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<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Charles Oliveira? </strong></h2>
While former UFC champion Charles Oliveira reigned at the top of the lightweight division for a brief time, his legacy is cemented in stone with his numerous exploits in the promotion. The BJJ ace holds multiple records in the promotion that testify to his exceptional fighting acumen and pedigree as a fighter.

Now, 'Do Bronx' is all set to fight against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. The lightweight bout is one of the most exciting ones to go down at the prestigious pay-per-view and it will be watched by millions of people across the globe. So here's more about Oliveira.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira's early life</strong></h2>
He was born in the favela of Vicente de Carvalho in Guaruja, Sao Paulo, and aspired to be a professional soccer player. But his dreams were soon shattered after he was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and heart murmur.
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<figcaption>via Getty</figcaption></figure>
His introduction to BJJ came at 12, with his neighbor Paulo working as the catalyst. Despite the meager resources, his family funded his training by selling street snacks and discarded cardboard.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveiraâ€™s girlfriend</strong></h2>
Currently, Oliveira is often spotted with his girlfriend Victoria Brum. The couple became official when the ex-UFC champ posted a picture of them together with the caption <em>â€œMy babe.â€Â </em>But earlier Oliveira was seemingly happily married.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2325793" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-1-7-172-560x315.jpg" alt="Charles Oliveira; Vitoria Brum" width="560" height="315" />

Talita Roberta Pereira is also trained in BJJ, like her ex-husband. The couple tied the knot in 2014, and in 2017, the couple was blessed with a beautiful daughter named Tayla. While she never took the professional route in BJJ, she was earlier spotted at the Centro de Treinamento Charles Oliveira Gold Team. According to Ecelebritymirror.com, she worked at the Casa de SaÃºde GuarujÃ¡ Hospital. However, despite no official confirmation from either, they seem to have parted ways!
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira's net worth in 2024</strong></h2>
According toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://wealthygorilla.com/charles-oliveira-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wealthy Gorilla</a>, the Brazilian fighter has an estimated net worth of over $5.5 million. The primary source of his revenue remains his fighting purse and bonuses collected from his Octagon fights. He reportedly banked $1.6 million from his fight againstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/islam-makhachev/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Islam Makhachev</a>Â at UFC 280.

He also reportedly made about $1.3 million for defeating Beneil Dariush in their last fight at UFC 289. Now, he's set to face Tsarukyan. How much money will he make for the fight? One can only wait to figure out but his base salary of at least $100,000 should do him some good going into the fight.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira's Career timeline</strong></h2>
After producing successful results in BJJ, the 33-year-old shifted his focus to MMA. He announced himself on the world stage after amassing an impressive record of 12-0 competing in Brazil. On the heels of his unbeaten record, Oliveira signed for UFC as an exciting prospect.

He made his UFC with a trademark submission win over Darren Elkins in August 2010. But he dropped the next two fights against Jim Miller and Donald Cerrone. In 2012, the former champion moved to the featherweight, but a poor run of form during 2015 and 2016 compelled him to return to lightweight.
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However, he soon hit his prime form after suffering a defeat against Paul Felder and rattled 11 consecutive wins that included winning the UFC gold by forcingÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Michael Chandler</a> to the mat and winning the belt via a quick first-round knockout at UFC 262. After that, he would win against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/">Dustin Poirier</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/">Justin Gaethje</a> at UFC 269 and 274 to defend his belt only to lose it to Islam Makhachev at UFFC 280. A rematch between him and the champ would get canceled at UFC 294 after the victory over Dariush thanks to a brutal cut over his eye.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira's business and endorsements</strong></h2>
In 2018, Reebok endorsed Charles Oliveira and other UFC Sau Paulo fighters when he fought Christos Giagos. 'do Bronx' pocketed $20,000 for the sponsorship. The fighter is also associated with big brands such as <span style="font-weight: 400">Monster Energy, Jaco Clothing, and Hayabusa Fightwear.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira's championships and achievements</strong></h2>
<h3>Brazilian jiu-jitsu</h3>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">CBJJE South American Champion (2008 purple belt)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">CBJJE World Champion (2007 blue belt)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">FPJJ Sao Paulo State Champion (2007 blue belt)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">2nd place CBJJE World Cup (2008 purple belt)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ultimate Fighting Championship</h3>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Most Performance of the Night bonuses in UFC history (12)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Most finishes in UFC history (19)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Most submission wins in UFC history (16)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Most submission wins in UFC Lightweight division history (10)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Most submission wins in UFC Featherweight division history (6)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Tied (Donald Cerrone) for most Post Fight bonuses in UFC history (18)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Tied (Dustin Poirier, Rafael dos Anjos &amp; Jon Jones) for fifth most wins in UFC history (21)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Tied (Joe Lauzon) for second-most finishes in UFC Lightweight division history (13)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Second most submission attempts in UFC history (40)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveiraâ€™s titles</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Charles Oliveira has been the UFC Lightweight Champion after clinching the vacant title by defeating Michael Chandler. He would then defend the title against Dustin Poirier, however, ahead of his matchup with Gaethje, he would be stripped for missing weight. Yet again, the battle for the vacant title would be won.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He was also the Welterweight Grand Prix Champion at Predator FC.Â </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira's houses and cars</strong></h2>
The former lightweight champion still dwells where he grew up and continues to give back to his community in Vicente de Carvalho, Guaruj.

