an MMA fighter, marking the beginning of his journey in the sport. Dustin Poirierâ€™s wife and children Dustin Poirier andÂ Jolie PoirierÂ have been happily married since 2009, and their unwavering bond has remained strong ever since. Their beautiful journey as a couple has been blessed with a daughter namedÂ Parker Noelle Poirier, who entered their lives in 2016.        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Dustin Poirier (@dustinpoirier)?  Jolie, Poirier&#8217;s devoted wife, has not only been a pillar of support in his career but has also actively participated in his charitable endeavors. Together, they have made remarkable contributions to their community through the establishment and operation of The Good Fight Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting local communities and marginalized populations in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their shared commitment to making a positive impact has led them to engage in various philanthropic initiatives, such as organizing auctions of Poirier&#8217;s fight kits to raise funds for a wide range of causes. Dustin Poirier&#8217;s net worth in 2024 As of 2024, Dustin Poirier boasts an impressive estimated net worth of $10 million. A substantial portion of his wealth can be attributed to his prosperous career in the UFC. However, Poirier&#8217;s financial success extends beyond his UFC endeavors, as he has ventured into various business ventures and secured lucrative sponsorships, further bolstering his net worth. Dustin Poirierâ€™s career timeline Dustin Poirier has had a remarkable career in MMA since turning professional in 2009. He made a successful transition to the UFC in 2011 and quickly gained attention with wins over notable fighters such asÂ Max HollowayÂ andÂ Akira Corassani. Despite facing setbacks, including a loss toÂ Conor McGregorÂ at UFC 178, Poirier persevered and moved up to the lightweight division. In the lightweight division, Poirier found his stride with impressive victories overÂ Carlos Diego FerreiraÂ andÂ Yancy Medeiros. He showcased his striking skills and received Performance of the Night honors for his knockout wins. Poirier continued to excel, defeatingÂ Joseph DuffyÂ andÂ Bobby Green, but faced a setback againstÂ Michael Johnson. His resilience was on full display in his battle againstÂ Jim MillerÂ at UFC 208, where he secured a hard-fought victory despite sustaining severe injuries. He also won a rematch againstÂ Eddie AlvarezÂ after their first bout ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee strike. In 2018, Poirier signed a new contract with the UFC and continued his winning streak with TKO victories over the likes ofÂ Justin GaethjeÂ and Eddie Alvarez. He emerged as a top lightweight contender and earned accolades for his performances. Poirier&#8217;s breakthrough came in 2019 when he defeated Max Holloway at UFC 236 to become the Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Although at UFC 242, Poirier fell short in his title unification bout againstÂ Khabib Nurmagomedov, he remained resilient. In 2020, his back-and-forth battle withÂ Dan HookerÂ earned him another Fight of the Night award. Poirier&#8217;s rematch against Conor McGregor in 2021 ended in a knockout victory, making him the first person to defeat McGregor by knockout in MMA. He repeated this success in their trilogy fight.  While his bid at UFC 269 for the UFC Lightweight Championship againstÂ Charles OliveiraÂ ended in defeat, Poirier rebounded in 2022 with a submission win overÂ Michael Chandler at UFC 281. For his rematch against Justin Gaethje for the BMF belt at UFC 291, he faced a loss with a TKO. Thereupon, he clinched a dominant victory against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 with a TKO. Now, he is slated to headline UFC 302 in a title shot against the p4p king Islam Makhachev. Dustin Poirierâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Dustin Poirier has successfully secured endorsement agreements with several prominent brands. Notable partnerships include collaborations with Reebok, Robert Graham, Celsius Energy Drink, and Timex. Poirier&#8217;s affiliation with Robert Graham extends to supporting his Good Fight charity program, where a portion of proceeds from select products contributes to The Good Fight Foundation. Beyond the financial benefits, these endorsement deals aid in promoting Poirier&#8217;s personal brand and his philanthropic endeavors. Dustin Poirierâ€™s career stats and records Dustin Poirier currently holds an MMA record of 30-8-0. In the UFC, from 20211 to as of May 2024, he has 22 wins and 7 losses. Dustin Poirierâ€™s major achievement and awards Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Nine times) Submission of the Night (One time) Performance of the Night (Four times)Â  MMAJunkie  Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje MMAWeekly.com Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje MMA Fighting Fight of the Year (2018) vs. Justin Gaethje Â Dustin Poirierâ€™s charity and foundation Dustin Poirier&#8217;s pursuits extend beyond his MMA endeavors, as he strives to effect positive change through his charitable endeavors. Co-foundingÂ The Good Fight Foundation, he seeks to make a tangible impact within local communities and support marginalized groups. Under the foundation&#8217;s banner, Poirier has orchestrated numerous initiatives and fundraising campaigns, encompassing endeavors such as providing meals to hospital employees and bolstering educational programs. In tandem with his philanthropic work, Poirier has ventured into the realm of business. Notably, he has collaborated with REAP CBD and launched his own line of CBD products. Poirier&#8217;s Louisiana Hot Sauce represents another noteworthy business venture that has garnered widespread acclaim among the MMA community and beyond. These ventures play a pivotal role in augmenting Poirier&#8217;s overall net worth while simultaneously diversifying his income streams. Dustin Poirierâ€™s Titles Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time) Dustin Poirierâ€™s social media accounts Twitter, Instagram, Facebook  Name Dustin Glenn Poirier  Nickname &#8216;The Diamond&#8217;  Dustin Poirier&#8217;sÂ Net Worth (2023) Approx $10 million  Age (2023) 34 years (born January 12, 1989)  Residence Carencro, Louisiana, United States  Marital Status Married  Spouse Jolie Poirier  Sources of Wealth MMA, CBD company, andÂ Poirier&#8217;s Louisiana StyleÂ (Hot Sauce)  Division Lightweight (155 lbs)  Height 5&#8217;9&#8243;  MMA Record 29-7-0  Recent Endorsements Reebok, Robert Graham, and Celsius Energy Drink  Team/Gym American Top Team

