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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Wife, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Dana White? </strong></h2>
Dana Frederick White Jr. is a name that every MMA fanatic knows. From running away from mobsters to running the biggest MMA promotion in the world, White has come a long way. An organization he and his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought for $2 million, now stands at nearly $7-8 million.

He played an instrumental role in making the UFC the household brand it is today. He started his career as a bouncer and climbed the ladder to become one of the most successful businesspeople worldwide. His business acumen, shrewd tactics, and eye for opportunities eased UFC's path to establish itself as the biggest MMA promotion.

As of 2024, he works as the President of UFC, a position he has held since 2001.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's early lifeÂ </b></h2>
Born on July 28, 1969, White spent his early childhood in Ware, Massachusetts. The 53-year-old spent his youth switching bases between Las Vegas and Maine. White initially attended Bishop Gorman High School, where he first encountered Lorenzo Fertitta. However, he got kicked out twice and finally graduated from Hermon High School in Maine in 1987.
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White dropped out of college twice and juggled various jobs, including laying asphalt, a bouncer at an Irish bar, and as a bellhop at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

Ever interested in combat sports, White picked up a pair of boxing gloves at 17 and initially dreamt of pursuing a professional career. However, he soon dropped the idea after witnessing a punch drunk boxer (someone suffering from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease linked to head trauma injury)Â and feared the same outcome for himself.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's parents</b></h2>
Dana White was born to June and Dana White Sr. and traces his roots as an Irish American. While much is not known about his father, he and his sister Kelly mostly grew up under the care of his mother and grandparents. His mother was a nurse by profession and their move to Vegas was in pursuit of a better livelihood.

In 2011, June released the unauthorized autobiography of the UFC lynchpin- 'Dana White, King of MMA'. She shockingly revealed that her sonÂ <em>"had turned his back on his family and friends who were there for home when he needed help and support".</em>

READ MORE: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-dana-was-causing-us-problems-and-costing-plenty-from-the-very-beginning-of-his-life-dana-white-put-his-single-mother-in-hostage-situation-moments-after-his-birth/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dana Was Causing Us Problems and Costing Plenty From the Very Beginning of His Life: Dana White Put His Single Mother in Hostage Situation Moments After His Birth</a>

Similarly,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eMp_rWgjc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a 2011 interview,</a>Â she said,Â <em>"He's not a good person. He seems to have lost his character somewhere along the way. He mistreats people."</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's wife and children</b></h2>
UFC President is married to Anne, whom he met in eighth grade, and the duo tied the knot in 1996. The couple is blessed with three children, two sons- Dana III, Aidan, and one daughter Savannah.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>What is Dana White's net worth in 2024?</b></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dana White has a net worth of $500 million. Further, he collects an estimated $20 million salary annually.

Apart from this, he also owns "Power Slap," alongside ventures inside the UFC like "Dana White's Contender Series." This surely helps him bank quite a sum, alongside his occasional big wins in gambling. For instance, he once won nearly $7 million in a single night at a Las Vegas Casino.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Is Dana White the owner of UFC?</strong></h2>
While running boxercise gyms, he met MMA fighters, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, and eventually took over as their manager. Moreover, he met Bob Meyrowitz and pounced on the opportunity when he learned Meyrowitz wanted to sell UFC. He sought the aid of Lorenzo Fertitta and ultimately he and his older brother Frank bought the UFC for $2 million. And the pair appointed White as the President.
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In 2019, White penned a lucrative 7-year contract with the promotion, elongating his stronghold. Markedly, in April 2023, Endeavor, the parent company of UFC,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-unbelievable-wwes-high-profile-sale-to-ufcs-parent-company-made-jim-ross-scared-because-of-one-particular-reason/" target="_self" rel="noopener">announced a merger with WWE</a> to form a new $24 billion company. Additionally, White retained his position as the president of the UFC brand. White previously owned 9% of the UFC before he sold his stake to Endeavor for $340 million.

In addition, White also worked as a co-promoter of theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a>-Floyd Mayweather fight, thus making his debut in boxing scenes. However, soon he lost interest as he labeled boxing promotion as a "<em>broken business</em>" in 2022.

Another brainchild of White, The Power Slap, debuted in January 2023, on which White worked as a producer.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s health: Weight loss, fasting &amp; transformation</strong></h2>
Over the last few years, Dana White's health has undergone a massive transformation, and now he is seemingly in his best health. His life coach and founder of 10X Health System, Garry Brecka had even predicted that at the rate White was indulging in bad habits and ignoring his health, he might only have a decade left.

He had previously been wrongly diagnosed with idiopathic depression, and the medications took a toll on him. Later, the mogul also suffered from dangerously high blood pressure, was overweight, and had a high triglyceride count, which allowed Brecka to reach his conclusion. And according to him, marking the life expectancy only validated the urgency for White.

He would soon make <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-why-did-dana-white-lose-so-much-weight-real-reason-behind-86-hour-water-fast-carried-out-by-the-ufc-ceo/">massive strides in his lifestyle and share with the world his secrets</a>. He followed a holistic plan with the help of Brecka that included the right diet, supplements, and exercise. His diet included high fat but low carbs, to induce ketosis, a method by which fat is broken down into ketones. It also included an 86-hour water-fast regimen that was so transformative that White couldn't help but share it with the world.

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Now White continues to be healthier than ever and includes other innovative techniques such as ice baths to up his health game. After all, to be the president of the world's biggest MMA promotion is no joke and only a healthy man can play the long haul.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s other businesses and endorsements</strong></h2>
A man of many talents, the man who made UFC the biggest MMA promotion in the world has numerous other ventures under his sleeve. Here are some enlisted-
<ul>
 	<li>
<h3>Power Slap</h3>
</li>
</ul>
White is the founder and promoter of Power Slap, an unconventional fighting organization that was launched in 2022. Since then, it has come under much controversy, with many deeming it a barbaric and exploitative sport. Nonetheless, White has stood stern on his belief that it has the potential to become a major combat sport and open new avenues for numerous fighters.
<ul>
 	<li>
<h3><strong>Throw One</strong></h3>
</li>
</ul>
It is a media company that was founded by the two original pillars of the UFC banner, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta. This venture operates as the parent company for numerous ventures, such as,-
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li data-sourcepos="6:5-6:88"><strong>Power Slap:</strong> The controversial slap-fighting organization.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="7:5-7:53"><strong>Ridiculousness:</strong>Â A popular comedy clip show.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="8:5-8:75"><strong>Street League Skateboarding:</strong>Â A professional skateboarding league.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="9:5-9:62"><strong>Nitro Circus:</strong> A live-action stunt performance group.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="10:5-10:64"><strong>Travis Pastrana's NRX Rallycar:</strong>Â A rally racing series.</li>
</ul>
White's involvement currently stands as the co-founder and co-owner of the above. Further, the UFC head honcho is committed to UFC and restricts himself from promoting anything apart from the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana White's awards and accomplishments</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Armed Forces Foundation - Patriot Award (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">World MMA Awards - Leading Man of the Year (2008â€“23)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Wrestling Observer Newsletter - Promoter of the Year (2005â€“13; 2015â€“16)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Other accomplishments - Nevada Sportsman of the Year (2009)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Dana White's foundation and charity</b></h2>
The UFC president also liberally utilizes his money for good causes. HeÂ has donated $100,000 toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a>'s charity. In addition, he once gave $50,000 for a liver transplant to the daughter of one of the instructors at Tiger Muay Thai.