He is also the proud owner of the 1969 Dodge Charger. He splashed the cash to acquire the ride that was popularised by The Fast and Furious franchise.

https://twitter.com/CharlesDoBronxs/status/1429078945929089025?s=20

Oliveira celebrated the purchase by tagging the Hollywood star Vin Diesel, popularly driven by his character in the movies.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Oliveira charity and foundation</strong></h2>
Oliveira is the founder of a non-profit organization called the CB Institute. The fighter, who had no money to pay for BJJ training, founded the organization to support young people in Guaruja SP. Notably, the institute provides mentorship programs and free MMA and BJJ training.

<strong>Watch This Story:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-charles-oliveira-goes-super-saiyan-mode-again-for-his-comeback-fight-at-ufc-289/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira goes super saiyan mode again for his comeback fight at UFC 289</a></strong>
<h2><strong>Charles Oliveiraâ€™s social media accounts</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesdobronxs/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira's Instagram handle</a>.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Charles-Do-Bronx-Oliveira-100044505453534/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira's Facebook handle.</a>

<a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesDoBronxs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira's X handle.</a>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Charles Oliveira da Silva</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">'Do Bronx'</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">17 October 1989</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">GuarujÃ¡, State of SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">34 years</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">1.78 m</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">156.0 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Ozana (mother)</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Hermison (brother)</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Brazilian</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Brazillian</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">$5.5 million est.</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">$100,000 est.</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Talita Roberta Pereira</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Tayla (Daughter)</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">MMA Fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Chute Boxe Diego Lima</td>
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<td style="width: 57.0583%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.322%;height: 56px">Former UFC Lightweight champion

Former Predator FC Welterweight Grand Pix Champion</td>
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</table>

Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Charles Oliveira? While former UFC champion Charles Oliveira reigned at the top of the lightweight division for a brief time, his legacy is cemented in stone with his numerous exploits in the promotion. The BJJ ace holds multiple records in the promotion that testify to his exceptional fighting acumen and pedigree as a fighter. Now, &#8216;Do Bronx&#8217; is all set to fight against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. The lightweight bout is one of the most exciting ones to go down at the prestigious pay-per-view and it will be watched by millions of people across the globe. So here&#8217;s more about Oliveira. Charles Oliveira&#8217;s early life He was born in the favela of Vicente de Carvalho in Guaruja, Sao Paulo, and aspired to be a professional soccer player. But his dreams were soon shattered after he was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and heart murmur. via Getty His introduction to BJJ came at 12, with his neighbor Paulo working as the catalyst. Despite the meager resources, his family funded his training by selling street snacks and discarded cardboard. Charles Oliveiraâ€™s girlfriend Currently, Oliveira is often spotted with his girlfriend Victoria Brum. The couple became official when the ex-UFC champ posted a picture of them together with the caption â€œMy babe.â€Â But earlier Oliveira was seemingly happily married. Talita Roberta Pereira is also trained in BJJ, like her ex-husband. The couple tied the knot in 2014, and in 2017, the couple was blessed with a beautiful daughter named Tayla. While she never took the professional route in BJJ, she was earlier spotted at the Centro de Treinamento Charles Oliveira Gold Team. According to Ecelebritymirror.com, she worked at the Casa de SaÃºde GuarujÃ¡ Hospital. However, despite no official confirmation from either, they seem to have parted ways! Charles Oliveira&#8217;s net worth in 2024 According toÂ Wealthy Gorilla, the Brazilian fighter has an estimated net worth of over $5.5 million. The primary source of his revenue remains his fighting purse and bonuses collected from his Octagon fights. He reportedly banked $1.6 million from his fight againstÂ Islam MakhachevÂ at UFC 280. He also reportedly made about $1.3 million for defeating Beneil Dariush in their last fight at UFC 289. Now, he&#8217;s set to face Tsarukyan. How much money will he make for the fight? One can only wait to figure out but his base salary of at least $100,000 should do him some good going into the fight. Charles Oliveira&#8217;s Career timeline After producing successful results in BJJ, the 33-year-old shifted his focus to MMA. He announced himself on the world stage after amassing an impressive record of 12-0 competing in Brazil. On the heels of his unbeaten record, Oliveira signed for UFC as an exciting prospect. He made his UFC with a trademark submission win over Darren Elkins in August 2010. But he dropped the next two fights against Jim Miller and Donald Cerrone. In 2012, the former champion moved to the featherweight, but a poor run of form during 2015 and 2016 compelled him to return to lightweight. via Getty However, he soon hit his prime form after suffering a defeat against Paul Felder and rattled 11 consecutive wins that included winning the UFC gold by forcingÂ Michael Chandler to the mat and winning the belt via a quick first-round knockout at UFC 262. After that, he would win against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 269 and 274 to defend his belt only to lose it to Islam Makhachev at UFFC 280. A rematch between him and the champ would get canceled at UFC 294 after the victory over Dariush thanks to a brutal cut over his eye. Charles Oliveira&#8217;s business and endorsements In 2018, Reebok endorsed Charles Oliveira and other UFC Sau Paulo fighters when he fought Christos Giagos. &#8216;do Bronx&#8217; pocketed $20,000 for the sponsorship. The fighter is also associated with big brands such as Monster Energy, Jaco Clothing, and Hayabusa Fightwear. Charles Oliveira&#8217;s championships and achievements Brazilian jiu-jitsu CBJJE South American Champion (2008 purple belt) CBJJE World Champion (2007 blue belt) FPJJ Sao Paulo State Champion (2007 blue belt) 2nd place CBJJE World Cup (2008 purple belt) Ultimate Fighting Championship Most Performance of the Night bonuses in UFC history (12) Most finishes in UFC history (19) Most submission wins in UFC history (16) Most submission wins in UFC Lightweight division history (10) Most submission wins in UFC Featherweight division history (6) Tied (Donald Cerrone) for most Post Fight bonuses in UFC history (18) Tied (Dustin Poirier, Rafael dos Anjos &amp; Jon Jones) for fifth most wins in UFC history (21) Tied (Joe Lauzon) for second-most finishes in UFC Lightweight division history (13) Second most submission attempts in UFC history (40) Charles Oliveiraâ€™s titles Charles Oliveira has been the UFC Lightweight Champion after clinching the vacant title by defeating Michael Chandler. He would then defend the title against Dustin Poirier, however, ahead of his matchup with Gaethje, he would be stripped for missing weight. Yet again, the battle for the vacant title would be won. He was also the Welterweight Grand Prix Champion at Predator FC.Â  Charles Oliveira&#8217;s houses and cars The former lightweight champion still dwells where he grew up and continues to give back to his community in Vicente de Carvalho, Guaruj. He is also the proud owner of the 1969 Dodge Charger. He splashed the cash to acquire the ride that was popularised by The Fast and Furious franchise. https://twitter.com/CharlesDoBronxs/status/1429078945929089025?s=20 Oliveira celebrated the purchase by tagging the Hollywood star Vin Diesel, popularly driven by his character in the movies. Charles Oliveira charity and foundation Oliveira is the founder of a non-profit organization called the CB Institute. The fighter, who had no money to pay for BJJ training, founded the organization to support young people in Guaruja SP. Notably, the institute provides mentorship programs and free MMA and BJJ training. Watch This Story:Â Charles Oliveira goes super saiyan mode again for his comeback fight at UFC 289 Charles Oliveiraâ€™s social media accounts Charles Oliveira&#8217;s Instagram handle. Charles Oliveira&#8217;s Facebook handle. Charles Oliveira&#8217;s X handle.  Personal Information:  Full Name Charles Oliveira da Silva  Popular Name &#8216;Do Bronx&#8217;  Date Of Birth 17 October 1989  Birth Place GuarujÃ¡, State of SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil  Age 34 years  Height 1.78 m  Weight 156.0 lbs  Parents Ozana (mother)  Siblings Hermison (brother)  Nationality Brazilian  Ethnicity Brazillian  Net Worth $5.5 million est.  Salary $100,000 est.  Spouse Talita Roberta Pereira  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Tayla (Daughter)  Profession MMA Fighter  Team Chute Boxe Diego Lima  Titles Former UFC Lightweight champion Former Predator FC Welterweight Grand Pix Champion