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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h3>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Justin Gaethje?</h2>
Justin Gaethje is a mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he currently sits at the #2 ranking spot. The 35-year-old is a former interim lightweight champion, a two-time lightweight title challenger, and the current BMF title holder. Before signing with the UFC in 2017, Gaethje was the lightweight champion in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) with a 10-0 record in the promotion and a 17-0 MMA record.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's early life</h2>
Justin Gaethje was born in the city of Safford, Arizona. He has German-Mexican roots as his mother, Carolina, hailed from Sonora, Mexico. while his father, John Ray Gaethje carried a German origin. His father and grandfather worked in a copper mine in Morenci, Arizona, a small town near the border of New Mexico, while his mother was a postmaster. Gaethje also has a twin brother named Marcus.

He started wrestling at a very young age. While in school, he competed in wrestling tournaments. During his time at Stafford High School, Gaethje became the Arizona State Wrestling champion three times, was named to the all-state team three times, and graduated with a 191-9 record.

Gaethje then majored in criminal justice at the University of Northern Colorado. While in college, he qualified for the NCAA Division 1 championship. In 2010, he earned the D1 All-American status, becoming the first person to do so in the history of his university.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's girlfriend</h2>
<img class="size-medium wp-image-1969223 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Justin-Gaethje-and-his-girlfriend-560x315.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="315" />

Justin Gaethje is currently dating <strong>Sophia Romano</strong>. She is a professional model and a social media influencer who has also worked at ABC TV Studios. According to reports, the pair met on a dating app and kicked things off. Despite their romantic interest, neither party has given any hints of marriage as of yet.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje is undoubtedly one of the most coveted names in the UFC. The 34-year-old is known for his heavy striking inside the octagon, which was even acknowledged by the UFC boss,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dana-white/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dana White</a>. Looking at the massive stature of the Arizona-born, it's quite evident that he will be one of the well-paid athletes in the UFC. As far as reports suggest, the noted UFC lightweight currently boasts a net worth of $5M.

[caption id="attachment_619192" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-619192" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-884610620-473x315.jpg" alt="Justin Gaethje" width="473" height="315" /> DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje prepares to enter the Octagon against Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

As known to most UFC fans, the income of a fighter might vary with each fight. Gaethje wasn't an exception to this case. 'The Highlight' made about $165,000 for his first UFC fight against Eddie Alvarez. while the income

Gaethje earned the biggest fight purse of his entire UFC career from his UFC 291 BMF title fight against <strong>Dustin Poirier</strong> - a whopping $1,136,000. After his UFC 254 title bout against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov</a>, 'The Higlight' pocketed a massive $1.2M. He also boasts a unique record of having 12 fight-night bonuses from 12 UFC fights.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's career timeline</h2>
Gaethje started off in the field of combat sports with wrestling. He began wrestling at the tender age of 4 and continued it till his collegiate years, but never opted to turn a professional in the field.