Also, he gave $100,000 to his former high school, and $1 million to the Las Vegas shooting victims.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s house</strong></h2>
The UFC head's first notable house purchase was reported in 2006 when he bought a mansion in Pine Island Court, Las Vegas, from the American business mogul <b>Frank Fertitta </b>for $1.95 million. Thereafter he bought 3 more mansions in the same area from 2016 to 2017, which were later demolished, presumably to build his current mega mansion.

The current mansion boasts nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, a basketball court, an arcade, a bar, and a kitchen, all worthy of a king.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dana Whiteâ€™s car collection</strong></h2>
Complimenting his massive crib, and the luxurious office is his collection of vehicles that he has amassed over the years. But despite that, his first car was a 'rusted out Datsun B210.' Here are some of his prized possessions-
<ul>
 	<li>A Harley Davidson featuring the UFC logo, that was gifted by the company</li>
 	<li>Ducati and a MV Agusta F4</li>
 	<li>A classic red Ferrari Testarossa</li>
 	<li>A black Ferrari Spider F430</li>
 	<li>1971 Plymouth Barracuda</li>
 	<li>BMW M6 Gran Coupe</li>
</ul>
Apart from this, he has also gifted his beloved sons the gift of speed as their sweet sixteen gifts. His eldest son Aidan was bestowed with a customized Defender Works V8 70th Anniversary Edition, while Dana Jr. kept a BMW M6.

Keeping up with his busy schedule, it is not surprising that he owns a private jet, an indulgent Bombardier jet to be precise.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Dana White?</h2>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/danawhite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/danawhite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;border-style: solid"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/danawhite?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>More Information</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px"></td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Dana Frederick White Jr.</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">July 28, 1969</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Manchester, Connecticut</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">54</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">5 ft 10 in or 178 cm</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">185 lbs or 83.91 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">June and Dana White Sr.</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Kelly White</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">USA</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">$500 million</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">$20 million</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Anne White</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 56px">3</td>
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<td style="width: 49.2209%;height: 57px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 144.662%;height: 57px">President of UFC</td>
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Dana White