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<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 Night (Nine times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Submission of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Four times)Â </span></li>
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<h3><strong>MMAJunkie </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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<h3><strong>MMAWeekly.com</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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<h3><strong>MMA Fighting</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>Nickname</b></td>
<td><b>'The Diamond'</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>Age (2023)</b></td>
<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>Division</b></td>
<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>MMA Record</b></td>
<td><b>29-7-0</b></td>
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<td><b>Recent Endorsements</b></td>
<td><b>Reebok, Robert Graham, and Celsius Energy Drink</b></td>
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<td><b>Team/Gym</b></td>
<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>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's titles</b></h2>
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 	<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>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's social media accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.instagram.com/justin_gaethje/</td>
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<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-the-Highlight-Gaethje/100044245578537/</td>
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<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.youtube.com/@justin_gaethje</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: 203.094%">Â November 14, 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Safford, Arizona</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">35</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">5' 11"</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">155 lbs / Lightweight</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Carolina, John Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Marcus Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">American</td>
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<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: 203.094%">$500K base salary</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">None</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">MMA Fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Grudge Training Center</td>
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<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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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Michael Chandler?</h2>
Michael Chandler is one of the most popular MMA fighters in the world. Fighting under the UFC banner in the lightweight division, he is currently ranked 7th in the UFC rankings and has butted heads against some of the biggest names his division has to offer. Chandler is known for his amazing physique, aggressive fighting style, and his blue-collar work ethic.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandler's Early Life</h2>
Michael Chandler was welcomed into this world on 24 April 1986 in the census-designated place named High Ridge in Missouri. His parents are <strong>Michael Chandler Sr.</strong> and <strong>Betty Chandler</strong>, and he is one of four siblings in his household. By citizenship, Chandler is American with an ethnic background related to German and Irish heritage. According to the lightweight star's website, 'Iron' comes from a Middle American family, who're extremely hardworking. While there isn't much to talk about his mother's profession, his father was a union carpenter and a secretary.

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The success Michael Chandler had in his life, he claims, is because of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ufc-262-a-look-at-michael-chandlers-relationship-with-his-father-michael-chandler-sr/"><strong>the support system his father provided him</strong></a>. He would also talk about his father's sacrifices, with his mother by his side, has been the quintessential factor for his standing as a top-tier athlete in mixed martial arts. As a young athlete, Chandler found tremendous success in wrestling, with 100 career wins and becoming a Division I All-American, which is just a couple of accolades on the list of many more.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Wife and Children</h2>
Michael Chandler's been off the market for a while as he's married now. He has been with his wife, Brie Chandler, for over a decade, and they got engaged in 2014. The decision to tie the knot came in September of that year, and ever since, they have been each other's backbones. Meanwhile, Brie possesses an extensive background from an educational point of view. Pursuing Biology and Psychology at Taylor University in Indiana was her first step, as Chandler's wife also acquired her graduation degree with a master's in Physician Assistant studies.
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Michael Chandler and his wife also have two children, two boys, but they're not his biological sons. 'Iron' and his wife, Brie, love the idea of adoption and through that they welcomed their first son <strong>Hap</strong> of African-American descent in 2017 to their family, followed by another African-American child, <strong>Ace</strong>, who joined Chandler's family in April 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Net Worth 2024</h2>
'Iron' has been fighting in the world of MMA since 2009. But it's only been a few years of him fighting in the UFC, and he's one of the very few non-champion UFC fighters who've ever touched the million-dollar mark in terms of a single payout. As of 2024, Chandler's net worth is estimated to be looming around the $1-2 million mark. The biggest payout the 38-year-old ever received amounted to an estimated total of $1,074,500 for the Tony Ferguson fight at UFC 274, which also included bonuses.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Career Timeline</h2>
After turning pro, Michael Chandler spent almost a decade fighting in UFC's rival promotion, Bellator. After fighting in Strikeforce and a regional promotion, racking up a 3-fight winning steak, 'Iron' would join Bellator in 2010 and extend his undefeated record to 12-0. That was the longest winning streak of his professional MMA career, defeating the likes of Patricky Pitbull, and former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez. In those 12 wins, fans saw Chandler register 5 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 2 decision wins.

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Michael Chandler would rack up a record of 21 wins and 5 losses before he made his way to the UFC. Then, when he came to Dana White's $12 billion-worth promotion, he started off with a win over Dan Hooker. Chandler would also register a win over Tony Ferguson, however, he would fail three times in his 5-fight UFC career so far, against Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje - the absolute cream of the crop in the lightweight division.

And after his last appearance against Poirier for UFC 281, his bout against Conor McGregor for UFC 303 was canceled as McGregor pulled out citing injury.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</h2>
Michael Chandler has only a couple of endorsement deals. The first one is with a cryptocurrency company called <strong>CoinLoin</strong> and the other is with a whey protein brand named <strong>Dymatize</strong>.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Career Stats and Record</h2>
Michael Chandler's current MMA record stands at 23 wins and 8 losses. The High Ridge native is a finishing expert and hence has a total of 11 knockout wins and 7 submission wins on his record. Out of the 31 fights Chandler's had, only 5 of them were winning via decision. Furthermore, to claim that his UFC debut was impressive would be an understatement, as he won the 'Debut of the Year' honor in 2021.