He also won the school-level state championship three times during his time at Safford High School. At the time of his graduation from high school, Gaethje held an insane 191-9 record. He also opted to join the University of Northern Colorado under an NCAA Division I program post his schooling years. In his initial year, 'The Highlight' held an 18-9 record.

He improved it to 14-4 in his second year and was enlisted for Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. In his final year, he won the second spot in the NCAA Western Regional Championships and ended with a 17-8 record.

Gaethje's transition to MMA saw him fighting for multiple promotions. He had fought for the noted promotions Ring of Fire, Rage in the Cage, and World Series of Fighting. 'The Highlight' also boasts a stupendous undefeated record in his 10 WSOF bouts.

[caption id="attachment_619190" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-619190" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-884612198-473x315.jpg" alt="Justin Gaethje" width="473" height="315" /> DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje reacts after being defeated by Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Gaethje signed with the UFC in 2017 and beat <strong>Michael Johnson</strong> via TKO in his debut fight. Unfortunately, Gaethje's succumbed to two back-to-back losses against elite lightweight fighters. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a> and Eddie Alvarez. But, 'The Highlight' made a strong comeback and went on a four-fight win streak before submitting to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Post that loss, he won against <strong>Michael Chandler</strong> but faced another devastating loss against <strong>Charles Oliveira</strong>. He tapped out to Oliveira's rear-naked choke in the very first round.

'The Highlight' then faced <strong>Rafael Fiziev</strong> at UFC 286 and won the fight via majority decision. Gaethje also received a 'Fight of the Night' bonus for this fight and his third UFC paycheck over a million dollars ($1,056,000).

Gaethje is now set to face <strong>Max Holloway</strong> at UFC 300 for the BMF title. The fight is a rematch for their earlier bout where Poirier came out with a win.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's contract</h2>
As per the last update, Gaethje signed a contract extension with the UFC ahead of his bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 268. The details of this extension are, however, unavailable. But some reports claim he could be seen at least three more times inside the Octagon before his contract is up.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Gaethje has also endorsed many brands in the past. These includeÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://bulgeclothing.com/blog/press-release-justingaethje/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bulge Clothing</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.vettix.org/eventfeedback/152118" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saratoga Casinos</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://youtu.be/0MApNRMebcA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gladiators Unleashed</a>, and recently, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfzn9CDliV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gains in Bulk</a>.

'The Highlight' also heavily endorses <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/onxlabs/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ONX Sports</a>, a company started by his coach Trevor Wittmann. Moreover, he has his own brand <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://violent-1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Violent 1</a>.

After he is done fighting, Gaethje wants to put his Human Services degree to good use. Furthermore, he has shown interest in working with at-risk youth. In December 2019, Gaethje paid the lunch debt for the entire semester of all students of West Early College.Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/westearlycollege/posts/2595168663904462" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to the college's Facebook post</a>, Gaethje also wrote a? $1,538.00 check for the cause.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's career stats and records</h2>
Justin Gaethje currently has a 25-4 record in MMA. He was 7-0 in regional circuits, 10-7 in WSOF, and is now 8-4 in the UFC. He has unsuccessfully vied for the lightweight title twice and is a former interim UFC LW champion. He has won the UFC BMF belt and the WSOF lightweight belt.