Dana White: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Wife, and More Who is Dana White? Dana Frederick White Jr. is a name that every MMA fanatic knows. From running away from mobsters to running the biggest MMA promotion in the world, White has come a long way. An organization he and his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought for $2 million, now stands at nearly $7-8 million. He played an instrumental role in making the UFC the household brand it is today. He started his career as a bouncer and climbed the ladder to become one of the most successful businesspeople worldwide. His business acumen, shrewd tactics, and eye for opportunities eased UFC&#8217;s path to establish itself as the biggest MMA promotion. As of 2024, he works as the President of UFC, a position he has held since 2001. Dana White&#8217;s early lifeÂ  Born on July 28, 1969, White spent his early childhood in Ware, Massachusetts. The 53-year-old spent his youth switching bases between Las Vegas and Maine. White initially attended Bishop Gorman High School, where he first encountered Lorenzo Fertitta. However, he got kicked out twice and finally graduated from Hermon High School in Maine in 1987.  via Getty White dropped out of college twice and juggled various jobs, including laying asphalt, a bouncer at an Irish bar, and as a bellhop at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Ever interested in combat sports, White picked up a pair of boxing gloves at 17 and initially dreamt of pursuing a professional career. However, he soon dropped the idea after witnessing a punch drunk boxer (someone suffering from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease linked to head trauma injury)Â and feared the same outcome for himself. Dana White&#8217;s parents Dana White was born to June and Dana White Sr. and traces his roots as an Irish American. While much is not known about his father, he and his sister Kelly mostly grew up under the care of his mother and grandparents. His mother was a nurse by profession and their move to Vegas was in pursuit of a better livelihood. In 2011, June released the unauthorized autobiography of the UFC lynchpin- &#8216;Dana White, King of MMA&#8217;. She shockingly revealed that her sonÂ &#8220;had turned his back on his family and friends who were there for home when he needed help and support&#8221;. READ MORE: Dana Was Causing Us Problems and Costing Plenty From the Very Beginning of His Life: Dana White Put His Single Mother in Hostage Situation Moments After His Birth Similarly,Â in a 2011 interview,Â she said,Â &#8220;He&#8217;s not a good person. He seems to have lost his character somewhere along the way. He mistreats people.&#8221; Dana White&#8217;s wife and children UFC President is married to Anne, whom he met in eighth grade, and the duo tied the knot in 1996. The couple is blessed with three children, two sons- Dana III, Aidan, and one daughter Savannah. What is Dana White&#8217;s net worth in 2024? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dana White has a net worth of $500 million. Further, he collects an estimated $20 million salary annually. Apart from this, he also owns &#8220;Power Slap,&#8221; alongside ventures inside the UFC like &#8220;Dana White&#8217;s Contender Series.&#8221; This surely helps him bank quite a sum, alongside his occasional big wins in gambling. For instance, he once won nearly $7 million in a single night at a Las Vegas Casino. Is Dana White the owner of UFC? While running boxercise gyms, he met MMA fighters, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, and eventually took over as their manager. Moreover, he met Bob Meyrowitz and pounced on the opportunity when he learned Meyrowitz wanted to sell UFC. He sought the aid of Lorenzo Fertitta and ultimately he and his older brother Frank bought the UFC for $2 million. And the pair appointed White as the President.  via Getty In 2019, White penned a lucrative 7-year contract with the promotion, elongating his stronghold. Markedly, in April 2023, Endeavor, the parent company of UFC,Â announced a merger with WWE to form a new $24 billion company. Additionally, White retained his position as the president of the UFC brand. White previously owned 9% of the UFC before he sold his stake to Endeavor for $340 million. In addition, White also worked as a co-promoter of theÂ Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather fight, thus making his debut in boxing scenes. However, soon he lost interest as he labeled boxing promotion as a &#8220;broken business&#8221; in 2022. Another brainchild of White, The Power Slap, debuted in January 2023, on which White worked as a producer. Dana Whiteâ€™s health: Weight loss, fasting &amp; transformation Over the last few years, Dana White&#8217;s health has undergone a massive transformation, and now he is seemingly in his best health. His life coach and founder of 10X Health System, Garry Brecka had even predicted that at the rate White was indulging in bad habits and ignoring his health, he might only have a decade left. He had previously been wrongly diagnosed with idiopathic depression, and the medications took a toll on him. Later, the mogul also suffered from dangerously high blood pressure, was overweight, and had a high triglyceride count, which allowed Brecka to reach his conclusion. And according to him, marking the life expectancy only validated the urgency for White. He would soon make massive strides in his lifestyle and share with the world his secrets. He followed a holistic plan with the help of Brecka that included the right diet, supplements, and exercise. His diet included high fat but low carbs, to induce ketosis, a method by which fat is broken down into ketones. It also included an 86-hour water-fast regimen that was so transformative that White couldn&#8217;t help but share it with the world. Now White continues to be healthier than ever and includes other innovative techniques such as ice baths to up his health game. After all, to be the president of the world&#8217;s biggest MMA promotion is no joke and only a healthy man can play the long haul. Dana Whiteâ€™s other businesses and endorsements A man of many talents, the man who made UFC the biggest MMA promotion in the world has numerous other ventures under his sleeve. Here are some enlisted-  Power Slap  White is the founder and promoter of Power Slap, an unconventional fighting organization that was launched in 2022. Since then, it has come under much controversy, with many deeming it a barbaric and exploitative sport. Nonetheless, White has stood stern on his belief that it has the potential to become a major combat sport and open new avenues for numerous fighters.  Throw One  It is a media company that was founded by the two original pillars of the UFC banner, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta. This venture operates as the parent company for numerous ventures, such as,- Power Slap: The controversial slap-fighting organization. Ridiculousness:Â A popular comedy clip show. Street League Skateboarding:Â A professional skateboarding league. Nitro Circus: A live-action stunt performance group. Travis Pastrana&#8217;s NRX Rallycar:Â A rally racing series. White&#8217;s involvement currently stands as the co-founder and co-owner of the above. Further, the UFC head honcho is committed to UFC and restricts himself from promoting anything apart from the UFC. Dana White&#8217;s awards and accomplishments Armed Forces Foundation &#8211; Patriot Award (2009) World MMA Awards &#8211; Leading Man of the Year (2008â€“23) Wrestling Observer Newsletter &#8211; Promoter of the Year (2005â€“13; 2015â€“16) Other accomplishments &#8211; Nevada Sportsman of the Year (2009) Dana White&#8217;s foundation and charity The UFC president also liberally utilizes his money for good causes. HeÂ has donated $100,000 toÂ Dustin Poirier&#8216;s charity. In addition, he once gave $50,000 for a liver transplant to the daughter of one of the instructors at Tiger Muay Thai. Also, he gave $100,000 to his former high school, and $1 million to the Las Vegas shooting victims. Dana Whiteâ€™s house The UFC head&#8217;s first notable house purchase was reported in 2006 when he bought a mansion in Pine Island Court, Las Vegas, from the American business mogul Frank Fertitta for $1.95 million. Thereafter he bought 3 more mansions in the same area from 2016 to 2017, which were later demolished, presumably to build his current mega mansion. The current mansion boasts nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, a basketball court, an arcade, a bar, and a kitchen, all worthy of a king. Dana Whiteâ€™s car collection Complimenting his massive crib, and the luxurious office is his collection of vehicles that he has amassed over the years. But despite that, his first car was a &#8216;rusted out Datsun B210.&#8217; Here are some of his prized possessions- A Harley Davidson featuring the UFC logo, that was gifted by the company Ducati and a MV Agusta F4 A classic red Ferrari Testarossa A black Ferrari Spider F430 1971 Plymouth Barracuda BMW M6 Gran Coupe Apart from this, he has also gifted his beloved sons the gift of speed as their sweet sixteen gifts. His eldest son Aidan was bestowed with a customized Defender Works V8 70th Anniversary Edition, while Dana Jr. kept a BMW M6. Keeping up with his busy schedule, it is not surprising that he owns a private jet, an indulgent Bombardier jet to be precise. How to contact Dana White?  Instagram Facebook Twitter  More Information  Personal Information:  Full Name Dana Frederick White Jr.  Date Of Birth July 28, 1969  Birth Place Manchester, Connecticut  Age 54  Height 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm  Weight 185 lbs or 83.91 kg  Parents June and Dana White Sr.  Siblings Kelly White  Nationality USA  Ethnicity American  Net Worth $500 million  Salary $20 million  Spouse Anne White  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children 3  Profession President of UFC

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dricus Du Plessis: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Dricus Du Plessis?Â </strong></h2>
<strong>Dricus du Plessis</strong>Â is a surging contender who is rising in ranks since making his promotional debut againstÂ <strong>Markus Perez</strong> in 2020. The UFC star has put the middleweight division on alert with his knack for finishes and his well-rounded combat skills. His lethal punches and sudden ascendance even caught the attention of the former champion, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Israel Adesanya</strong></a>. He is enjoying his time as the current UFC Middleweight Champion and the first South African to win a UFC championship.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
The Team CIT MMA gym representative got involved with combat sports at the age of 5 when he picked up judo and then wrestling. He eventually shifted to kickboxing at 14 and then became a WAKO World Champion in K-1.

'Stillknocks' has mentioned in the past that his aim had always been to perfect the combination of stand-up and ground game. He wants to dominate these styles individually. He always had the dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Besides, the scarce earning opportunities in kickboxing also pushed him to switch to MMA.

Du Plessis attended the University of Pretoria, where he studied agricultural economics as he fought under the banner of the EFC. But he dropped out during the final year to realize and fully commit to his dream of pursuing a career in MMA.

