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<h2 style="text-align: center">Colby Covington: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More</h2>
<h3><strong>Who is Colby Covington?</strong></h3>
Colby 'Chaos' Covington is one of the most renowned fighters in the UFC. A part of the promotion's Welterweight roster, Covington is a former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion. As of 2024, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Early Life</h3>
Born on February 22, 1988, in Clovis, California, USA, Colby Covington was raised in a middle-class family by his parents Brad and Noelle Covington. He spent much of his early life in Oregon, where he attended the Thurston High School in Springfield. Taking after his father's passion for wrestling, he started learning the sport and began impressing everyone in his school as a wrestler. He then won the state championship as a senior, and this earned him the attention of college scouts who got him enrolled at Iowa Central Community College.

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In his college years, Covington then won the NJCAA Championships in 2007 at 165lbs while also being roommates with Jon Jones. After finding major success as a junior college-level athlete, he soon took a transfer to Oregon State University. In his senior college, Covington truly became a chaotic opponent for whoever he faced, becoming a two-time Pac-10 Conference champion in 2010 and 2011 (at 174lbs) and earning the All-American honors.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Girlfriend</h3>
Not much is known about Covington's dating life, but it was rumored that he was in an alleged relationship with UFC fighter Polyana Viana. While the duo did not directly confirm their relationship, it was insinuated by Covington that he had a sexual relationship with the Brazilian fighter. He stated that his being with Viana was part of the reason why he decided not to accept a short-notice fight against Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Net Worth 2024</h3>
Covington is one of the best fighters in the UFC, and it is no secret that once you climb the ranks of the promotion, Dana White does not shy away from paying you a hefty sum for a fight. As a result, Colby Covington has managed to earn himself a net worth of 3 to 5 million dollars. His total recorded MMA fight earnings so far have been about $4,423,000.

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He started with a base salary of $8000, however, as he kept on climbing the ranks in the world of MMA, 'Chaos' has now earned himself a base salary of $750,000. Adding to it the sponsorship money and bonus that he earns, it is safe to say that the American fighter has truly earned major success in his life. In fact, his last fight against Leon Edwards earned him around $800k despite being on the losing end.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Career Timeline</h3>
With his impressive background in martial arts and years of being a prodigy, it’s no surprise that Colby Covington became one of the best Welterweights in the UFC. With a career full of wrestling accolades and a brash attitude that rubs his opponents the wrong way, Colby has actually managed to come a long way in his life with some major achievements in the journey so far.

Here are some of the highlights on his path to becoming one of the UFC's best fighters:
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 	<li>2011: Covington completes his collegiate wrestling career and is recruited by Dan Lambert to join the American Top Team. He soon begins his professional career and earns himself a record of 5–0. He defeats the likes of David Hayes, Jason Jackson, and Jay Ellis in competitions such as Absolute FC 21, CFA, and Fight Time.</li>
 	<li>2014: Colby Covington gets signed by the UFC. He made his debut against Anying Wang at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le and won the bout via technical knockout.</li>
 	<li>2015: Covington earns his first pro-MMA loss against Warlley Alves via submission at UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor.</li>
 	<li>2018: 'Chaos' defeated Rafael dos Anjos on UFC 225 via unanimous decision to win the interim welterweight title.</li>
 	<li>2019: Covington fights Kamaru Usman for the undisputed welterweight title at UFC 245. He loses the fight in the final round via TKO.</li>
 	<li>2021: Covington fought Kamaru Usman for the second time, however, he failed yet again. This time, it was a unanimous decision loss for 'Chaos.'</li>
 	<li>2023: Colby Covington's last match to date. He faced Leon Edwards in a losing effort at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington.</li>
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<h3>Colby Covington’s Partnerships and Endorsements</h3>
Colby Covington has tie-ups with some major companies such as HotelPlanner, and Real My Bookie. He is also the brand ambassador for the Bc Game.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Career and Record</h3>
Colby Covington has a pro-MMA record of 17-4-0. Of these 17 wins, 12 victories came in the UFC. In the process, he defeated some major names like Jorge Masvidal, Tyron Woodley, Rafael dos Anjos and Robbie Lawler. However, all his losses also came while being in the UFC. His first loss came against Warlley Alves. His second loss came seven fights later when he fell to Kamaru Usman. Since this loss, he went on to lose the next two out of his four fights, once again losing to Usman before Leon Edwards too gave him his fourth loss in pro-MMA.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Major Achievements and Awards</h3>
'Chaos' is one of the most accomplished wrestlers in the UFC's welterweight division. In his career so far, he has earned some major feats. Here's a list of some of his major accomplishments.