He has 19 wins and 2 losses via KO/TKO, 2 wins and 2 losses by submission, and 4 wins by decision.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Seven times) vs. Michael Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler and Rafael Fiziev</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Honors 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2017 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Johnson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. Michael Johnson, James Vick, Donald Cerrone, Tony Ferguson and Dustin Poirier</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Lightweight division history (60.3%)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second most significant strikes landed per minute in UFC Lightweight division history (7.35)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's titles</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC 'BMF' Championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">WSOF Lightweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's social media accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.instagram.com/justin_gaethje/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-the-Highlight-Gaethje/100044245578537/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">YouTube</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.youtube.com/@justin_gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Justin Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Â November 14, 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Safford, Arizona</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">35</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">5' 11"</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">155 lbs / Lightweight</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Carolina, John Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Marcus Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">German-Mexican</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">6 million USD</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">$500K base salary</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Unmarried</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">None</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">MMA Fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Grudge Training Center</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">UFC interim lightweight title, BMF title, WSOF lightweight title</td>
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Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Justin Gaethje? Justin Gaethje is a mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he currently sits at the #2 ranking spot. The 35-year-old is a former interim lightweight champion, a two-time lightweight title challenger, and the current BMF title holder. Before signing with the UFC in 2017, Gaethje was the lightweight champion in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) with a 10-0 record in the promotion and a 17-0 MMA record. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s early life Justin Gaethje was born in the city of Safford, Arizona. He has German-Mexican roots as his mother, Carolina, hailed from Sonora, Mexico. while his father, John Ray Gaethje carried a German origin. His father and grandfather worked in a copper mine in Morenci, Arizona, a small town near the border of New Mexico, while his mother was a postmaster. Gaethje also has a twin brother named Marcus. He started wrestling at a very young age. While in school, he competed in wrestling tournaments. During his time at Stafford High School, Gaethje became the Arizona State Wrestling champion three times, was named to the all-state team three times, and graduated with a 191-9 record. Gaethje then majored in criminal justice at the University of Northern Colorado. While in college, he qualified for the NCAA Division 1 championship. In 2010, he earned the D1 All-American status, becoming the first person to do so in the history of his university. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s girlfriend Justin Gaethje is currently dating Sophia Romano. She is a professional model and a social media influencer who has also worked at ABC TV Studios. According to reports, the pair met on a dating app and kicked things off. Despite their romantic interest, neither party has given any hints of marriage as of yet. Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024 Justin &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; Gaethje is undoubtedly one of the most coveted names in the UFC. The 34-year-old is known for his heavy striking inside the octagon, which was even acknowledged by the UFC boss,Â Dana White. Looking at the massive stature of the Arizona-born, it&#8217;s quite evident that he will be one of the well-paid athletes in the UFC. As far as reports suggest, the noted UFC lightweight currently boasts a net worth of $5M. DETROIT, MI &#8211; DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje prepares to enter the Octagon against Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) As known to most UFC fans, the income of a fighter might vary with each fight. Gaethje wasn&#8217;t an exception to this case. &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; made about $165,000 for his first UFC fight against Eddie Alvarez. while the income Gaethje earned the biggest fight purse of his entire UFC career from his UFC 291 BMF title fight against Dustin Poirier &#8211; a whopping $1,136,000. After his UFC 254 title bout against Khabib &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; Nurmagomedov, &#8216;The Higlight&#8217; pocketed a massive $1.2M. He also boasts a unique record of having 12 fight-night bonuses from 12 UFC fights. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s career timeline Gaethje started off in the field of combat sports with wrestling. He began wrestling at the tender age of 4 and continued it till his collegiate years, but never opted to turn a professional in the field. He also won the school-level state championship three times during his time at Safford High School. At the time of his graduation from high school, Gaethje held an insane 191-9 record. He also opted to join the University of Northern Colorado under an NCAA Division I program post his schooling years. In his initial year, &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; held an 18-9 record. He improved it to 14-4 in his second year and was enlisted for Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. In his final year, he won the second spot in the NCAA Western Regional Championships and ended with a 17-8 record. Gaethje&#8217;s transition to MMA saw him fighting for multiple promotions. He had fought for the noted promotions Ring of Fire, Rage in the Cage, and World Series of Fighting. &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; also boasts a stupendous undefeated record in his 10 WSOF bouts. DETROIT, MI &#8211; DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje reacts after being defeated by Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Gaethje signed with the UFC in 2017 and beat Michael Johnson via TKO in his debut fight. Unfortunately, Gaethje&#8217;s succumbed to two back-to-back losses against elite lightweight fighters. Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez. But, &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; made a strong comeback and went on a four-fight win streak before submitting to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Post that loss, he won against Michael Chandler but faced another devastating loss against Charles Oliveira. He tapped out to Oliveira&#8217;s rear-naked choke in the very first round. &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; then faced Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 and won the fight via majority decision. Gaethje also received a &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; bonus for this fight and his third UFC paycheck over a million dollars ($1,056,000). Gaethje is now set to face Max Holloway at UFC 300 for the BMF title. The fight is a rematch for their earlier bout where Poirier came out with a win. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s contract As per the last update, Gaethje signed a contract extension with the UFC ahead of his bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 268. The details of this extension are, however, unavailable. But some reports claim he could be seen at least three more times inside the Octagon before his contract is up. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements Gaethje has also endorsed many brands in the past. These includeÂ Bulge Clothing, Saratoga Casinos, Gladiators Unleashed, and recently, Gains in Bulk. &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; also heavily endorses ONX Sports, a company started by his coach Trevor Wittmann. Moreover, he has his own brand Violent 1. After he is done fighting, Gaethje wants to put his Human Services degree to good use. Furthermore, he has shown interest in working with at-risk youth. In December 2019, Gaethje paid the lunch debt for the entire semester of all students of West Early College.Â According to the college&#8217;s Facebook post, Gaethje also wrote a? $1,538.00 check for the cause. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s career stats and records Justin Gaethje currently has a 25-4 record in MMA. He was 7-0 in regional circuits, 10-7 in WSOF, and is now 8-4 in the UFC. He has unsuccessfully vied for the lightweight title twice and is a former interim UFC LW champion. He has won the UFC BMF belt and the WSOF lightweight belt. He has 19 wins and 2 losses via KO/TKO, 2 wins and 2 losses by submission, and 4 wins by decision. Justin Gaethje&#8217;s major achievements and awards Fight of the Night (Seven times) vs. Michael Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler and Rafael Fiziev UFC Honors 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler UFC.com 2017 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Johnson UFC.com 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. Michael Johnson, James Vick, Donald Cerrone, Tony Ferguson and Dustin Poirier Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Lightweight division history (60.3%) Second most significant strikes landed per minute in UFC Lightweight division history (7.35) Justin Gaethje&#8217;s titles Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time) UFC &#8216;BMF&#8217; Championship WSOF Lightweight Championship (One time) Justin Gaethje&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/justin_gaethje/  Twitter https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-the-Highlight-Gaethje/100044245578537/  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@justin_gaethje    Personal Information:  Full Name Justin Ray Gaethje  Popular Name Justin &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; Gaethje  Date Of Birth Â November 14, 1988  Birth Place Safford, Arizona  Age 35  Height 5&#8242; 11&#8243;  Weight 155 lbs / Lightweight  Parents Carolina, John Ray Gaethje  Siblings Marcus Gaethje  Nationality American  Ethnicity German-Mexican  Net Worth 6 million USD  Salary $500K base salary  Spouse  Relationship/Marital Status Unmarried  Children None  Profession MMA Fighter  Team Grudge Training Center  Titles UFC interim lightweight title, BMF title, WSOF lightweight title