[caption id="attachment_2506314" align="aligncenter" width="950"]<img class="wp-image-2506314 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-92-1-e1723967827932.jpg" alt="Dricus du Plessis" width="950" height="660" /> Image Credits: Imago[/caption]

Notably, the former kickboxer made his professional debut at 19 for EFC and went 4-0 before meeting UFC veteranÂ <strong>Garreth McLellanÂ </strong>for the middleweight championship. But, he suffered his first MMA loss and then later on moved to welterweight. Following this, he clinched the welterweight title againstÂ <strong>Martin van Staden</strong>Â at EFC Africa 50. Subsequently, he also won the middleweight title the next year.

His tremendous success also followed in KSW as he sat at the top of the welterweight division. Du Plessis has left the imprints of a champion wherever he fought, and the UFC has been no exception to that.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Girlfriend</strong></h2>
We now know that <strong>Vasti Spiller</strong> is his current partner, according to the UFC Embedded series. As per Spiller's 46k-follower Instagram account, she works as a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio in South Africa. In addition, she has a photographic company called Baruch Photographic. She represents the B Loved Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals in need.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the 30-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. People Ai listed his net worth as $2.25 million. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. The primary sources of his revenue include paychecks collected from fighting inside Octagon, bonuses, and endorsement deals.

The fighter is said to be withdrawing an amount of $300,000 per fight in the form of a base salary. As per MMA Salaries, he took home $300,000 for just showing up in his last clash against Sean Strickland while also earning some extra amount in the form of bonuses for winning the clash.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Career Timeline</strong></h2>
The Hatfield native holds an impressive record of 7-0 in the UFC, and five victories came via stoppage. He has eased past the likes of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/darren-till/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Darren Till</strong></a>Â at UFC 282 andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derek-brunson/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Derek Brunson</strong></a> at UFC 285. Moreover, he has also defeated former champ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-whittaker/"><strong>Robert Whittaker</strong></a> at UFC 290. He dominated the fight against <strong>Brad Tavares at UFC 276</strong>, one of his only fights that went the distance.

Notably, one of the highlights of Dricus du Plessis' career came in his most recent fight at UFC 297 as he defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to become the current UFC Middleweight Champion and the first South African to win a UFC championship. On the heels of those spectacular wins, the 21-2 record holder has found himself on the way to becoming a legend in the division.

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His last defeat dates back to 2018, when he dropped the fight against <strong>Roberto Soldic</strong> and, as a result, also lost his KSW welterweight title. But he never let this defeat trouble him, and he then inculcated the lessons in his game. His 9-fight win streak bears testament to his caliber as a fighter and a quick learner.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Career and Record</strong></h2>
Dricus Du Plessis holds a record of 21-2-0 in pro-MMA. The champion has secured nine wins via KO/TKO, ten via submission, and the remaining two via decision. Speaking of the UFC, he has a total of seven victories to his name and is yet to taste defeat in the promotion.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Major Achievement and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Two times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Two times)Â </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most significant strikes landed-per-minute in UFC Middleweight division history (6.49)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Sixth longest win streak in UFC Middleweight division history (7)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Titles</strong></h2>
<strong>World Association of Kickboxing Organizations</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2012 Junior World Championships - Gold 1st place, -86kg (K-1 rules)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (One time, current)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>Extreme Fighting Championship</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">EFC Middleweight Champion (one time; former)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">EFC Welterweight Champion (one time; former)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">KSW Welterweight Champion (one time; former)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dricus Du Plessis' Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 21.7706%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 536.85%">https://www.instagram.com/dricusduplessis/</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px"></td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Dricus du Plessis</td>
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<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Stillknocks</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">14 January 1994</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">30</td>
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<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">6 feet</td>
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<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">185 pounds</td>
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<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Japie and Gerda Du Plessis</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Neil Du Plessis and WC Du Plessis</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">South African</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">South African</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">$1 million-$5 million</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">$300,000</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Vasti Spiller</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">In a relationship</td>
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<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">South African professional mixed martial artist</td>
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<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Middleweight</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 41.4751%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 219.218%;height: 56px">Current UFC Middleweight Champion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More Who is Dricus Du Plessis?Â  Dricus du PlessisÂ is a surging contender who is rising in ranks since making his promotional debut againstÂ Markus Perez in 2020. The UFC star has put the middleweight division on alert with his knack for finishes and his well-rounded combat skills. His lethal punches and sudden ascendance even caught the attention of the former champion, Israel Adesanya. He is enjoying his time as the current UFC Middleweight Champion and the first South African to win a UFC championship. Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Early LifeÂ  The Team CIT MMA gym representative got involved with combat sports at the age of 5 when he picked up judo and then wrestling. He eventually shifted to kickboxing at 14 and then became a WAKO World Champion in K-1. &#8216;Stillknocks&#8217; has mentioned in the past that his aim had always been to perfect the combination of stand-up and ground game. He wants to dominate these styles individually. He always had the dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Besides, the scarce earning opportunities in kickboxing also pushed him to switch to MMA. Du Plessis attended the University of Pretoria, where he studied agricultural economics as he fought under the banner of the EFC. But he dropped out during the final year to realize and fully commit to his dream of pursuing a career in MMA. Image Credits: Imago Notably, the former kickboxer made his professional debut at 19 for EFC and went 4-0 before meeting UFC veteranÂ Garreth McLellanÂ for the middleweight championship. But, he suffered his first MMA loss and then later on moved to welterweight. Following this, he clinched the welterweight title againstÂ Martin van StadenÂ at EFC Africa 50. Subsequently, he also won the middleweight title the next year. His tremendous success also followed in KSW as he sat at the top of the welterweight division. Du Plessis has left the imprints of a champion wherever he fought, and the UFC has been no exception to that. Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Girlfriend We now know that Vasti Spiller is his current partner, according to the UFC Embedded series. As per Spiller&#8217;s 46k-follower Instagram account, she works as a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio in South Africa. In addition, she has a photographic company called Baruch Photographic. She represents the B Loved Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals in need. Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Net Worth 2024 As of 2024, the 30-year-old&#8217;s net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. People Ai listed his net worth as $2.25 million. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his details concealed, hasn&#8217;t revealed his exact estimates to the public. The primary sources of his revenue include paychecks collected from fighting inside Octagon, bonuses, and endorsement deals. The fighter is said to be withdrawing an amount of $300,000 per fight in the form of a base salary. As per MMA Salaries, he took home $300,000 for just showing up in his last clash against Sean Strickland while also earning some extra amount in the form of bonuses for winning the clash. Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Career Timeline The Hatfield native holds an impressive record of 7-0 in the UFC, and five victories came via stoppage. He has eased past the likes of Darren TillÂ at UFC 282 andÂ Derek Brunson at UFC 285. Moreover, he has also defeated former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. He dominated the fight against Brad Tavares at UFC 276, one of his only fights that went the distance. Notably, one of the highlights of Dricus du Plessis&#8217; career came in his most recent fight at UFC 297 as he defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to become the current UFC Middleweight Champion and the first South African to win a UFC championship. On the heels of those spectacular wins, the 21-2 record holder has found himself on the way to becoming a legend in the division. Credits: Imago His last defeat dates back to 2018, when he dropped the fight against Roberto Soldic and, as a result, also lost his KSW welterweight title. But he never let this defeat trouble him, and he then inculcated the lessons in his game. His 9-fight win streak bears testament to his caliber as a fighter and a quick learner. Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Career and Record Dricus Du Plessis holds a record of 21-2-0 in pro-MMA. The champion has secured nine wins via KO/TKO, ten via submission, and the remaining two via decision. Speaking of the UFC, he has a total of seven victories to his name and is yet to taste defeat in the promotion. Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Major Achievement and Awards Performance of the Night (Two times) Fight of the Night (Two times)Â  Most significant strikes landed-per-minute in UFC Middleweight division history (6.49) Sixth longest win streak in UFC Middleweight division history (7) Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Titles World Association of Kickboxing Organizations 2012 Junior World Championships &#8211; Gold 1st place, -86kg (K-1 rules) Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Middleweight Championship (One time, current) Extreme Fighting Championship EFC Middleweight Champion (one time; former) EFC Welterweight Champion (one time; former) Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki KSW Welterweight Champion (one time; former) Dricus Du Plessis&#8217; Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dricusduplessis/    Personal Information:  Full Name Dricus du Plessis  Popular Name Stillknocks  Date Of Birth 14 January 1994  Birth Place Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa  Age 30  Height 6 feet  Weight 185 pounds  Parents Japie and Gerda Du Plessis  Siblings Neil Du Plessis and WC Du Plessis  Nationality South African  Ethnicity South African  Net Worth $1 million-$5 million  Salary $300,000  Spouse Vasti Spiller  Relationship/Marital Status In a relationship  Children NA  Profession South African professional mixed martial artist  Division Middleweight  Titles Current UFC Middleweight Champion