<strong>As a folkstyle wrestler</strong>
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NCAA Division I All-American out of Oregon State University (2011)

Pac-10 174 lb Conference Championship out of Oregon State University (2010, 2011)
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NJCAA 165 lb National Championship out of Iowa Central Community College (2007)
NJCAA All-American out of Iowa Central Community College (2007)
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OSAA 171 lb State Championship out of Thurston High School (2006)[110]

<strong>Grappling</strong>

2013 FILA No-Gi Grappling World Championship – 1st place, 77 kg

<strong>UFC</strong>

Fight of the Night (2 times)
Most significant strikes landed in a UFC Welterweight bout (vs Robbie Lawler)
Most significant and total strikes attempted in a UFC Welterweight bout (515) (vs. Robbie Lawler)
<h3>Colby Covington’s Charity and Foundation</h3>
Covington founded the non-profit organization, "America's Champions Foundation." The main mission of the charity is to provide help and assistance to military veterans and first responders. As a Grandson of a Vietnam and Korean War Veteran, Covington felt the need to make a difference in the lives of those who sacrifice everything for the safety of Americans.
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<h3>Colby Covington’s Titles</h3>
In his professional MMA career so far, Covington has managed to become the top title only once, becoming the UFC interim Welterweight champion in 2018.
<h3>Colby Covington’s Social Media Accounts</h3>
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<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/colbycovington/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colbycovington</a></td>
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<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ColbyCovMMA/?locale=hu_HU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colby "Chaos" Covington UFC</a></td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">Colby Ray Covington</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">'Chaos'</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">February 22, 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">Clovis, California, USA</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">36</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">5 ft 11 in (180 cm)</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">170 lb (77 kg)</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">Candace Covington</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">$3 million to $5 million</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">$750,000</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%"> Was in a rumored relationship with Polyana Viana</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">MMA Masters</td>
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<td style="width: 186.995%">Former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion</td>
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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>
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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.

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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: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-the-Highlight-Gaethje/100044245578537/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">YouTube</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.youtube.com/@justin_gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Justin Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Â November 14, 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Safford, Arizona</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">35</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">5' 11"</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">155 lbs / Lightweight</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Carolina, John Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Marcus Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">German-Mexican</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">6 million USD</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">$500K base salary</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Unmarried</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: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">UFC interim lightweight title, BMF title, WSOF lightweight title</td>
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Justin Gaethje

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

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
Kamarudeen Usman, better known as Kamaru Usman, migrated to the United States when he was eight years old. Usman started wrestling at a young age at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. He was known as "Marty" because his coach could not pronounce his name properly.

'The Nigerian Nightmare' earned the NCAA Division II All American title three times during his time with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He was a two-time national finalist and <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://infohub.projecttopics.org/1910342-kamaru-usman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">became</a> the NCAA DII champion in 2010.

Usman made his MMA debut in 2012 and won his first match via a second-round TKO. Unfortunately, he lost his second bout via a rear-naked choke. Usman claims that he did not realize the importance of Jiu-Jitsu before this fight. As of October 2023, Usman sits at #1 in the UFC welterweight division <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: UFC Career</h2>
After amassing a 5-1 record, Usman received the opportunity to be on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. He won both of his matches and then submitted Hayder Hassan to win the twenty-first season of TUF.

Usman continued racking up wins. He went on a nine-fight win streak in the UFC before facing off against <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tyron-woodley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyron Woodley</a> for the welterweight strap. Usman dominated Woodley to win the belt and then defended it four times.

In his first title defense against Colby Covington at UFC 245, Usman claimed a spectacular fifth-round TKO victory. Then, he defended his title for the second time against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jorge-masvidal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jorge Masvidal</a> at UFC 251, where he won via unanimous decision.

[caption id="attachment_609069" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-609069" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406203714/GettyImages-1255678592.jpg" alt="Kamaru Usman" width="1920" height="1341" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 12: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria battles Jorge Masvidal in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

His third title defense was against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/gilbert-burns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gilbert Burns</a> at UFC 258, where he claimed a magnificent third-round T/KO victory. His last fight was a rematch against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261, where he claimed dominating second-round KO victory. Next, Usman successfully defended his title for the fifth time in another rematch at UFC 268 against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/colby-covington/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colby Covington</a> on November 06, 2021.

However, this proved to be his last title defense, as Usman lost the next fight to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Next, he suffered another loss to the same opponent at UFC 286. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' holds a record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/f1b2aa7853d1ed6e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15-2</a> in his UFC career.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Fighting Style</h2>
On his feet, Usman is not the best striker. However, when he mixes in his takedowns, his striking becomes dangerous. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' may not have a crowd-pleasing style, but he dominates his opponents with his superior wrestling. He has a strong clinch game.

He is also one of the strongest welterweights on the planet. Besides that, very few people can match his pace of fighting. Usman's chain wrestling style is nearly unstoppable.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Achievements</h2>
Usman <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://infohub.projecttopics.org/1910342-kamaru-usman">won</a> the NCAA DII bronze medal in 2008, silver in 2009, and gold in 2010. He <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/07/tuf-21-finale-results-kamaru-usman-taps-hayder-hassan-to-win-tuf-21-crown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> TUF: 21 in 2015 and the UFC welterweight strap in 2019.

Usman has won one 'Fight of the Night' and three 'Performance of the Night' bonuses in his UFC career. He holds a stellar record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kamaru-Usman-120691" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12-3-0</a> in his MMA career.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Net Worth and Salary 2023</h2>
Kamaru has earned over $ $9,460,800 in his UFC career, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://mmasalaries.com/kamaru-usman-fighter-salary-net-worth-and-info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMA Salaries</a>. He banked his highest paycheck in his rematch with Colby Covington, where he earned a whopping $$1,892,000. It is noteworthy that these figures do not include undisclosed bonuses.

Usman has an estimated net worth of $3 million according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/kamaru-usman-net-worth/#:~:text=Kamaru%20Usman%20net%20worth%3A%20Kamaru,Auchi%2C%20Nigeria%20in%20May%201987." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth.</a>

[caption id="attachment_609042" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-609042" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406201807/GettyImages-1179381730.jpg" alt="Kamaru Usman" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman poses on stage during the UFC 245 press conference at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2019 in New York, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Charity</h2>
As of now, Kamaru Usman is not running any charity. However, he plans to start one in the future.

<em>“I have an excellent team, a great manager and we’re going to put something together, we’re going to start a foundation and we’re going to change lives," </em>Kamaru Usman <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2019/03/07/ufc-champ-kamaru-usman-were-going-to-start-a-foundation-and-were-going-to-change-lives/#73b766465b2d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> during UFC 235 post-fight press conference.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Endorsements 2023</h2>
Kamaru Usman has struck a deal with <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/interviews/honor-respect-discipline-kamaru-usman-s-code/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trifecta</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Kamaru Usman?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/usman84kg?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/Kamaruusmanmma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/usman84kg/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>
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<td>Nigerian-American</td>
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<td>170 lbs / Welterweight</td>
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<td>76"</td>
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<td>41"</td>
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<td>20-3-0, 0NC</td>
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<td>0</td>
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<td>10 (9 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission)</td>
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<td>$3 million</td>
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<td>Trifecta</td>
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<td>Unknown</td>
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Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Kamarudeen Usman, better known as Kamaru Usman, migrated to the United States when he was eight years old. Usman started wrestling at a young age at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. He was known as &#8220;Marty&#8221; because his coach could not pronounce his name properly. &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; earned the NCAA Division II All American title three times during his time with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He was a two-time national finalist and became the NCAA DII champion in 2010. Usman made his MMA debut in 2012 and won his first match via a second-round TKO. Unfortunately, he lost his second bout via a rear-naked choke. Usman claims that he did not realize the importance of Jiu-Jitsu before this fight. As of October 2023, Usman sits at #1 in the UFC welterweight division rankings. Kamaru Usman: UFC Career After amassing a 5-1 record, Usman received the opportunity to be on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. He won both of his matches and then submitted Hayder Hassan to win the twenty-first season of TUF. Usman continued racking up wins. He went on a nine-fight win streak in the UFC before facing off against Tyron Woodley for the welterweight strap. Usman dominated Woodley to win the belt and then defended it four times. In his first title defense against Colby Covington at UFC 245, Usman claimed a spectacular fifth-round TKO victory. Then, he defended his title for the second time against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251, where he won via unanimous decision. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; JULY 12: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria battles Jorge Masvidal in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) His third title defense was against Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, where he claimed a magnificent third-round T/KO victory. His last fight was a rematch against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261, where he claimed dominating second-round KO victory. Next, Usman successfully defended his title for the fifth time in another rematch at UFC 268 against Colby Covington on November 06, 2021. However, this proved to be his last title defense, as Usman lost the next fight to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Next, he suffered another loss to the same opponent at UFC 286. &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; holds a record of 15-2 in his UFC career. Kamaru Usman: Fighting Style On his feet, Usman is not the best striker. However, when he mixes in his takedowns, his striking becomes dangerous. &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; may not have a crowd-pleasing style, but he dominates his opponents with his superior wrestling. He has a strong clinch game. He is also one of the strongest welterweights on the planet. Besides that, very few people can match his pace of fighting. Usman&#8217;s chain wrestling style is nearly unstoppable. Kamaru Usman: Achievements Usman won the NCAA DII bronze medal in 2008, silver in 2009, and gold in 2010. He won TUF: 21 in 2015 and the UFC welterweight strap in 2019. Usman has won one &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; and three &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses in his UFC career. He holds a stellar record of 12-3-0 in his MMA career. Kamaru Usman: Net Worth and Salary 2023 Kamaru has earned over $ $9,460,800 in his UFC career, according to MMA Salaries. He banked his highest paycheck in his rematch with Colby Covington, where he earned a whopping $$1,892,000. It is noteworthy that these figures do not include undisclosed bonuses. Usman has an estimated net worth of $3 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; NOVEMBER 01: UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman poses on stage during the UFC 245 press conference at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2019 in New York, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Kamaru Usman: Charity As of now, Kamaru Usman is not running any charity. However, he plans to start one in the future. “I have an excellent team, a great manager and we’re going to put something together, we’re going to start a foundation and we’re going to change lives,&#8221; Kamaru Usman said during UFC 235 post-fight press conference. Kamaru Usman: Endorsements 2023 Kamaru Usman has struck a deal with Trifecta. How to Contact Kamaru Usman? Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  Nickname The Nigerian Nightmare  Age 36  Nationality Nigerian-American  Born May 11, 1987  Hometown Auchi, Nigeria  Gym Blackzillians, Florida, USA  Height 6 ft 0 in  Weight/Division 170 lbs / Welterweight  Reach 76&#8243;  Leg Reach 41&#8243;  Record 20-3-0, 0NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppages 10 (9 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission)  Net Worth $3 million  Endorsements Trifecta  Partner Unknown  Marital Status Unknown  Kids NA  &nbsp;

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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">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.instagram.com/mikechandlermma/?hl=en</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Twitter</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://twitter.com/MikeChandlerMMA</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Facebook</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">https://www.facebook.com/mikechandlermma/</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5568%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<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: 457.858%">24 April, 1986</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">High Ridge, Missouri, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">38</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">5 foot 8 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">155 pounds</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Michael Chandler Sr. andÂ Betty Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">3 (Brothers Matthew and Eric and sister Danielle)</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">German and Irish descent</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">$1-2 million (estimated)</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">$500,000 (estimated base salary)</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Brie Chandler</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">2 boys (Hap and Ace)</td>
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<td style="width: 457.858%">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<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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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean Strickland: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Sean Strickland?</strong></h2>
UFC's 'Tarzan' Sean Strickland is one controversial fighter. From unfiltered opinions to the octagon, his antics don't disappoint his fans. Apart from a fighter with controversial opinions, Strickland is also the UFC middleweight champion!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Sean Stricklandâ€™s Early Life</strong></h2>
Sean Strickland's parents' information is not available, and he experienced a physically and mentally abusive upbringing in a household with his father in Corona, California. Angered by the difficult circumstances at home, Strickland's response to the challenges resulted in him getting expelled from every school he attended.

He talked about this in detail on the JRE Podcast with the popular UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and 'This Past Weekend' Podcast with Theo Von. Both podcasts resulted in fans standing up for Strickland with emotions and empathy!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Sean Strickland: Girlfriend</b></h2>
There is not much information available about Strickland's love life. However, he revealed his partner in an episode of the UFC 297 Embedded series. This was the first time fans got to know about his partner.

However, no personal information about Strickland's partner is known. He addressed her as KJ in the video. Fans want to know more about her and other aspects of Strickland's personal life.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Sean Strickland: Net worth 2024</b></h2>
AccordingÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mediareferee.com/sean-strickland-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to Media Referee</a>,Â <strong>Sean Strickland</strong> reported to has a net worth of $1 million back in 2023. But after his victory against Israel Adesanya, it has significantly increased to ~ $2.5 million. Moreover, <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ufc/293-adesanya-strickland-payouts-fighters-salaries-bm05/">his largest payout</a> in a single fight came in his victory over Adesanya, where he received a substantial amount of $1.5 million.

[caption id="attachment_932202" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="size-full wp-image-932202" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Sean-Strickland-1.jpg" alt="UFC Fight Night : Sean Strickland vs Jack Hermansson" width="612" height="410" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 05: (R-L) Sean Strickland punches Jack Hermansson of Sweden in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: left">Strickland is a formidable and well-rounded fighter known for his aggressive and relentless style. He combines exceptional striking skills with solid grappling proficiency, making him a great stand-up fighter and an elite submission grappler. Strickland utilizes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to tire out his opponents and aims for a knockout. He is determined to finish fights early but is also prepared to go the distance if necessary.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean Stricklandâ€™s Career Timeline</strong></h2>
'Tarzan' started his professional MMA career in 2008 with a win overÂ <strong>Tyler Pottett</strong>. He went on to achieve an undefeated record of 9-0 in the King of the Cage promotion. Strickland won the King of the Cage Middleweight Championship in 2012 and defended it three times before signing with the UFC.

In his UFC debut in 2014, Strickland submittedÂ <strong>Bubba McDaniel</strong>Â with a rear-naked choke. He continued his success with victories overÂ <strong>Luke Barnatt</strong>Â andÂ <strong>Igor Arajo</strong>. Strickland suffered a loss toÂ <strong>Santiago Ponzinibbio,</strong>Â but bounced back with wins againstÂ <strong>Alex Garcia</strong>Â andÂ <strong>Tom Breese</strong>.

After a knee injury forced him to withdraw from a bout, Strickland faced tough competition inÂ <strong>Kamaru Usman</strong>Â but lost via unanimous decision. He rebounded by defeating Court McGee, but suffered a knockout loss toÂ <strong>Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos</strong>. Following a two-year layoff due to a motorcycle accident, Strickland returned to the octagon and earned wins overÂ <strong>Jack Marshman</strong>Â and<strong>Â Brendan Allen</strong>. He continued his winning streak by defeatingÂ <strong>Krzysztof Jotko</strong>Â andÂ <strong>Uriah Hall</strong>.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1885066" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1022245918h.jpg" alt="" />

Although his scheduled fight withÂ <strong>Luke Rockhold</strong>Â was canceled, Strickland secured a split decision win overÂ <strong>Jack Hermansson</strong>. In his most recent fight, he facedÂ <strong>Jared Cannonier</strong>Â and suffered a submission loss. However, changing the wave to his favor, Strickland stepped up to faceÂ <strong>Nassourdine Imavov</strong>Â at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov and emerged victorious, securing a win via unanimous decision in the fight.

Next, Strickland faced <strong>Abusupiyan Magomedov</strong> at UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1, 2023. After defeating his opponent, 'Tarzan' earned a title shot! He faced former champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, and came out victorious via a unanimous decision.

Then in UFC 297, Strickland lost his first-ever title defense against Dricus du Plessis. And now he is set to face Paulo Costa for UFC 302 to get back in the title run again!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean Stricklandâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Some of Tarzan's list of partnerships and endorsements include <span style="font-weight: 400">Monster Energy drink, Full Violence, The Gun Store (Las Vegas), and XILE.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean Stricklandâ€™s Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Sean Strickland currently holds a career record of 28-6-0, with 11-2 TKO, and 4-0 submissions.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Sean Strickland: Achievements</b></h2>
Strickland's achievements extend beyond the UFC. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was once crowned the King of the Cage middleweight champion. During his reign, he successfully defended the title five times, showcasing his dominance in the promotion.

In recognition of his remarkable comeback, Strickland was named the 2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year by both MMAjunkie.com and Sherdog, solidifying his status as a resilient and accomplished fighter in the world of mixed martial arts. He was also named the '2023 Male Fighter of the Year' by MMAjunkie.com. Here's a list of his accolades:
<h3>Ultimate Fighting Championship</h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Three times)Â </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most significant strikes attempted in a UFC Middleweight bout (428) (vs. Uriah Hall)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sherdog</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean Stricklandâ€™s Titles</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>King of the Cage</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">KOTC Middleweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Five successful title defenses</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Â <strong>Sean Stricklandâ€™s Social Media Accounts</strong></span></h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/strickland_mma_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/SStricklandMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Tarzan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>February 27, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hometown</td>
<td>Anaheim, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'1"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>76"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leg Reach?</td>
<td>41.5"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>28-5-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight / Division</td>
<td>185 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$2.5 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status/Partner Name</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Sean Strickland? UFC&#8217;s &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; Sean Strickland is one controversial fighter. From unfiltered opinions to the octagon, his antics don&#8217;t disappoint his fans. Apart from a fighter with controversial opinions, Strickland is also the UFC middleweight champion! Â Sean Stricklandâ€™s Early Life Sean Strickland&#8217;s parents&#8217; information is not available, and he experienced a physically and mentally abusive upbringing in a household with his father in Corona, California. Angered by the difficult circumstances at home, Strickland&#8217;s response to the challenges resulted in him getting expelled from every school he attended. He talked about this in detail on the JRE Podcast with the popular UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and &#8216;This Past Weekend&#8217; Podcast with Theo Von. Both podcasts resulted in fans standing up for Strickland with emotions and empathy! Sean Strickland: Girlfriend There is not much information available about Strickland&#8217;s love life. However, he revealed his partner in an episode of the UFC 297 Embedded series. This was the first time fans got to know about his partner. However, no personal information about Strickland&#8217;s partner is known. He addressed her as KJ in the video. Fans want to know more about her and other aspects of Strickland&#8217;s personal life. Sean Strickland: Net worth 2024 AccordingÂ to Media Referee,Â Sean Strickland reported to has a net worth of $1 million back in 2023. But after his victory against Israel Adesanya, it has significantly increased to ~ $2.5 million. Moreover, his largest payout in a single fight came in his victory over Adesanya, where he received a substantial amount of $1.5 million. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; FEBRUARY 05: (R-L) Sean Strickland punches Jack Hermansson of Sweden in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Strickland is a formidable and well-rounded fighter known for his aggressive and relentless style. He combines exceptional striking skills with solid grappling proficiency, making him a great stand-up fighter and an elite submission grappler. Strickland utilizes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to tire out his opponents and aims for a knockout. He is determined to finish fights early but is also prepared to go the distance if necessary. Sean Stricklandâ€™s Career Timeline &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; started his professional MMA career in 2008 with a win overÂ Tyler Pottett. He went on to achieve an undefeated record of 9-0 in the King of the Cage promotion. Strickland won the King of the Cage Middleweight Championship in 2012 and defended it three times before signing with the UFC. In his UFC debut in 2014, Strickland submittedÂ Bubba McDanielÂ with a rear-naked choke. He continued his success with victories overÂ Luke BarnattÂ andÂ Igor Arajo. Strickland suffered a loss toÂ Santiago Ponzinibbio,Â but bounced back with wins againstÂ Alex GarciaÂ andÂ Tom Breese. After a knee injury forced him to withdraw from a bout, Strickland faced tough competition inÂ Kamaru UsmanÂ but lost via unanimous decision. He rebounded by defeating Court McGee, but suffered a knockout loss toÂ Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Following a two-year layoff due to a motorcycle accident, Strickland returned to the octagon and earned wins overÂ Jack MarshmanÂ andÂ Brendan Allen. He continued his winning streak by defeatingÂ Krzysztof JotkoÂ andÂ Uriah Hall. Although his scheduled fight withÂ Luke RockholdÂ was canceled, Strickland secured a split decision win overÂ Jack Hermansson. In his most recent fight, he facedÂ Jared CannonierÂ and suffered a submission loss. However, changing the wave to his favor, Strickland stepped up to faceÂ Nassourdine ImavovÂ at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov and emerged victorious, securing a win via unanimous decision in the fight. Next, Strickland faced Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1, 2023. After defeating his opponent, &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; earned a title shot! He faced former champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, and came out victorious via a unanimous decision. Then in UFC 297, Strickland lost his first-ever title defense against Dricus du Plessis. And now he is set to face Paulo Costa for UFC 302 to get back in the title run again! Sean Stricklandâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Some of Tarzan&#8217;s list of partnerships and endorsements include Monster Energy drink, Full Violence, The Gun Store (Las Vegas), and XILE. Sean Stricklandâ€™s Career Stats and Record Sean Strickland currently holds a career record of 28-6-0, with 11-2 TKO, and 4-0 submissions. Sean Strickland: Achievements Strickland&#8217;s achievements extend beyond the UFC. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was once crowned the King of the Cage middleweight champion. During his reign, he successfully defended the title five times, showcasing his dominance in the promotion. In recognition of his remarkable comeback, Strickland was named the 2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year by both MMAjunkie.com and Sherdog, solidifying his status as a resilient and accomplished fighter in the world of mixed martial arts. He was also named the &#8216;2023 Male Fighter of the Year&#8217; by MMAjunkie.com. Here&#8217;s a list of his accolades: Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Performance of the Night (Three times)Â  Most significant strikes attempted in a UFC Middleweight bout (428) (vs. Uriah Hall) MMAjunkie.com 2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year 2023 Male Fighter of the Year Sherdog 2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year Sean Stricklandâ€™s Titles Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Middleweight Championship (One time) King of the Cage KOTC Middleweight Championship (One time) Five successful title defenses Â Sean Stricklandâ€™s Social Media Accounts Instagram,Â Twitter  Nickname Tarzan  Age 32  Born February 27, 1991  Nationality American  Hometown Anaheim, United States  Height 6&#8217;1&#8243;  Reach 76&#8243;  Leg Reach? 41.5&#8243;  MMA Record 28-5-0  Active Win Streak 1  Weight / Division 185 lbs  Net Worth $2.5 million  Marital Status/Partner Name NA

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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>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Middleweight</td>
<td>Alex Pereira vs. Andreas <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Michailidis</span></td>
</tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welterweight</td>
<td><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ian Garry vs. Jordan Williams</span></td>
</tr>
</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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<td>Canada</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 3 pm PT,

Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT,

Main Card: 7 pm PT,

Saturday, 06 November 2021</td>
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<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>
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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: UFC Middleweight Prospect Edmen Shahbazyan Makes His Octagon Return on UFC 268

Edmen Shahbazyan, Nassourdine Imavov, and the other fighters competing at UFC 268.