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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Max Holloway 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Max Holloway?</h2>
Max Holloway is a former UFC featherweight champion and currently the #2 ranked fighter (as of April 2024) in the 145 lbs division. Following in the footsteps of the likes of BJ Penn, Holloway has represented Hawaii exceptionally well on the global MMA stage and was already a divisional legend before he was 30 years old. He turned professional in 2010 and was in the UFC in 2012 at just 20 years of age. He was the youngest fighter on the UFC roster at the time. Currently, he's the 4th youngest fighter the UFC has ever signed.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Holloway's early life</h2>
Growing up, Max Holloway had an absent father and a mother who had taken drugs. In an interview he gave to <a href="https://theberrics.com/born-to-fight-max-holloway-and-how-he-got-here" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Berrics</a>, the 32-year-old admitted he was essentially raised by his grandparents. These factors were a huge motivation for him to find success in life, and to be a better parent to his son.

Holloway took up kickboxing when he was in 10th grade after his friend's coach took notice of him hitting the speed bag. When he was 16, his coach offered Holloway a fight at a local event after the original candidate dropped out. Holloway took the fight to save the $35 he was going to spend on the ticket to the same event.

[caption id="attachment_521718" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521718" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120213907/GettyImages-1164643352.jpg" alt="Max Holloway" width="1920" height="1295" /> EDMONTON, ALBERTA - JULY 27: Max Holloway celebrates after defeating Frankie Edgar in their UFC featherweight championship bout during the UFC 240 event at Rogers Place on July 27, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

Holloway recalled how K1 kickboxing in Japan was all the rage at the time. Two years later, the BJ Penn era of the UFC caught his eye. His compatriot's achievements and financial success from MMA pushed young Max to decide he wanted it for himself.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Holloway's wife and son</h2>
Max Holloway married his first wife, Kaimana Pa'aluhi, a model and actress, in 2014 and divorced in 2017. He has a son with her - Rush Holloway. The story of his birth is closely tied to Max's success. Rush was born the same night Holloway received his UFC contract. A few hours after he signed and sent back his first-ever UFC deal, he was holding 'Mini Blessed' in his hands.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-2044380 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Max-Holloway-with-wife-560x315.png" alt="" width="560" height="315" />