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Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More Who is Israel Adesanya? The former Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is undoubtedly one of the most noted figures in the entire UFC. While many have called out the promotion for allegedly underpaying its athletes, Adesanya may call himself an exception to this.  via Imago Adesanya joined the UFC back in December 2017. Since then, it has been quite a glorious ride for &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217;. After crowning himself as the Middleweight champion in 2019, Adesanya went on to become one of the highest-paid athletes in the UFC. So here&#8217;s a look at all you need to know about the middleweight phenom. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Adesanya was born in Nigeria. His father, Oluwafemi earned his livelihood as an accountant and his mother, Taiwo worked as a nurse. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; was the eldest of his five siblings. He went to Chrisland School, Opebi, and also got himself enrolled in the Taekwondo club of the school. His mother later got him out of there after he sustained an injury. Adesanya also spent 10 months in Ghana since their family relocated. However, his parents wanted him to get a better quality higher education and sent him to Rotorua, New Zealand. Adesanya was just 10 years of age at that time. Although Adesanya didn&#8217;t take any interest in sports after joining Rotorua Boys&#8217; High School, his choice was altered when he faced regular bullying in his high school years.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Myprotein (@myprotein)  The noted Muay Thai-based film, &#8216;Ong Bak&#8217; served as an inspiration for him to join kickboxing. At 20, Adesanya decided to give up his studies as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Design at the Universal College of Learning in Whanganui and decided to fight. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Girlfriend Although &#8216;Izzy&#8217; has never been vocal about his relationships, he gave of hint to his eagle-eyed fans when he posted some snaps of himself with a lady. Later, the fans identified her to be the famed Australian model, Shana Evers.  Adesanya and Evers follow each other on Instagram. The speculations about their relationship started when Adesanya liked and commented on a 1 September 2021 post from Evers. Although, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; hasn&#8217;t expressed any desire to publicize his relationship, still it&#8217;s known that the couple isn&#8217;t married yet and also doesn&#8217;t have any kids together. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  As per several reports, Israel Adesanya&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be around $4-6 million as of 2024. Several factors influence a fighter&#8217;s earnings, such as base salary, win bonuses, and performance incentives. Additionally, endorsements and product placements can generate substantial income. Adesanya&#8217;s UFC career has been a major contributor to his wealth. His salary, pay-per-view shares, and win bonuses have steadily increased as he climbed the ranks. Notably, his fight against Alex Pereira at UFC 287, for instance, earned him a massive paycheck of $3.18 million. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Career Timeline Adesanya started off his professional kickboxing career in the &#8216;Kulun Fight&#8217; promotion in China. After getting eliminated from the semifinals of the 2014 Kunlun Fight 80 kg tournament, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; moved on to join the noted kickboxing promotion, Glory Kickboxing. That&#8217;s where he clashed with his biggest rival, Alex Pereira, and lost twice to him.  &#8216;Izzy&#8217; also participated in the Glory Middleweight Contender tournament in 2016. He also won the tournament and fought Jason Wilnis for the championship, but Adesanya lost the fight via a unanimous decision. His last Glory fight was against the noted current UFC champ, Alex Pereira, who was also signed with the promotion at that time. Izzy lost the bout via a knockout in the final round. Israel Adesanya&#8217;s Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career Following his Glory kickboxing days, Adesanya transitioned to MMA. He also fought for a few promotions, including the Australian Fighting Championship. But, &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217; didn&#8217;t agree to be contented fighting for such small promotions. The former UFC Middleweight champ made his debut at UFC 221 against the famed Middleweight, Rob Wilkinson. He also picked up a superb TKO victory in the second round itself. Following his superb debut, Adesanya continued to showcase his prowess in the UFC Middleweight division.  He defeated several noted UFC Middleweights, including the legendary Anderson Silva, which lined him up for a title shot against the famed, Kelvin Gastelum. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; put up a superb display of his courage in the bout as he claimed the UFC Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision victory in the bout. Adesanya is considered the most active champion in the UFC by a lot of fans. He also has a remarkable six title defenses to his name. Adesanya held the Middleweight title for more than 3 years before losing it to Pereira in November 2022. Nevertheless, Izzy avenged his loss at UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2, but lost his title once again to the underdog Sean Strickland, who stepped in instead of Dricus Du Plessis for UFC 293. Now there&#8217;s also a cinematic touch to Adesanya&#8217;s comeback since he will once again try to clinch his crown from none other than Dricus Du Plessis. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Contract While the exact terms of the contract, such as its duration or specific financial details, have not been publicly disclosed, it is reported that Israel Adesanya signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC before UFC 271. This deal is one that has been widely described as &#8220;one of the most lucrative multi-fight deals in company history.