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Besides that, Michael Chandler has also been rewarded for his tremendous performances. On two occasions, against Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson, 'Iron' was able to earn two 50 grand 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. Chandler also earned bonuses twice for 'Fight of the Night' in the losing efforts against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Charity and Foundation</h2>
Michael Chandler is also quite a philanthropist. He's established an affinity with kids struggling with cancer after he once interacted with a 7-year-old patient named <strong>Robbie Chandler</strong>. The child would, unfortunately, pass away, leaving Chandler in an emotional mess, promoting him to sell customized T-shirts, which had <em>"Blessed"Â </em>imprinted on them, and he even made a tattoo of it on the left side of his chest. The revenue generated from theÂ <em>"Blessed"Â </em>T-shirts would go to the<strong> Friends of Kids with Cancer</strong>, which was Michael Chandler's attempt to help children battle cancer.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Titles</h2>
Michael Chandler has won many accolades in the UFC, but never any championship title. However, he was a champion when he spent 10 tears in Bellator.
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 	<li><strong>Bellator Lightweight World Championship (Three times)</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Two successful title defenses (first reign)</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>One successful title defense (second reign)</strong></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Michael Chandlerâ€™s Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.facebook.com/mikechandlermma/</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.michaelchandler.com/</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Â Michael Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">"Iron"</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">24 April, 1986</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">High Ridge, Missouri, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">38</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">5 foot 8 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">155 pounds</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Michael Chandler Sr. andÂ Betty Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">3 (Brothers Matthew and Eric and sister Danielle)</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">German and Irish descent</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">$1-2 million (estimated)</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">$500,000 (estimated base salary)</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Brie Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">2 boys (Hap and Ace)</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Kill Cliff FC, Nashville MMA</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 457.858%">Former 3-time Bellator Lightweight Champion</td>
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Michael Chandler