In 2020, he began dating <strong>Alessa Quizon</strong> whom he married in 2022. She is a distinguished surfer who has competed in various top-tier surfing contests around the world which include the Fijian Womenâ€™s Pro Surfing Championship and West Australian Margaret Pro Surfing Championship.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Holloway's net worth 2024</h2>
As of 2024, Max Holloway has a net worth of an estimated $6 million. Holloway made a mere $6,000 base salary in his first UFC fight. He earned a massive amount of money in the UFC later. To date, he has earned around $6,000,000 over his career, according to multiple sources. He has earned his highest payday ($1,050,000) against Ortega at UFC 231. His last paycheck, for his fight against 'The Korean Zombie' was reportedly $400K (base salary).
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Max Holloway's career timeline</h2>
He started his UFC career with a loss against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a> at UFC 143. He then won three straight in 2012 before losing to Dennis Bermudez and future double champion <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a>, in 2013. After a few losses in his early career, Holloway did not look back and started his climb to the top. He went on an impressive 13-fight win streak following his loss to McGregor.

After racking up nine consecutive wins in the featherweight division, Holloway finally fought for UFC gold. However, it was for an interim championship against <strong>Anthony Pettis</strong>. 'Blessed' Holloway won the match by stopping Pettis in the third round.

He then foughtÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jose-aldo/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jose Aldo</a> in a title unification bout. Holloway stopped Aldo in two back-to-back fights in 2017, unifying the belt in the first and then defending it for the first time in the second. Then after three canceled bouts in 2018, Holloway made his second title defense against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/brian-ortega/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brian Ortega</a> in December 2018. He tried to capture a second belt at lightweight in 2019, but Dustin Poirier got the better of him again, at UFC 236. Shortly after, he returned to featherweight to fight <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frankie-edgar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Frankie Edgar</a>.

After defeating Edgar and defending his title for the third time, Holloway fought <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-volkanovski/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alexander Volkanovski</a> at UFC 245. Unfortunately, he lost the bout via a unanimous decision. 'Blessed' tried to recapture his belt, but he came up short at UFC 251 in a razor-thin bout.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-1678288 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-04-16-at-09.19.52-461x315.jpeg" alt="" width="461" height="315" />

His next outing was against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/calvin-kattar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Calvin Kattar</a> in January 2021 and he won the lopsided fight via a unanimous decision. He then beat <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/yair-rodriguez/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Yair Rodriguez</a> in November 2021, yet again via a unanimous decision. In his only fight in 2022, Holloway tried to retake the belt from Volkanovski in a trilogy bout at UFC 276. Once again, the Australian bested 'Blessed' (unanimous decision) in what was the most convincing win for the champion in their trilogy.

In 2023, Holloway bounced back with two big wins. One was a unanimous decision win over rising prospect Arnold Allen. The second was a walk-off KO of divisional legend Chan Sung Jung. Holloway's MMA record currently stands at 25-7, with a UFC record of 21-7.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Max Holloway's partnerships and endorsements</h2>
Holloway has an <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sportingfree.com/athletes/max-holloway-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">endorsement</a> deal with Reebok, Manscaped, and Budweiser. Holloway also has a YouTube channel named "BlessedMMA".
<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Holloway's career stats and records</h2>
Max Holloway is an elite striker with an unending gas tank. Besides that, the Hawaiian puts on a pace that is difficult to match.

Holloway is also known for landing an ungodly amount of strikes. He holds theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a>Â for landing the most significant strikes in the entire UFC. Furthermore, Holloway alsoÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/fight-comb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holds</a> the top three positions for having landed the most significant strikes in a single UFC fight against Calvin Kattar, Brian Ortega, and Dustin Poirier.

He has an impressive 7.17 significant strikes landed per minute against 4.75 absorbed ones. He also has a 48% striking accuracy, landing 3,197 out of 6,714 attempted strikes, with a 60% significant strike defense.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2761709" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-03-26-210226-560x313.png" alt="" width="560" height="313" />

Holloway also boasts an impeccable takedown defense with 84%. The 32-year-old is extremely difficult to take down, even for experienced wrestlers like Frankie Edgar. Even if someone takes him down, Holloway springs right back up. He also has a 53% takedown accuracy landing 4 of 15 attempted takedowns.