&#8221; Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Apart from his earnings from the UFC, a lot of brand endorsements also contribute to his million-dollar net worth of &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217;. Adesanya made history by becoming the first MMA fighter to sign with Puma. He also has a Prime Hydration sponsorship. Yes the popular sports drink brand, co-founded by KSI and Logan Paul. They secured Adesanya and fellow UFC champion Alex Volkanovski as their first athlete endorsements. Adesanya&#8217;s love for gaming also led to a partnership with the popular video game franchise, &#8216;Call of Duty&#8217;. Additionally, he was also the ambassador for Stake.com, and partnered with Engage, a clothing brand,Â for limited edition collections. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Career and Record Adesanya&#8217;s UFC debut was met with immediate success. He climbed the ranks rapidly, but not without his own share of setbacks. His record currently stands at 24-3-0 (Pro MMA). Apart from this, he also holds the #13th place in the P4P rankings and sits in the second position for the Middleweight category! Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards MMAJunkie.com 2018 Newcomer of the Year 2019 April Fight of the Month vs. Kelvin Gastelum 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum 2019 Male Fighter of the Year 2023 April Knockout of the Month vs. Alex Pereira 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 MMA Fighting 2018 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum 2019 Fighter of the Year 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 CombatPress.com 2018 Breakout Fighter of the Year 2019 Male Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum CagesidePress.com 2019 Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum MMADNA.nl 2018 Rising Star of the Year. World MMA Awards 2018 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2019 â€“ July 2020 Charles &#8216;Mask&#8217; Lewis Fighter of the Year 2019 â€“ July 2020 International Fighter of the Year 2021 International Fighter of the Year MMAMania.com 2019 Fighter of the Year 2019 Fight of the Year vs. Kelvin Gastelum LowKick MMA 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 ESPN 2023 Knockout of the Year vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 287 Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Charity and Foundation Having a life with several luxuries didn&#8217;t make Adesanya forget about the less fortunate. He is a regular donator for various noble causes but prefers keeping them to himself. Also, Izzy refrains from making donations to large organizations since they might become public knowledge. Instead, he prefers providing aid to smaller entities. He once revealed,Â &#8220;My sister, who&#8217;s a nurse, was telling me about the hospital needing beds. I donated $20,000 just to help them out and they got a few new beds more than a few new beds.&#8221; Adesanya also sponsored 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1000 eye protection face shields for Whanganui&#8217;s frontline health staff in the fight against COVID-19. Evidently, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; cares about others&#8217; requirements as well, apart from his own. He has also auctioned off personal items, like his fight-worn gloves, to raise funds for charities like the Child Cancer Foundation NZ. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Shoe deal Israel Adesanya made history when he became the first MMA fighter to sign a multi-year deal with Puma in September 2020.Â This partnership marked a significant milestone for both the athlete and the brand. He became the face of Puma&#8217;s Oceania division apart from contributing to the brand&#8217;s global marketing campaigns. Israel Adesanyaâ€™s House Adesanya has spent a significant portion of his life in Auckland, New Zealand, where he trains at the renowned City Kickboxing gym. While specific details about his residences remain relatively private, according to reports, Adesanya and his father have ventured into the real estate business with a property in Mount Wellington, Auckland, with plans to develop it into an apartment block. He has also disclosed that he spent over $800k in building and upgrading his current house.Â  Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Titles Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Middleweight Championship (Two times) Five successful title defenses (first reign) The first two-time UFC Middleweight champion Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (One time) Australian Fighting Championship AFC Middleweight Champion (one time; former) Hex Fighting Series Middleweight Hex Fighting Series Middleweight Champion (one time; former) Boxing Super 8 Boxing Tournament Super 8 III Cruiserweight Champion (eight man Tournament) Super 8 IV Cruiserweight Champion (four man Tournament) Kickboxing King in the Ring 86 kg II Champion (Eight Man Tournament) King in the Ring 86 kg III Champion (Eight Man Tournament) King in the Ring 100kgs II Champion (Eight Man Tournament) Glory 2016 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner (Four Man Tournament) Israel Adesanyaâ€™s car collectionÂ  With his successful UFC career and substantial earnings, Adesanya has cultivated a commendable car collection. Perhaps the most iconic car in his collection, McLaren 720S Spider is a testament to his penchant for luxury and performance. Adesanya also owns a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Range Rover. To be noted in the list, the fighter also gifted his mother a Porsche Cayenne. SH18: Israel Adesanyaâ€™s Social Media Accounts &nbsp;  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stylebender/  Twitter https://x.com/stylebender?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelaststylebender  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oigGPZ4A6atKCnj17ow8Q  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Israel Adesanya  Popular Name The Last Stylebender, Izzy  Date Of Birth 22 July 1989  Birth Place Lagos, Nigeria  Age 35  Height 6Â ft 4Â in  Weight 185Â lb  Parents Oluwafemi (Father), Taiwo (Mother)  Siblings 4  Nationality Nigerian and New Zealand  Ethnicity Yoruba  Net Worth $4-6 million  Salary $1 million to $2 million  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status NA  Children NA  Profession Professional MMA fighter  Team City Kickboxing  Titles UFC Middleweight Championship (Two times), Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (One time)