Who is Michael Chandler? Michael Chandler is one of the most popular MMA fighters in the world. Fighting under the UFC banner in the lightweight division, he is currently ranked 7th in the UFC rankings and has butted heads against some of the biggest names his division has to offer. Chandler is known for his amazing physique, aggressive fighting style, and his blue-collar work ethic. Michael Chandler&#8217;s Early Life Michael Chandler was welcomed into this world on 24 April 1986 in the census-designated place named High Ridge in Missouri. His parents are Michael Chandler Sr. and Betty Chandler, and he is one of four siblings in his household. By citizenship, Chandler is American with an ethnic background related to German and Irish heritage. According to the lightweight star&#8217;s website, &#8216;Iron&#8217; comes from a Middle American family, who&#8217;re extremely hardworking. While there isn&#8217;t much to talk about his mother&#8217;s profession, his father was a union carpenter and a secretary. MMA: UFC 274-Chandler vs Ferguson, May 7, 2022 Phoenix, Arizona, USA Michael Chandler celebrates during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, 07.05.2022 19:41:12, 18361669, Michael Chandler, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 18361669 The success Michael Chandler had in his life, he claims, is because of the support system his father provided him. He would also talk about his father&#8217;s sacrifices, with his mother by his side, has been the quintessential factor for his standing as a top-tier athlete in mixed martial arts. As a young athlete, Chandler found tremendous success in wrestling, with 100 career wins and becoming a Division I All-American, which is just a couple of accolades on the list of many more. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Wife and Children Michael Chandler&#8217;s been off the market for a while as he&#8217;s married now. He has been with his wife, Brie Chandler, for over a decade, and they got engaged in 2014. The decision to tie the knot came in September of that year, and ever since, they have been each other&#8217;s backbones. Meanwhile, Brie possesses an extensive background from an educational point of view. Pursuing Biology and Psychology at Taylor University in Indiana was her first step, as Chandler&#8217;s wife also acquired her graduation degree with a master&#8217;s in Physician Assistant studies.  &nbsp;      View this post on Instagram            &nbsp; A post shared by Michael Chandler (@mikechandlermma)  Michael Chandler and his wife also have two children, two boys, but they&#8217;re not his biological sons. &#8216;Iron&#8217; and his wife, Brie, love the idea of adoption and through that they welcomed their first son Hap of African-American descent in 2017 to their family, followed by another African-American child, Ace, who joined Chandler&#8217;s family in April 2022. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Net Worth 2024 &#8216;Iron&#8217; has been fighting in the world of MMA since 2009. But it&#8217;s only been a few years of him fighting in the UFC, and he&#8217;s one of the very few non-champion UFC fighters who&#8217;ve ever touched the million-dollar mark in terms of a single payout. As of 2024, Chandler&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be looming around the $1-2 million mark. The biggest payout the 38-year-old ever received amounted to an estimated total of $1,074,500 for the Tony Ferguson fight at UFC 274, which also included bonuses. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Career Timeline After turning pro, Michael Chandler spent almost a decade fighting in UFC&#8217;s rival promotion, Bellator. After fighting in Strikeforce and a regional promotion, racking up a 3-fight winning steak, &#8216;Iron&#8217; would join Bellator in 2010 and extend his undefeated record to 12-0. That was the longest winning streak of his professional MMA career, defeating the likes of Patricky Pitbull, and former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez. In those 12 wins, fans saw Chandler register 5 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 2 decision wins. MMA: UFC 274-Chandler vs Ferguson, May 7, 2022 Phoenix, Arizona, USA Michael Chandler during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, 07.05.2022 19:35:20, 18361640, Michael Chandler, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 18361640 Michael Chandler would rack up a record of 21 wins and 5 losses before he made his way to the UFC. Then, when he came to Dana White&#8217;s $12 billion-worth promotion, he started off with a win over Dan Hooker. Chandler would also register a win over Tony Ferguson, however, he would fail three times in his 5-fight UFC career so far, against Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje &#8211; the absolute cream of the crop in the lightweight division. And after his last appearance against Poirier for UFC 281, his bout against Conor McGregor for UFC 303 was canceled as McGregor pulled out citing injury. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Michael Chandler has only a couple of endorsement deals. The first one is with a cryptocurrency company called CoinLoin and the other is with a whey protein brand named Dymatize. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Career Stats and Record Michael Chandler&#8217;s current MMA record stands at 23 wins and 8 losses. The High Ridge native is a finishing expert and hence has a total of 11 knockout wins and 7 submission wins on his record. Out of the 31 fights Chandler&#8217;s had, only 5 of them were winning via decision. Furthermore, to claim that his UFC debut was impressive would be an understatement, as he won the &#8216;Debut of the Year&#8217; honor in 2021. May 16, 2021, Houston, Texas, USA: HOUSTON &#8211; May 15, 2021: for SPORTS. UFC No. 3 Lightweight Charles Oliveira of Brazil red gloves defeats UFC No. 4 Lightweight Michael Chandler of the United States blue gloves in a Second Round TKO referee stoppage at the Toyota Center during UFC 262: Olivera vs. Chandler. Houston USA &#8211; ZUMAb177 20210516_zap_b177_061 Copyright: xTaidghxBarronx Besides that, Michael Chandler has also been rewarded for his tremendous performances. On two occasions, against Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson, &#8216;Iron&#8217; was able to earn two 50 grand &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses. Chandler also earned bonuses twice for &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; in the losing efforts against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Charity and Foundation Michael Chandler is also quite a philanthropist. He&#8217;s established an affinity with kids struggling with cancer after he once interacted with a 7-year-old patient named Robbie Chandler. The child would, unfortunately, pass away, leaving Chandler in an emotional mess, promoting him to sell customized T-shirts, which had &#8220;Blessed&#8221;Â imprinted on them, and he even made a tattoo of it on the left side of his chest. The revenue generated from theÂ &#8220;Blessed&#8221;Â T-shirts would go to the Friends of Kids with Cancer, which was Michael Chandler&#8217;s attempt to help children battle cancer. Michael Chandlerâ€™s Titles Michael Chandler has won many accolades in the UFC, but never any championship title. However, he was a champion when he spent 10 tears in Bellator. Bellator Lightweight World Championship (Three times) Two successful title defenses (first reign) One successful title defense (second reign) Michael Chandlerâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikechandlermma/?hl=en  Twitter https://twitter.com/MikeChandlerMMA  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mikechandlermma/  Website https://www.michaelchandler.com/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Â Michael Chandler  Nickname &#8220;Iron&#8221;  Date Of Birth 24 April, 1986  Birth Place High Ridge, Missouri, United States  Age 38  Height 5 foot 8 inches  Weight 155 pounds  Parents Michael Chandler Sr. andÂ Betty Chandler  Siblings 3 (Brothers Matthew and Eric and sister Danielle)  Nationality American  Ethnicity German and Irish descent  Net Worth $1-2 million (estimated)  Salary $500,000 (estimated base salary)  Spouse Brie Chandler  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children 2 boys (Hap and Ace)  Profession Mixed Martial Artist  Team Kill Cliff FC, Nashville MMA  Titles Former 3-time Bellator Lightweight Champion