'Blessed' holds a stellar record of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Max-Holloway-38671" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25-7-0</a> in his MMA career. The former featherweight champion has won six 'Fight of the Night', four 'Performance of the Night,' and one 'Knockout of the Night' bonuses in UFC.

He also <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/8/16846202/mma-fightings-2017-fighter-of-the-year-max-holloway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">received</a> the 2017 Fighter of the Year award by RealSport.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Max Hollowayâ€™s titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>UFC Featherweight Championship (One time)</li>
 	<li>Three successful title defenses</li>
 	<li>Interim UFC Featherweight Championship (One time)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Max Holloway's social media accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 11.7917%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.7489%">https://www.instagram.com/blessedmma/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.7917%"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.7489%">https://twitter.com/BlessedMMA</td>
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<td style="width: 11.7917%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.7489%">https://www.facebook.com/maxhollowayofficial/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.7917%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.7489%">https://www.shopmaxholloway.com/collections/shop-all</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%"></td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Jerome Max Keliâ€™i Holloway</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Max Holloway/Blessed</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">December 4, 1991</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Oahu, Hawaii, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">32</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">5ft 11in</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Â 145 lbs / Featherweight</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Hawaiian</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">$6 million</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">$250K - $500K base salary</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Alessa Quizon</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Rush Holloway</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">MMA Fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Â Gracie Technics</td>
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<td style="width: 50.2955%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 169.691%">Former UFC Featherweight Champion</td>
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Max Holloway