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Robert Whittaker Net Worth 2024, Record, Next Fight, Salary, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Robert Whittaker? </strong></h2>
Robert Whittaker is one of the most accomplished MMA fighters in the history of combat sports in Australia and New Zealand. Despite not being able to hold onto his former glory, he currently holds the #3 rank in the UFC middleweight champion roster.
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The former champion held his title from 2017-2019 and boasts an impressive 26 wins and only 7 losses throughout his career. Despite title his loss against Israel Adesanya, as a testament to sheer grit and dedication, Whittaker still stands at the cusp of yet another title opportunity. Before his bout against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia, let's take a deeper look at the fighter.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Early Life</strong></h2>
Whittaker was born on 20 December 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand. The 33-year-old spent most of his early years in the small town of Mangere. His father Jack Whittaker is Australian, while his mother Jewel Whittaker is Maori and Samoan. He and his sibling Steven, both moved to Australia after their parents separated in 2000. He proudly flaunts his mixed heritage both in his tattoos and also by carrying flags into the octagon.

After his parents' divorce, the Whittaker brothers were brought up by a single parent, his father, who according to his own testimony has instilled the right values and made him a better father. Not much else is known about his early life, be it his educational background, or where he studied.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
The 33-year-old Australian has been married to his beautiful wife Sofia Whittaker for over a decade now. They have been together for about 12 years, and have been reported to have started dating around 2011. They tied the knot 3 years after dating and now have grown into a family of 7, with 5 kids.

Sofia Whittakar is also connected to the sport, with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Health from the Australian Catholic University. She has also worked at numerous gyms, and many speculate that as how the two love birds might have met.

The Whittakers have 3 sons, namely, John, Jack, and Jace, and their daughter Liliana. Although the fighter shared details about their 5th child being born healthy, not much has been disclosed otherwise.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Robert Whittaker: Net Worth and Salary 2024</h2>
'The Reaper' has earned over $4,074,000 in his UFC career. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/10/24/robert-whittaker-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily.</a>

According to Celebritynetworth, Whittaker has a netÂ worth of $3 Million. Yet, numerous other sources determine the range of his worth between $3-5 Million.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-all-about-robert-whittaker-injuries/" target="_self" rel="noopener">All About Robert Whittaker's Injuries</a></strong>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Robert Whittaker: UFC Timeline</h2>
'Bobby Knuckles' started his UFC career as a contestant on the firstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/news/cast-announced-tuf-smashes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">series</a>Â of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes and won the welterweight competition. Whittaker went on to beat the likes of Colton Smith, Mike Rhodes, and Brad Scott.

'The Reaper' would eventually move up to middleweight and beat UriahÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/uriah-hall/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Hall</a>, Rafael Natal, DerekÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derek-brunson/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brunson</a>, Jacare Souza, and Ronaldo Souza. Later, at UFC 213, he became the interim champion after defeating Yoel <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/yoel-romero/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Romero</a>.

However, he became the undisputed middleweight champion sinceÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/george-st-pierre/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Georges St-Pierre</a>Â left the UFC after capturing the title. 'The Reaper' had to let go of his title afterÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Israel Adesanya</a>Â finished him at UFC 243.

Since then, he bounced back with wins over <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/darren-till/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Darren Till</a>Â at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till and Jared Cannonier atÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-254-nurmagomedov-vs-gaethje/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 254</a>. 'Bobby Knuckles' then beat Kelvin Gastelum in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum to take his professional record to 23-5-0.

Thereafter, in February 2022, Robert Whittaker went up against Israel Adesanya once again at UFC 271: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya 2. However, he lost the bout via a unanimous decision.

In his last fight, 'Bobby Knuckles' defeated Paulo Costa via unanimous decision at UFC 298.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-fight-island-news-how-did-robert-whittaker-become-a-champion-fight-night/" target="_self" rel="noopener">How Did Robert Whittaker Become A Champion?</a></strong>

This was followed by his face-off against middleweight contender Marvin <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marvin-vettori/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Vettori</a> in the co-main event of UFC Paris, where he attained a decision win. But this was soon followed by a setback with Dricus Du Plessis defeating him via a TKO.

Now, he is gearing up for his fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 298, which will be consequential in getting him back into the title run.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Career Stats</strong></h2>
In the UFC, he has put together a 26-7-0 record.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Robert Whittaker: Endorsements 2024</h2>
Robert 'The Reaper' Whittaker is one of the most loved combat sports athletes in the history of Australia.

Also, he hasÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/robwhittakermma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tie-ups</a>Â with some huge companies such as Rival Sports, Reaper Gear, Kaplan Homes, Musashi Nutrition, Bethesda ANZ, and Sweatcentral.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Apart from being the middleweight champion, Whittaker is also the first Australian UFC champion. Below are his achievements and awards-
<ul>
 	<li><strong>GQ Australia</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year Award</span></li>
</ul>
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 	<li><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (one time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (one time, first)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First fighter of Australian nationality to win a UFC championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First New Zealand Born Fighter to win a UFC championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (five times) vs. Clint Hester, Derek Brunson, Yoel Romero (2), and Kelvin Gastelum</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Fight of the Year vs. Yoel Romero 2</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (three times) vs. Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Ronaldo Souza</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Yoel Romero and Israel Adesanya) for second-most post-fight bonuses in UFC Middleweight division history (8)</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Superfight Australia</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Superfight Australia Welterweight Championship (one time)</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>MMA Mania.com</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 - Top 5 List #2</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Sherdog</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>MMA DNA.nl</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Fight of the Year.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>BJPENN.COM</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Scrap of the Month for June 2018</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle">
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 International Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittakerâ€™s KOs</strong></h2>
Out of Whittaker's 25 wins, his first success was against Colton Smith for UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2, in May 2013. Next, was Clint Hester for UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping, November 2014. In his myriad of wins, his KO trajectory also took over the likes of Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Jacare Souza.

Whittaker is primarily a striker. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard.

He has claimed nine wins via knockout and five wins via submission during his time as a professional mixed martial artist.

<strong>Read More:Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-robert-whittaker-and-all-his-ufc-career-defeats/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Robert Whittaker and All His UFC Career Defeats</a></strong>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Robert Whittaker?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/robwhittakermma/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/RobertWhittakerMMA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/robwhittakermma?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
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<td style="height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
<td style="height: 24px"></td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px"><b>Robert John Whittaker</b></td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px">The Reaper</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="height: 24px">33</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">20 December 1990</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Â Auckland, New Zealand</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Gym</td>
<td style="height: 24px">PMA Super Martial Arts</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px">6'0"</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="height: 24px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Steven Whittaker, 2 half siblings (details unknown)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Australian</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Australian, Samoan</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">$ 3 Million</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span><span style="font-weight: 400">
</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">$400,000 (approx)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Sofia Whittaker</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">John, Jack, and Jace, Liliana, 5th name unknown</td>
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<td style="height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="height: 24px">Mixed martial artist</td>
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<td style="height: 10px">Former interim middleweight champion</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Estimated Net Worth</td>
<td style="height: 24px">$3 Million</td>
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Robert Whittaker