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 268: Latest News, Fight Card, Where to Watch</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 268 is around the corner, with two highly anticipated rematches headlining this exciting event. The PPV </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">will take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, on Saturday, November 06, 2021. The <a href="https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-268" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fight card</a> will feature two title bouts along with several other exciting match-ups.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 268: Main Event</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Current UFC welterweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kamaru-usman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kamaru Usman</a> will defend his title in a highly anticipated rematch against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/colby-covington/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colby Covington</a>. The pair first clashed at UFC 245 in December 2019, where Usman emerged <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fight-details/82177c0f91d9618a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">victorious</a> via TKO in the fifth round. </span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-813143 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/240866390_4315468441822406_3538638734229960820_n.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="1350" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Covington will aim to avenge his loss against 'The Nigerian Nightmare' to become the new UFC welterweight champion. However, Usman won't be a walk in the park for the 'Chaos.'</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 268: Main Card</span></h2>
<table>
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<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
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<tr>
<td>Welterweight</td>
<td>Kamaru Usman (C) vs. Colby Covington 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Women's Strawweight</td>
<td>Rose Namajunas (C) vs. Zhang Weili 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lightweight</td>
<td>Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Featherweight</td>
<td>Shane Burgos vs. Billy Quarantillo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bantamweight</td>
<td>Frankie Edgar vs. Marlon Vera</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Fans can look up to another title clash in the co-main event at UFC 268. Current UFC women's strawweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rose Namajunas</a> will defend her title in a rematch against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zhang-weili/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zhang Weili</a>. The pair first clash at UFC 261 in April 2021, where Namajunas dethroned Weili by claiming a dominating head kick KO <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fight-details/6d8da45352344964" target="_blank" rel="noopener">victory</a> in the first round.</span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-813139 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FAk2DI_UcA0BOom.jpg" alt="" width="831" height="1200" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Another exciting bout to watch out for is the intriguing lightweight clash between <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Justin Gaethje</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Chandler</a>. Both fighters will step inside the octagon after suffering a loss in a UFC lightweight title clash. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Meanwhile, an intriguing bantamweight clash between <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frankie-edgar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frankie Edgar</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Marlon-Vera/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marlon Vera</a> will be the first bout of the main card.</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 268: Preliminary Card</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
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<tr>
<td>Middleweight</td>
<td>Alex Pereira vs. Andreas <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Michailidis</span></td>
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<tr>
<td>Lightweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Al Iaquinta vs. Bobby Green</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Middleweight</td>
<td>Phil Hawes vs. Chris Curtis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Middleweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Edmen Shahbazyan</span> vs. <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Nassourdine Imavov</span></td>
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<td>Welterweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ian Garry vs. Jordan Williams</span></td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The preliminary card is stacked with several rising prospects. A welterweight bout between Ian Garry and Jordan Williams will kick off the prelims. Meanwhile, a middleweight bout between Alex Pereira and Andreas Michailidis will headline the prelims.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Fans can also look up to Al Iaquinta's UFC comeback fight against rising prospect Bobby Green. </span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-813151 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/240836862_4287619377999634_370060453223483552_n.jpg" alt="" width="1169" height="1169" />

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The only ranked contender in the preliminary card will be Edmen Shahbazyan, who holds the #11 position in the UFC middleweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>. Shahbazyan will clash against rising prospect Nassourdine Imavov.</span>
<h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 268: Early Preliminary Card</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Heavyweight</td>
<td>Gian Villante vs. Chris Barnette</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Light Heavyweight</td>
<td>Aleksa Camur vs. John Allan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Featherweight</td>
<td>Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. TJ Laramie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flyweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">CJ Vergara vs. Ode Osbourne</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">An exciting flyweight bout between CJ Vergara and Ode Osbourne will kick off UFC 268, as it will be the first bout of the early prelims.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Meanwhile, the journeyman Chris Barnett will aim to put on a show in his second UFC fight against Gian Villante.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tickets for UFC 268</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As already mentioned above, UFC 268 will take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Viewers who wish to see the action live from the MSG Arena can <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3B005B24A3740C7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">purchase</a> the tickets from the official UFC website. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Where to watch UFC 268?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Viewers from the USA and Canada can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and <a href="https://plus.espn.com/ppv-ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN+</a>. The ESPN+ subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">If you are an existing subscriber, the PPV price for UFC 268 will be $69.99. However, new subscribers can purchase a bundle of UFC 268 PPV with one year of ESPN+ for $89.98. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/ufc-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.178692" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TSN</a>. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">UK viewers can get access to UFC 268 on BT Sport Box Office. The PPV price for the same is £19.95. Viewers from the UK can watch the event live on BT Sport's <a href="https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> and app. Meanwhile, UFC 268 will air in India on Sony LIV App or Sony Ten TV Channels. Indian viewers will require a premium subscription to watch UFC 268 live on Sony LIV App or <a href="https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/fight-sports-ufc-1700000192" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass <a href="https://welcome.ufcfightpass.com/#PPV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Date and Timings for UFC 268?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the United States and Canada, UFC 268 will take place on Saturday, November 06, 2021. The event will begin at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT as the early prelims start at that time. Meanwhile, the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, and the main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will start at 1 am BST on Sunday, November 07, 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In India, the preliminary card will begin at 5:30 am IST on Sunday, November 07, 2021. Indian viewers can expect the main card to begin around 7:30 am IST.</span>
<table style="height: 652px" width="544">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 6 pm ET,

Preliminary Card: 8 pm ET,

Main Card: 10 pm ET,

Saturday, 06 November 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Kingdom</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 11 pm BST (Sat, 06 November),

Preliminary Card: 1 am BST (Sun, 07 November),

Main Card: 3 am BST (Sun, 07 November)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 3 pm PT,

Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT,

Main Card: 7 pm PT,

Saturday, 06 November 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>India</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 3:30 am IST