Max Holloway 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Max Holloway? Max Holloway is a former UFC featherweight champion and currently the #2 ranked fighter (as of April 2024) in the 145 lbs division. Following in the footsteps of the likes of BJ Penn, Holloway has represented Hawaii exceptionally well on the global MMA stage and was already a divisional legend before he was 30 years old. He turned professional in 2010 and was in the UFC in 2012 at just 20 years of age. He was the youngest fighter on the UFC roster at the time. Currently, he&#8217;s the 4th youngest fighter the UFC has ever signed. Max Holloway&#8217;s early life Growing up, Max Holloway had an absent father and a mother who had taken drugs. In an interview he gave to Berrics, the 32-year-old admitted he was essentially raised by his grandparents. These factors were a huge motivation for him to find success in life, and to be a better parent to his son. Holloway took up kickboxing when he was in 10th grade after his friend&#8217;s coach took notice of him hitting the speed bag. When he was 16, his coach offered Holloway a fight at a local event after the original candidate dropped out. Holloway took the fight to save the $35 he was going to spend on the ticket to the same event. EDMONTON, ALBERTA &#8211; JULY 27: Max Holloway celebrates after defeating Frankie Edgar in their UFC featherweight championship bout during the UFC 240 event at Rogers Place on July 27, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC) Holloway recalled how K1 kickboxing in Japan was all the rage at the time. Two years later, the BJ Penn era of the UFC caught his eye. His compatriot&#8217;s achievements and financial success from MMA pushed young Max to decide he wanted it for himself. Max Holloway&#8217;s wife and son Max Holloway married his first wife, Kaimana Pa&#8217;aluhi, a model and actress, in 2014 and divorced in 2017. He has a son with her &#8211; Rush Holloway. The story of his birth is closely tied to Max&#8217;s success. Rush was born the same night Holloway received his UFC contract. A few hours after he signed and sent back his first-ever UFC deal, he was holding &#8216;Mini Blessed&#8217; in his hands. In 2020, he began dating Alessa Quizon whom he married in 2022. She is a distinguished surfer who has competed in various top-tier surfing contests around the world which include the Fijian Womenâ€™s Pro Surfing Championship and West Australian Margaret Pro Surfing Championship. Max Holloway&#8217;s net worth 2024 As of 2024, Max Holloway has a net worth of an estimated $6 million. Holloway made a mere $6,000 base salary in his first UFC fight. He earned a massive amount of money in the UFC later. To date, he has earned around $6,000,000 over his career, according to multiple sources. He has earned his highest payday ($1,050,000) against Ortega at UFC 231. His last paycheck, for his fight against &#8216;The Korean Zombie&#8217; was reportedly $400K (base salary). Max Holloway&#8217;s career timeline He started his UFC career with a loss against Dustin Poirier at UFC 143. He then won three straight in 2012 before losing to Dennis Bermudez and future double champion Conor McGregor, in 2013. After a few losses in his early career, Holloway did not look back and started his climb to the top. He went on an impressive 13-fight win streak following his loss to McGregor. After racking up nine consecutive wins in the featherweight division, Holloway finally fought for UFC gold. However, it was for an interim championship against Anthony Pettis. &#8216;Blessed&#8217; Holloway won the match by stopping Pettis in the third round. He then foughtÂ Jose Aldo in a title unification bout. Holloway stopped Aldo in two back-to-back fights in 2017, unifying the belt in the first and then defending it for the first time in the second. Then after three canceled bouts in 2018, Holloway made his second title defense against Brian Ortega in December 2018. He tried to capture a second belt at lightweight in 2019, but Dustin Poirier got the better of him again, at UFC 236. Shortly after, he returned to featherweight to fight Frankie Edgar. After defeating Edgar and defending his title for the third time, Holloway fought Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245. Unfortunately, he lost the bout via a unanimous decision. &#8216;Blessed&#8217; tried to recapture his belt, but he came up short at UFC 251 in a razor-thin bout. His next outing was against Calvin Kattar in January 2021 and he won the lopsided fight via a unanimous decision. He then beat Yair Rodriguez in November 2021, yet again via a unanimous decision. In his only fight in 2022, Holloway tried to retake the belt from Volkanovski in a trilogy bout at UFC 276. Once again, the Australian bested &#8216;Blessed&#8217; (unanimous decision) in what was the most convincing win for the champion in their trilogy. In 2023, Holloway bounced back with two big wins. One was a unanimous decision win over rising prospect Arnold Allen. The second was a walk-off KO of divisional legend Chan Sung Jung. Holloway&#8217;s MMA record currently stands at 25-7, with a UFC record of 21-7. Max Holloway&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements Holloway has an endorsement deal with Reebok, Manscaped, and Budweiser. Holloway also has a YouTube channel named &#8220;BlessedMMA&#8221;. Max Holloway&#8217;s career stats and records Max Holloway is an elite striker with an unending gas tank. Besides that, the Hawaiian puts on a pace that is difficult to match. Holloway is also known for landing an ungodly amount of strikes. He holds theÂ recordÂ for landing the most significant strikes in the entire UFC. Furthermore, Holloway alsoÂ holds the top three positions for having landed the most significant strikes in a single UFC fight against Calvin Kattar, Brian Ortega, and Dustin Poirier. He has an impressive 7.17 significant strikes landed per minute against 4.75 absorbed ones. He also has a 48% striking accuracy, landing 3,197 out of 6,714 attempted strikes, with a 60% significant strike defense. Holloway also boasts an impeccable takedown defense with 84%. The 32-year-old is extremely difficult to take down, even for experienced wrestlers like Frankie Edgar. Even if someone takes him down, Holloway springs right back up. He also has a 53% takedown accuracy landing 4 of 15 attempted takedowns. &#8216;Blessed&#8217; holds a stellar record of 25-7-0 in his MMA career. The former featherweight champion has won six &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217;, four &#8216;Performance of the Night,&#8217; and one &#8216;Knockout of the Night&#8217; bonuses in UFC. He also received the 2017 Fighter of the Year award by RealSport. Max Hollowayâ€™s titles UFC Featherweight Championship (One time) Three successful title defenses Interim UFC Featherweight Championship (One time) Max Holloway&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blessedmma/  X https://twitter.com/BlessedMMA  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maxhollowayofficial/  Website https://www.shopmaxholloway.com/collections/shop-all    Personal Information:  Full Name Jerome Max Keliâ€™i Holloway  Popular Name Max Holloway/Blessed  Date Of Birth December 4, 1991  Birth Place Oahu, Hawaii, United States  Age 32  Height 5ft 11in  Weight Â 145 lbs / Featherweight  Parents NA  Siblings NA  Nationality American  Ethnicity Hawaiian  Net Worth $6 million  Salary $250K &#8211; $500K base salary  Spouse Alessa Quizon  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Rush Holloway  Profession MMA Fighter  Team Â Gracie Technics  Titles Former UFC Featherweight Champion

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