Robert Whittaker Net Worth 2024, Record, Next Fight, Salary, and More Who is Robert Whittaker? Robert Whittaker is one of the most accomplished MMA fighters in the history of combat sports in Australia and New Zealand. Despite not being able to hold onto his former glory, he currently holds the #3 rank in the UFC middleweight champion roster. via Getty The former champion held his title from 2017-2019 and boasts an impressive 26 wins and only 7 losses throughout his career. Despite title his loss against Israel Adesanya, as a testament to sheer grit and dedication, Whittaker still stands at the cusp of yet another title opportunity. Before his bout against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia, let&#8217;s take a deeper look at the fighter. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Early Life Whittaker was born on 20 December 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand. The 33-year-old spent most of his early years in the small town of Mangere. His father Jack Whittaker is Australian, while his mother Jewel Whittaker is Maori and Samoan. He and his sibling Steven, both moved to Australia after their parents separated in 2000. He proudly flaunts his mixed heritage both in his tattoos and also by carrying flags into the octagon. After his parents&#8217; divorce, the Whittaker brothers were brought up by a single parent, his father, who according to his own testimony has instilled the right values and made him a better father. Not much else is known about his early life, be it his educational background, or where he studied. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Wife and Children The 33-year-old Australian has been married to his beautiful wife Sofia Whittaker for over a decade now. They have been together for about 12 years, and have been reported to have started dating around 2011. They tied the knot 3 years after dating and now have grown into a family of 7, with 5 kids. Sofia Whittakar is also connected to the sport, with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Exercise and Health from the Australian Catholic University. She has also worked at numerous gyms, and many speculate that as how the two love birds might have met. The Whittakers have 3 sons, namely, John, Jack, and Jace, and their daughter Liliana. Although the fighter shared details about their 5th child being born healthy, not much has been disclosed otherwise. Robert Whittaker: Net Worth and Salary 2024 &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; has earned over $4,074,000 in his UFC career. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according toÂ The Sports Daily. According to Celebritynetworth, Whittaker has a netÂ worth of $3 Million. Yet, numerous other sources determine the range of his worth between $3-5 Million. Read More:Â All About Robert Whittaker&#8217;s Injuries Robert Whittaker: UFC Timeline &#8216;Bobby Knuckles&#8217; started his UFC career as a contestant on the firstÂ seriesÂ of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes and won the welterweight competition. Whittaker went on to beat the likes of Colton Smith, Mike Rhodes, and Brad Scott. &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; would eventually move up to middleweight and beat UriahÂ Hall, Rafael Natal, DerekÂ Brunson, Jacare Souza, and Ronaldo Souza. Later, at UFC 213, he became the interim champion after defeating Yoel Romero. However, he became the undisputed middleweight champion sinceÂ Georges St-PierreÂ left the UFC after capturing the title. &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; had to let go of his title afterÂ Israel AdesanyaÂ finished him at UFC 243. Since then, he bounced back with wins over Darren TillÂ at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till and Jared Cannonier atÂ UFC 254. &#8216;Bobby Knuckles&#8217; then beat Kelvin Gastelum in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum to take his professional record to 23-5-0. Thereafter, in February 2022, Robert Whittaker went up against Israel Adesanya once again at UFC 271: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya 2. However, he lost the bout via a unanimous decision. In his last fight, &#8216;Bobby Knuckles&#8217; defeated Paulo Costa via unanimous decision at UFC 298. Read More:Â How Did Robert Whittaker Become A Champion? This was followed by his face-off against middleweight contender Marvin Vettori in the co-main event of UFC Paris, where he attained a decision win. But this was soon followed by a setback with Dricus Du Plessis defeating him via a TKO. Now, he is gearing up for his fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 298, which will be consequential in getting him back into the title run. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Career Stats In the UFC, he has put together a 26-7-0 record. Robert Whittaker: Endorsements 2024 Robert &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; Whittaker is one of the most loved combat sports athletes in the history of Australia. Also, he hasÂ tie-upsÂ with some huge companies such as Rival Sports, Reaper Gear, Kaplan Homes, Musashi Nutrition, Bethesda ANZ, and Sweatcentral. Robert Whittakerâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Apart from being the middleweight champion, Whittaker is also the first Australian UFC champion. Below are his achievements and awards- GQ Australia  2018 GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year Award  Ultimate Fighting Championship  UFC Middleweight Championship (one time) Interim UFC Middleweight Championship (one time, first) First fighter of Australian nationality to win a UFC championship First New Zealand Born Fighter to win a UFC championship Fight of the Night (five times) vs. Clint Hester, Derek Brunson, Yoel Romero (2), and Kelvin Gastelum 2018 Fight of the Year vs. Yoel Romero 2 Performance of the Night (three times) vs. Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Ronaldo Souza Tied (Yoel Romero and Israel Adesanya) for second-most post-fight bonuses in UFC Middleweight division history (8)  Superfight Australia  Superfight Australia Welterweight Championship (one time)  MMA Mania.com  UFC/MMA &#8216;Fighter of the Year&#8217; 2017 &#8211; Top 5 List #2  Sherdog  2017 Fighter of the Year  MMA DNA.nl  2017 Fighter of the Year 2018 Fight of the Year.  BJPENN.COM  Scrap of the Month for June 2018  World MMA Awards  2017 International Fighter of the Year Robert Whittakerâ€™s KOs Out of Whittaker&#8217;s 25 wins, his first success was against Colton Smith for UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2, in May 2013. Next, was Clint Hester for UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping, November 2014. In his myriad of wins, his KO trajectory also took over the likes of Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Jacare Souza. Whittaker is primarily a striker. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. &#8216;The Reaper&#8217; blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. He has claimed nine wins via knockout and five wins via submission during his time as a professional mixed martial artist. Read More:Â Robert Whittaker and All His UFC Career Defeats  via Getty How to Contact Robert Whittaker? Instagram,Â Facebook,Â Twitter  Personal Information  Name Robert John Whittaker  Popular Name The Reaper  Age 33  Date of Birth 20 December 1990  Birth Place Â Auckland, New Zealand  Gym PMA Super Martial Arts  Height 6&#8217;0&#8243;  Weight 185 lbs  Parents Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker  Siblings Steven Whittaker, 2 half siblings (details unknown)  Nationality Australian  Ethnicity Australian, Samoan  Net Worth $ 3 Million  Salary $400,000 (approx)  Spouse Sofia Whittaker  Children John, Jack, and Jace, Liliana, 5th name unknown  Profession Mixed martial artist  Titles Former interim middleweight champion  Estimated Net Worth $3 Million

Dricus du Plessis Claps Back at Israel Adesanya With a Grim 5 Word Message Days After the Middleweight Champ Picked Him to Win Against Robert Whittaker

Dricus du Plessis responds to Israel Adesanya