Preliminary Card: 5:30 am IST

Main Card: 7:30 am IST

Sunday, 07 November 2021</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

UFC 268

UFC 268: Latest News, Fight Card, Where to Watch UFC 268 is around the corner, with two highly anticipated rematches headlining this exciting event. The PPV will take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, on Saturday, November 06, 2021. The fight card will feature two title bouts along with several other exciting match-ups. UFC 268: Main Event Current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will defend his title in a highly anticipated rematch against Colby Covington. The pair first clashed at UFC 245 in December 2019, where Usman emerged victorious via TKO in the fifth round.  Covington will aim to avenge his loss against &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; to become the new UFC welterweight champion. However, Usman won&#8217;t be a walk in the park for the &#8216;Chaos.&#8217; UFC 268: Main Card  Weight Class  Fighters  Welterweight Kamaru Usman (C) vs. Colby Covington 2  Women&#8217;s Strawweight Rose Namajunas (C) vs. Zhang Weili 2  Lightweight Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler  Featherweight Shane Burgos vs. Billy Quarantillo  Bantamweight Frankie Edgar vs. Marlon Vera  Fans can look up to another title clash in the co-main event at UFC 268. Current UFC women&#8217;s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will defend her title in a rematch against Zhang Weili. The pair first clash at UFC 261 in April 2021, where Namajunas dethroned Weili by claiming a dominating head kick KO victory in the first round. Another exciting bout to watch out for is the intriguing lightweight clash between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. Both fighters will step inside the octagon after suffering a loss in a UFC lightweight title clash.  Meanwhile, an intriguing bantamweight clash between Frankie Edgar and Marlon Vera will be the first bout of the main card. UFC 268: Preliminary Card  Weight Class  Fighters  Middleweight Alex Pereira vs. Andreas Michailidis  Lightweight Al Iaquinta vs. Bobby Green  Middleweight Phil Hawes vs. Chris Curtis  Middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Nassourdine Imavov  Welterweight Ian Garry vs. Jordan Williams  The preliminary card is stacked with several rising prospects. A welterweight bout between Ian Garry and Jordan Williams will kick off the prelims. Meanwhile, a middleweight bout between Alex Pereira and Andreas Michailidis will headline the prelims. Fans can also look up to Al Iaquinta&#8217;s UFC comeback fight against rising prospect Bobby Green.  The only ranked contender in the preliminary card will be Edmen Shahbazyan, who holds the #11 position in the UFC middleweight rankings. Shahbazyan will clash against rising prospect Nassourdine Imavov. UFC 268: Early Preliminary Card  Weight Class  Fighters  Heavyweight Gian Villante vs. Chris Barnette  Light Heavyweight Aleksa Camur vs. John Allan  Featherweight Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. TJ Laramie  Flyweight CJ Vergara vs. Ode Osbourne  An exciting flyweight bout between CJ Vergara and Ode Osbourne will kick off UFC 268, as it will be the first bout of the early prelims. Meanwhile, the journeyman Chris Barnett will aim to put on a show in his second UFC fight against Gian Villante. Tickets for UFC 268 As already mentioned above, UFC 268 will take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Viewers who wish to see the action live from the MSG Arena can purchase the tickets from the official UFC website.  Where to watch UFC 268? Viewers from the USA and Canada can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and ESPN+. The ESPN+ subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99.  If you are an existing subscriber, the PPV price for UFC 268 will be $69.99. However, new subscribers can purchase a bundle of UFC 268 PPV with one year of ESPN+ for $89.98. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on TSN.  UK viewers can get access to UFC 268 on BT Sport Box Office. The PPV price for the same is £19.95. Viewers from the UK can watch the event live on BT Sport&#8217;s website and app. Meanwhile, UFC 268 will air in India on Sony LIV App or Sony Ten TV Channels. Indian viewers will require a premium subscription to watch UFC 268 live on Sony LIV App or website. Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass website. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99. Date and Timings for UFC 268? In the United States and Canada, UFC 268 will take place on Saturday, November 06, 2021. The event will begin at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT as the early prelims start at that time. Meanwhile, the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, and the main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. In the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will start at 1 am BST on Sunday, November 07, 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST. In India, the preliminary card will begin at 5:30 am IST on Sunday, November 07, 2021. Indian viewers can expect the main card to begin around 7:30 am IST.  United States Early Prelims: 6 pm ET, Preliminary Card: 8 pm ET, Main Card: 10 pm ET, Saturday, 06 November 2021  United Kingdom Early Prelims: 11 pm BST (Sat, 06 November), Preliminary Card: 1 am BST (Sun, 07 November), Main Card: 3 am BST (Sun, 07 November)  Canada Early Prelims: 3 pm PT, Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT, Main Card: 7 pm PT, Saturday, 06 November 2021  India Early Prelims: 3:30 am IST Preliminary Card: 5:30 am IST Main Card: 7:30 am IST Sunday, 07 November 2021

BREAKING: Justin Gaethje Returns to Take on Michael Chandler at UFC 268 Targeted for Madison Square Garden

UFC 268 is shaping up to be an epic card for the UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden