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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexander Volkanovski: Net Worth 2024, Record and Business Ventures</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Alexander Volkanovski?</strong></h2>
An Australian professional MMA fighter, 35-year-old Alexander Volkanovski currently fights in the Featherweight division under the greatest promotion of the sport, UFC. He was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, on 29 September 1988.

Despite training in combat sports and even winning two national titles for Greco-Roman wrestling at the early age of 12, by 14 years he opted to try his hands in the Rugby league as a front rower. This won him numerous accolades but as fate would have it, as he turned 23, his interests shifted towards MMA. A fan of UFC events, he debuted for the promotion in 2016.

The noted UFC fighter, Alexander Volkanovski, is currently awaiting his fight against Illia Topuria, at UFC 298, on 17 February 2024.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexander Volkanovski's early life</strong></h2>
Volkanovski has mixed ancestry. His mother, Mary Volkanovski, is from Greece, while his father, Tony Volkanovski, has Macedonian ancestry and was born in Yugoslavia. Volkanovski's mixed ancestry inspired him to give himself the moniker 'The Great', following Alexander The Great, who also had a Macedonian-Greek origin.

Reports say that he also has an older sibling who is a fighter as well. 'Volk' was a fervent rugby fan apart from MMA. Further, he also kicked off his athletic career with rugby. He used to play for the Warilla Gorillas as a semi-pro. In the year 2010, he was also awarded the Mick Cronin Medal as the Group 7 Rugby League's best player.
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His initial coach, Joe Lopez, revealed 'Volk' started to train in MMA and Greco-Roman Wrestling when he was 22. Although he started it as an off-season activity to keep himself fit, he soon grew a knack for the sport of MMA and chose it as his livelihood as well.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Alexander Volkanovski's wife and children</h2>
Alexander Volkanovski has been married to his wife Emma Volkanovski since the 12th of October 2012. Although not much is known about Emma's maiden life, Volkanovski in his social media posts made it known that they were high school sweethearts and had dated for 7 years before tying the knot.

Since their marriage, they have become a family of 4, welcoming two daughters. His eldest, Ariana was born in 2015, and his youngest Arlie in 2017.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>What is </b><b>Alexander Volkanovski's</b><b> net worth in 2024?</b></h2>
Owing to the huge crowds, 'The Great' draws in his fights, the UFC also provides him with remarkable sums of money for his bouts. As per reports, the Australian currently boasts a net worth of $3.5M.
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Volkanovski also receives his pay per fight, similar to every other UFC fighter. The majority of UFC supporters are also aware that it varies from one fight to another. 'The Great' earned his biggest fight purse to date for his UFC 290 bout against the noted, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/yair-rodriguez/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Yair Rodriguez</strong></a>. Reports suggest that 'Volk' pocketed a massive $2,142,000 for this fight.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Alexander Volkanovski's MMA career and UFC record</h2>
Volkanovski had four fights as an amateur. At 23, he decided to make a career out of mixed martial arts and defeated Gerhard Voigt in his first professional MMA bout. 'The Great' went 3-0 before suffering his first and what would become his only MMA loss, and it came in the welterweight division. Alexander Volkanovski's weight loss, as aforementioned he was a 214-pound rugby player, was the recipe for his success.

After amassing thirteen wins in Australia, Guam, and New Zealand, Volkanovski finally made it to the United States and took over the UFC featherweight division after debuting in the lightweight division. As of 2023, he is at #2 in UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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Alexander Volkanovski dominated his first five opponents in the UFC before fighting returning veteran, Chad Mendes. Although he faced some early adversity against Mendes, Volkanovski turned the tables and knocked him out. He was then matched up against the first UFC featherweight champion, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jose-aldo/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jose Aldo</a>.

As 'The Great' outclassed the legend, Aldo, in his hometown, Brazil, at UFC 237, he received his first-ever title shot against the third-ever UFC featherweight champion <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-holloway/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Max Holloway</a>. At UFC 245, 'The Great' conquered Holloway and resolutely won the UFC featherweight championship.
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The duo re-matched at UFC 251. As Max Holloway looked strong in the early rounds, many people thought 'Blessed' did enough to regain his UFC gold. But, the judges had other thoughts and awarded the decision to 'The Great'. With two wins over Holloway, Volkanovski inched his way toward the GOAT status in the featherweight division.

In 2021, he made his second title defense against Brian Ortega on September 25, 2021, at <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-266/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 266: </a>Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega. Alexander Volkanovski's record in UFC stood at an impressive 10-0.

Alexander Volkanovski had his next fight in the main event of UFC 273 PPV against '<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chan-sung-jung/" target="_self" rel="noopener">The Korean Zombie</a>' Chan Sung Jung at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. 'Volk' put on a display of his insane striking prowess, finishing off Jung in the fourth round of the bout.

Moving on, 'The Great' once again faced his former rival Max Holloway at UFC 276. But the result wasn't much different.

Volkanovski's only UFC loss to date came in his UFC 284 main event bout against the current UFC Lightweight champ, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/islam-makhachev/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Islam Makhachev</a>. 'Volk' decided to move up a division in order to give himself a shot at the coveted 'champ-champ' status. Despite putting up a real enthraller of a bout, the judges ruled in favor of Makhachev via a controversial unanimous decision. Next, he defended his featherweight title against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290.
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Before joining the UFC, Alexander Volkanovski also has one boxing match under his belt. The bout took place on April 17, 2015, at super welterweight inside the Hurstville Entertainment Center, Australia. 'The Great' won the four-round battle via a unanimous decision.

In his pro-MMA career, Alexander Volkanovski has won a championship in every weight class (welterweight, lightweight, featherweight) he has fought at. In the UFC, he claimed a Fight of the Night bonus remarkable performance against Chad Mendes. Also, his title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 276, after which he picked up one loss as well.

Apart from that, he won a gold medal at the Australian National Schools Wrestling Competition at 12 years old. Alexander Volkanovski's stats in MMA have been exceptional. He holds an amazing record of 26-3-0 in his MMA career.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Alexander Volkanovski's career earnings</h2>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Alexander Volkanovski's Salary In 2016- $50,000</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Alexander Volkanovski's Salary In 2017- $60,000</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Alexander Volkanovski's Salary In 2018- $335,000</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Alexander Volkanovski's Salary In 2019- $420,000</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexander Volkanovski awards &amp; achievements</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">World MMA Awards</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 International Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">MMAjunkie.com</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 September Fight of the Month vs. Brian Ortega</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">ESPN</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Fight of the Year vs. Brian Ortega</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Mania</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Fight of the Year vs. Brian Ortega</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">BT Sport</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">Sherdog</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Fighting</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 284</span></li>
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Ultimate Fighting Championship
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Featherweight Championship (Current)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Five successful title defenses</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second most title fight wins in UFC Featherweight division history (6)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First Australian-born fighter to win a UFC championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Chad Mendes, Brian Ortega, and Islam Makhachev 1</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Honors 2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev 1</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2023 Fight of the Year vs. Islam Makhachev 1</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Chan Sung Jung</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second longest win streak in UFC Featherweight division history (11)</span></li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Alexander Volkanovski's business ventures</h2>
Reportedly, Volkanovski has made a few good investments with his UFC-earned wealth. 'Volk' sells his own merchandise for the fans. They can receive it pretty easily by visiting his business website.

'The Australian' also has a partnership with 'Cameo' through which he sends out personalized video messages to his fans.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Alexander Volkanovski's endorsements</strong></h2>
Volkanovski has teamed up with several companies like CMBT, Engage, Blessed CBD, and BaiMed. Details for the same are also available on his official website. His more recent endorsements include Athletikan and Sports Bet.

He also became the face of PRIME Hydration, which also involves fellow teammate Israel Adesanya and YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Alexander Volkanovski's charity &amp; foundation work</h2>
Recently, the UFC featherweight champion, with some other athletes, raised $10,000 for Charity Bounce in Prahran, Australia. He also shares affiliations with Movember, a charity venture that deals with funds and awareness on male health- cancer, mental health issues, and more.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alexander Volkanovski's active social media accounts</h2>
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<p class="x1heor9g x1qlqyl8 x1pd3egz x1a2a7pz"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexvolkanovski/">Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski</a></p>
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<td><a href="https://alexanderthegreatvolkanovski.com/">Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski</a></td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px"><b>Alexander Volkanovski</b> (Macedonian: <span lang="mk">Александар Волкановски)</span></td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px"><b>The Great</b></td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">29 September 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">35</td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">5 ft 6 in (168 cm)</td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">155 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px"><b>Tony Volkanovski </b>and <b>Mary Volkanovski</b></td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">1 older sibling (name unknown)</td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">Australia</td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">Australian</td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px"><b>$3.5 million</b></td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px"><b>$1,000,000 </b></td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">Emma Volkanovski</td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">2</td>
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<td style="width: 17.3214%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">Mixed Martial Artist, Rugby Player, Kickboxer</td>
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Tiger Muay Thai
Bangtao Muay Thai &amp; MMA
Freestyle Fighting Gym</td>
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<td style="width: 45.8036%;height: 24px">13</td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo: Net Worth 2024, Record, Height, Wife &amp; Endorsements</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Henry Cejudo?</strong></h2>
Henry Cejudo reached the pinnacle of his combat career when he defeated <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Marlon-Moraes/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Marlon Moraes</a> at UFC 238 and clinched the vacant UFC bantamweight title. This win made him the only fourth fighter in the promotion's history to hold two championships simultaneously. The American fighter boasts of an illustrious resume that also includes an Olympic gold medal. After enjoying a reign at the top, 'The Messenger' hung up his gloves in 2020, only to announce his comeback after a layoff of three years.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo's</b><b> early life</b></h2>
The 36-year-old fighter was born to Mexican immigrants Jorge Cejudo and Nelly Rico. He spent his early childhood in Los Angeles. However, Cejudo along with his family first moved to New Mexico and subsequently to Phoenix.

Cejudo is the youngest of his siblings, Jorge and Alonzo Cejudo, his brothers, and Ana Karolina, Maria, and Gloria Cejudo, his sisters.
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Cejudo got enrolled at Grand Canyon University in 2010, the same year he picked up amateur boxing. He graduated in 2015 with a degree in theology. He found inspiration in his elder brother, Angel Cejudo, and devoted his focus to wrestling.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo's</b><b> wife and children</b></h2>
Henry Cejudo is <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-henry-cejudo-wife-ufc-stars-model-wife-ana-karolina-whom-he-never-fails-to-show-off/" target="_self" rel="noopener">married to Ana Karolina</a>. The pair reportedly met through a mutual friend and officially tied the knot on September 17, 2021.

The couple is blessed with a beautiful daughter, America, and a son Enzo Carlos Cejudo.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo's</b><b> net worth 2024</b></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Henry Cejudo has a net worth of $2 million. The varied sources of his income majorly include money collected from fighting in the UFC. Besides, a small chunk is also amassed through endorsements.

The former champion took home the base salary of $350,00 when he last faced Dominick Cruz at UFC 249.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo's career timeline</b></h2>
'Triple C' won his freshman titles in Arizona. In addition, he won the Colorado State Championships (CHSAA) as a junior and also as a senior. These accomplishments enabled him to feature in the USA Wrestling Magazine's Dream Team of High School All-Americans.

In 2006, he joined the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Within a year of his senior debut, he won the US National Championship at 55 kilograms. He followed it with a bronze medal at the World Cup in 2007.

The most notable accomplishment in his life came in 2008 when he represented the United States at the Olympics. Cejudo won the gold in the 55kg category and became the youngest American wrestler to do so.

While he switched to MMA, the Los Angeles native had a brief stint in wrestling in 2015 when he faced Tony Ramos at the "Agon V: Iowa against the World" event. However, his opponent scored a come-from-behind victory and spoiled his return. Prior to his debut for UFC in 2014, the Olympic medalist fought under the banner of the World Fighting Federation and Legacy FC.
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Cejudo extended his unbeaten record to 10-0 when he was awarded the title shot against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/demetrious-johnson/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Demetrious Johnson</a> at UFC 197. While he failed to secure the title, after a wait of two years, he racked up a split decision win against 'Mighty Mouse' at UFC 227.

Following this, Cejudo mounted a challenge for the vacant UFC bantamweight title and etched his name in history after defeating Marlon Moraes at UFC 238. In a bid to focus on the 135 lbs division, he relinquished his flyweight title.

However, Cejudo surprised the MMA world as he announced his retirement from UFC after successfully defending his title against Dominick Cruz in May 2020. Markedly, he called off his retirement to face <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aljamain-sterling/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Aljamain Sterling</a> at UFC 288 and lost via split decision.

For his next bout against Marlon Vera, in UFC 292, Cejudo withdrew owing to a shoulder injury. And now he is scheduled to face Merab Dvalishvili for UFC 298.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Henry Cejudo’s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Cejudo has penned lucrative deals with Reebok, Everlast, Body Armour, Onnit, and MetroPCS.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Henry Cejudo’s investments</strong></h2>
Cejudo has joined hands with MILLIONS.co as an athlete ambassador and investor.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Henry Cejudo’s career stats</strong></h2>
Currently, Cejudo holds a professional record of 16-2. The fighter has won 8 fighters via knockout and 8 others by decision.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Henry Cejudo’s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
<strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Bantamweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title defense</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Flyweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title defense</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Seventh two-division champion in UFC history</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fourth simultaneous two-divisional champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Demetrious Johnson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Wilson Reis, T.J. Dillashaw, and Marlon Moraes</span></li>
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<strong>MMAjunkie</strong>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Upset of the Year vs. Demetrious Johnson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 June Fight of the Month vs. Marlon Moraes</span></li>
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<strong>MMA Fighting</strong>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Upset of the Year vs. Demetrious Johnson</span></li>
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<strong>MMA Weekly</strong>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Upset of the Year vs. Demetrious Johnson</span></li>
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<strong>Freestyle wrestling</strong>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">National Wrestling Hall Of Fame</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 inductee, distinguished member</span></li>
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<strong><em>2011</em></strong>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2nd place, silver medalist(s) Henri Deglane Challenge</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) Sunkist Kids International Open</span></li>
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<em><strong>2008</strong></em>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) Summer Olympics (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) Pan American Championships (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) US Olympic Team Trials (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2nd place, silver medalist(s) U.S Senior National Championship (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">John Smith Award winner</span></li>
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<em><strong>2007</strong></em>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) Pan American Games (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) Pan American Championships</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) US World Team Trials (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) U.S Senior National Championship (55 kg)</span></li>
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<em><strong>2006</strong></em>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) Pan American Championships</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2nd place, silver medalist(s) US World Team Trials (55 kg)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">1st place, gold medalist(s) U.S Senior National Championship (55 kg)</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Henry Cejudo’s titles</strong></h2>
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 	<li>UFC Flyweight Championship, Cejudo vs. Johnson 2, August 2018, at UFC 227</li>
 	<li>UFC Bantamweight Championship, UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes, June 2019</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo's car collection</b></h2>
The former wrestler resides in Los Angeles, California. Further, he lives a lavish life and has an entourage of three luxurious rides to travel around.

The list includes a black 2020 Jeep Gladiator<b>,</b> a beige 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, and a black 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Henry Cejudo's socials</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/henry_cejudo/?hl=en">Instagram</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/henrycejudo/">Facebook</a></td>
<td style="width: 16.6667%"><a href="https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo">X</a></td>
<td style="width: 16.6667%"><a href="https://henrycejudo.com/">Website</a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%"><b>Henry Cejudo</b></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">The Messenger</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td class="infobox-data" style="width: 97.3751%">February 9, 1987</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">Los Angeles, California, USA</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">37</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td class="infobox-data" style="width: 97.3751%">5 ft 4 in</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">135 lb (61 kg)</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">135 lb (61 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">4</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">$ 2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">$450,000</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">Ana Karolina</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">2</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<td style="width: 62.2888%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 97.3751%"><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Bantamweight Champion </span>

UFC Flyweight Championship</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Ian Garry 2024: Wife, Record, Ranking, Net Worth, Salary, Endorsement</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Ian Garry?</strong></h2>
<strong>Ian <b>Machado </b>Garry</strong> is one of the most promising fighters in the UFC. At the young age of 26 years, the Irish fighter has been able to catch the attention of the entire MMA world. From stellar performances to an exceptional record, Garry has every ingredient for the recipe for success.

Ever since entering the UFC, Garry has been quickly rising to the ranks of the promotion’s welterweight division. Further, many fans are already predicting him to face the division’s biggest names. Here are some of the vital details about the UFC superstar.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ian Garry’s early life</strong></h2>
Ian Garry was born in 1977, in Dublin City, Ireland, to Edwin Garry and Moira Garry, who have time and time again been vocal about their support for the fighter. Edwin himself is a former rugby player, and professionally a now retired police officer.

Garry's biggest supporter is often spotted attending his fights and the fighter also attributes his father for instilling discipline and strong values. Moira has equally been a source of encouragement and emotional stability. He also shares a strong bond with his sisters Louise and Sarah, who often find mention of him.

'The Future' has attended local schools for his primary education, and also enrolled for college education later. Although much detail is not available on these aspects, he has disclosed how his goal to become an MMA fighter was set during his school years.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ian Garry’s wife and children</h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-who-is-ian-garrys-wife-layla-machado-garry-everything-about-conor-mcgregors-fellow-irishmans-wife-kids-profession-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garry's wife</a> is married to <strong>Layla Ann Lee</strong>. They began dating in late 2020 and have been a couple since early 2021. They’ve stayed together as the 26-year-old Irishman climbed to the peak of the Welterweight division in 'Cage Warriors’. His now-wife was working in the promotion as a TV presenter.
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The couple got married on 26 February 2022 in Las Vegas. Moreover, the couple is currently raising one son, Leandro Vegas Machado Garry, and welcomed another, whose whereabouts have not been shared by the couple. Garry’s partner has been a strong pillar of support for the Irish MMA star. But, she has also been at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-still-defiant-under-clouds-of-legal-threat-sean-strickland-reminded-of-grave-consequences-by-ian-garrys-wife-layla-anna-lee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the center of a controversy</a> recently.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ian Garry's net worth 2024</h2>
As of 2024, Ian Garry's net worth is around $1.5 million, <a href="https://theufcnews.com/ian-garry-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to several sources</a>. Moreover, his earnings primarily have come from his fights in the UFC and other MMA promotions.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ian Garry’s career timeline</h2>
Currently, the Irish MMA fighter has a perfect record of 14-0. Before entering the UFC, ‘The Future’ was an active fighter in Cage Warriors. Moreover, he also became the promotion’s welterweight champion in his last fight there.

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Next, he entered the UFC in 2021. The Portmarnock-born fighter’s first fight here was against Jordan Williams at UFC 268. Garry defeated his opponent via a first-round KO. Next, he defeated <strong>Darian Weeks</strong> via a unanimous decision at UFC 273.

Further, Garry continued his winning streak, defeating fellow fighters like <strong>Gabriel Green</strong>, <strong>Song Kenan</strong>, <strong>Daniel Rodriguez</strong>, and <strong>Neil Magny</strong>. He has also won a Performance of the Night bonus in the UFC once. Thereafter, in his fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/vicente-luque/"><strong>Vicente Luque</strong> </a>at UFC 296 he pulled out due to pneumonia. Despite showing frustration, the UFC doctors did not allow him to fight.

He then faced Geoff Neal at UFC 298. Garry won the fight via a split decision. As of now, the Irishman sits at #7 in UFC’s welterweight rankings.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ian Garry's contract and salary</h2>
Currently, Ian Garry’s career earnings amount to a noteworthy $930,000. His clash with Neil Magny resulted in a substantial payday of $350,000. This included a base salary of $100,000, a fight-win bonus of $100,000, and an additional $50,000 for his outstanding performance, coupled with $30,000 from sponsorship deals. Moreover, Garry earned $110,000 for his fight against Geoff Neal.

In another remarkable display of skill, Garry added $250,000 to his earnings in May 2023, after defeating Daniel Rodriguez. This included an $80,000 base salary, an $80,000 fight win bonus, and a well-deserved $50,000 performance bonus.
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Moreover, his triumph over Song Kenan on March 4, 2023, brought in $200,000. It comprised a $70,000 base salary, a $70,000 fight-win bonus, and various perks such as incentive pay and sponsorships.

Garry's journey in the UFC began with a debut victory against Jordan Williams at UFC 268, earning him $24,000. This included a $10,000 base salary, a $10,000 fight win bonus, and a $4,000 fight week incentive. There is no clear information about his ongoing contract with the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ian Garry partnerships and endorsements</h2>
Currently, Ian Garry endorses the iPlay Safe App. Information about his other possible endorsements is not available as of now.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"> <strong>Ian Garry’s career stats</strong></span></h2>
The fighter has an undefeated record of 14-0-0. Garry has scored 7 knockouts, 5 decision victories, and 1 submission victory.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ian Garry’s house</strong></h2>
Garry has a luxury abode in Las Vegas, that boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Situated at a prime location, it is merely a 15-minute walk from the Las Vegas strip.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ian Garry’s titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><b>Ultimate Fighting Championships</b>
<ul>
 	<li>Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Daniel Rodriguez<sup id="cite_ref-UFCon_ABC4_26-1" class="reference"></sup></li>
</ul>
</li>
 	<li><b>Cage Warriors Fighting Championship</b>
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 	<li>CWFC Welterweight Championship (One time; former)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ian Garry’s social media accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iangarry?igsh=MW1iaG1oN2s1NnVzZQ==">Instagram </a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><a href="https://twitter.com/iangarryMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">X</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><a href="https://www.iangarry.com/">Website</a></td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Ian Garry additional information</h2>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%"><b>Ian Machado Garry</b></td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">The Future</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">17 November 1997</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">Portmarnock, Dublin City, Ireland</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">26</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">170 lb (77 kg)</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">Edwin Garry and Moira Garry</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">Louise and Sarah</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">Irish</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">$1.5 million</td>
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<td style="width: 45.2914%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 128.577%">$50,000 (Base Salary)</td>
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<p id="firstHeading" class="firstHeading mw-first-heading"><span class="mw-page-title-main">Layla Anna-Lee</span></p>
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<td style="width: 128.577%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 128.577%">2</td>
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<td style="width: 128.577%">Mixed Martial Artist</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria 2024: Net Worth, Record, Wife and Ethnicity</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Ilia Topuria?</h2>
Ilia Topuria is a German-born-Georgian featherweight fighter who is currently at the #3 ranking in the division. Topuria excels in his ground game and has not dropped a single fight ever since he debuted at short notice at a Fight Night event back in 2020.

Since then Topuria has grown as a fighter. Coming from Spain, he came to the UFC with a point to prove, and at a brilliant professional record of 14-0, he's doing just that. His fighting style brings together effective striking and grappling given his BJJ background making him a marvel to watch. Here's more about him.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria's early life</h2>
Topuria was born in Halle Westfalen, Germany to parents who were Georgian.  At 7, Topuria and his family moved back to their home country of Georgia and it was here that he was first exposed to wrestling. 'El Matador' was exposed to the Greco-Roman style of wrestling in school and that's where his journey started.

Soon, at the age of 15, he once again, moved. This time, to Alicante Spain, a country that he still calls his own to this day. It was here that he began training in Mixed Martial Arts at the Climent Club. He and his brother, Alex Topuria were the first black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Georgia.

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His father, Zaza Topuria is a businessman and his mother's name is InGa Bendeliana. Topuria was born in a Christian family and has three siblings. One brother, as mentioned before, and two sisters. He also has nephews that he enjoys spending time with.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria's wife and children</h2>
Topuria's partner, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell, is a businesswoman from Alicante, Spain. The two have a son together whom they love and raise together. Topuria has envisioned a loving and successful future for his son whom he already considers a <em>"man".</em>

“If he wants to fight, I’m gonna support him; if he wants to..." he said. <em>"I don’t know... study, I’m gonna support him. If it makes him happy, I don’t care. Go for that, because in this life, people are always looking for success. What’s success for me? Success is when you’re happy with yourself, that’s it.” </em>Topuria's son is currently about 3-4 years of age. His identity and details are mostly kept private by the family.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria's net worth in 2024</h2>
At the age of 27, Ilia Topuria's current net worth stands at around $1 million. At UFC 282, Topuria's salary and bonus rewarded him with about $115,000. After his fight and victory against Josh Emmett, Topuria took home about $130,000 including his base salary of about $80,000 and a $50,000 performance of the night bonus.

His disclosed earnings, however, sit at around $150,000 and the last time we saw him fight was at the UFC Fight Night event against Emmett where he ended up with a brilliant unanimous decision win after the fighters brawled brutally for five rounds straight.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria's career timeline</h2>
Topuria competed regionally in Spain once he had a good grip on the MMA scene. He first appeared in Cage MMA Finland in 2018 and in the same year received his Jiu Jitsu black belt. He participated in a bout for Cage Warriors Bantamweight championship but because of a failed weighing, he didn't receive the title. He also fought for Brave before entering the UFC.

Here, he was approached for a fight against Youssef Zalal. It was a short-notice fight for 'El Matador' and quickly he tore his opponent via a decision win over Zalal. With his earnings and sponsorship deals, Topuria has become rather wealthy over the years. He also fought guys like Damon Jackson, Jai Herbert, and Bryce Mitchell. Now, he will face the king of the division, Alexander Volkanovski.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria's stats and records</h2>
As mentioned before, Topuria boasts a powerful undefeated record of 14-0. He has fought for multiple promotions over the span of his career and achieved about 2 wins from decisions. 4 times, he has secured a win via knockout and then, 8 times, he secured the top position by submission.

His last match against Emmett was a decision win, before him, he submitted Bryce Mitchell with an arm-triangle choke and before him, he knocked out Jai Herbert with a brilliant right hand. A very multifaceted fighter that can finish a fight in many ways.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ilia Topuria's major achievements</h2>
Ilia Topuria has managed to achieve a performance of the night bonus twice in his UFC career. The first one was when he knocked out Jai Herbert and then when he submitted Bryce Mitchell. In his last fight, both he and Emmett won the Fight of The Night bonus for putting up an amazing show for the fans.

He is also a Mixed Fight Events champion. Here, he held the featherweight championship one time, and also, MMA Junkie awarded him with a submission of the month award for the Arm Triangle choke on Bryce Mitchell. Now, he could be the next featherweight champion if he defeats Alexander Volkanovski.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Topuria's knockouts</h2>
In recent times, he has knocked out Jai Herbert, Ryan Hall, and Damon Jackson of the UFC. As mentioned earlier, Herbert suffered a right hook that ended the fight while Ryan Hall succumbed to brutal ground and pound by 'El Matador'.

Damon Jackson also fell prey to his punches and before him, at Brave, Ilia Topuria defeated Steven Goncalves via his punching prowess as well. This sums up the four knockout wins he has collected throughout his career on top of many submission wins and decision victories.
<h2 style="text-align: center">All of Ilia Topuria's social media accounts</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Topuriailia?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ilia Topuria's X account.</a>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iliatopuria/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ilia Topuria's Instagram account.</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/topuriailia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ilia Topuria's Facebook account.</a>

<a href="https://elmatador.es/en/biography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ilia Topuria's website.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">More about Ilia Topuria</h2>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><b>Ilia Topuria</b></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>'El Matador'</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>January 21, 1997</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong> Halle Westfalen, Germany</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>27</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>5'7" (170cm)</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong> 146.0 lbs (last weigh in)</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>Zaza Topuria
</strong><strong>InGa Bendelian</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>3</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>Spanish</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>German-Georgian</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>$1 million</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>Base salary-$80,000</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>Giorgina Uzcategui Badell- Partner</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>In-relationship</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>1</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>MMA Fighter</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%">-</td>
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<td style="width: 60.1026%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knockouts</span></td>
<td style="width: 201.682%"><strong>4</strong></td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Paulo Costa 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Ranking and More</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Paulo Costa?</strong></h2>
Paulo Costa is arguably the most dangerous middleweight of this generation. The Brazilian fighter started his MMA career on the regional circuits of Brazil and eventually fought his way to the UFC. Costa started training in Muay Thai to learn self-discipline, as he often found himself getting involved in street fights.
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'Borrachinha' began training under his older brother, who was also a mixed martial artist. He joined a Jiu-Jitsu gym but had to leave it after his father passed away. However, 'Borrachinha' returned to the gym after some time.

Besides that, he got involved in <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/8/17/20809028/troublemaker-paulo-costa-endless-quest-greatness-ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">real estate</a> and taught Microsoft Excel and Word to support his mother. As of May 2024, he sits at #7 in the UFC middleweight <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Paulo Costa’s Early Life</strong></h2>
Costa was born 21st of April 1991 to Carlos Roberto and Maria Augusta in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He also has an elder brother, Carlo Costa. His father Carlos Roberto worked various odd jobs to sustain the family. He sadly passed away after a battle with throat cancer when Costa was only 17. Carlo was also a mixed martial artist, probably setting a precedent for young Paulo, and was also later one of the UFC champs coaches.

Apart from this, Costa's earlier career projects him to be quite tech-savvy. At one point in his life, he used to teach different computer software and similar gigs to help out his family financially. Nonetheless, not much about his educational qualifications is commonly known.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Paulo Costa’s Girlfriend</strong></h2>
Paulo Costa is in a relationship with his l<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-paulo-costas-relationships-all-about-his-girlfriend-tamara-alvez-and-tracy-cortez-rumors/">ong-time girlfriend Tamara Alves</a>, who is quite the boss girl herself. She is a Civil engineer, and much like her partner, she is a fitness freak herself and has incorporated her passion as the founder of <strong>MundoFit</strong>. Her brand focuses on supplements and other fitness accessories.

The pair met each other in 2013, through Alves' cousin's husband, who trained with Costa in the same gym. And in a true rom-com fashion, he introduced "<em>this very handsome guy at the gym" </em>during a jiu-jitsu championship the gym was hosting. And despite greeting each other, they did not talk. However, later while Costa left an impression on Alves, he couldn't muster up the courage to ask for her number and asked her friend for that information instead. A classic!

Apart from this, Alves also reportedly manages his UFC affairs and Costa is reaping the benefits of being able to <em>"kiss the manager."</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Paulo Costa: Net Worth and Salary 2024</h2>
Costa is relatively new to the sport. However, he has received a decent amount of money for his fights, and overall, he has made over $938,167 in his UFC career according to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/09/27/paulo-costa-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>. This does not include undisclosed bonuses and other sources of income.

As of 2021, he has an estimated net worth of over $1 million, according to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mediareferee.com/2020/09/23/paulo-costa-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Referee</a>. With more fights coming his way, many sources also estimated it to be double that.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Paulo Costa: UFC Career Timeline</h2>
Paulo Costa has an explosive style of fighting. Right off the bat, he puts a tremendous amount of pressure on his opponents. The Brazilian walks his opponents down and lands devastating body strikes that ultimately lead to openings.

Paulo Costa first appeared in the third season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, 2014. Although he won his first bout, 'The Eraser' lost his next fight via a split decision to Marcio Alexandre Jr. Fortunately for him, this loss does not appear on his pro record as it was considered an exhibition match.

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Paulo Costa did not let the setback from TUF define his career. The middleweight continued racking up victories and went on an eight-fight win streak before joining the UFC. Surprisingly, Costa has garnered a lot of popularity, almost reaching a superstar already.

Costa put himself on the map after decimating former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks at UFC 217. He then stopped <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/uriah-hall/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Uriah Hall</a> in his tracks and out-muscled Yoel Romero in the following year. His last bout was against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Israel Adesanya</a>, where he suffered his first-ever professional loss via technical knockout at UFC 253.

Next, he faced <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marvin-vettori/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Marvin Vettori</a> at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori. Despite losing the bout via decision, he redeemed himself in his next against Luke Rockhold. After this decision win, he fought Robert Whittaker in <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-298-alexander-volkanovski-vs-ilia-topuria/">UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria</a> on February 17, 2024. Unfortunately, 'The Eraser' lost this fight despite putting up an incredible performance. His current record stands at 14-3-0. Now, he is going to fight Sean Strickland at UFC 302.

Costa might not be the most accurate striker, but every strike he throws is meant to hurt the opposition. He throws a lot of those strikes in the opening rounds. However, this style of fighting has its own drawbacks. As Costa's cardio fades away as the fight progresses, it becomes very difficult for him to put the same pace as the first round. So he might be looking for a finish this time around against the mighty Whittaker.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Paulo Costa’s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Jungle Fight</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Middleweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title defense</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Garreth McLellan and Uriah Hall [55][56]</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Yoel Romero &amp; Luke Rockhold[33][48]</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Third highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Middleweight division history (59.4%)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 August Fight of the Month vs. Yoel Romero</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sherdog</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 Round of the Year vs. Yoel Romero (round 1)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Paulo Costa’s KOs</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Paulo Costa vs. Uriah Hall, UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier, July 2018</li>
 	<li>Paulo Costa vs. Johny Hendricks, UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre, November 2017</li>
 	<li>Paulo Costa vs. Oluwale Bamgbose, UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway, June 2017</li>
 	<li>Paulo Costa vs. Garreth McLellan, UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum, March 2017</li>
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<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/borrachinhamma/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%;text-align: center"><a href="https://paulocostaofficial.com/">Official Merch Store</a></td>
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<td style="width: 47.4903%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 207.161%"><b>Paulo Henrique Costa</b></td>
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<td style="width: 47.4903%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 207.161%">The Eraser, Borrachinha</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4903%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 207.161%">April 21, 1991</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">32</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">6 ft 1 in</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">186 lbs, or 84 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">Carlos Roberto and Maria Augusta</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">Carlos Costa</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">Brazillian</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">$1 million</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">$560,000 (Disclosed)</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">Tamara Alvez (Partner)</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">Unmarried</td>
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<td style="width: 207.161%">#7 ranked UFC <span role="tooltip"><span class="c5aZPb" role="button" data-enable-toggle-animation="true" data-extra-container-classes="ZLo7Eb" data-hover-hide-delay="1000" data-hover-open-delay="500" data-send-open-event="true" data-theme="0" data-width="250" data-ved="2ahUKEwjwmvzj-KeEAxUCyDgGHerGDAwQmpgGegQIFhAD"><span class="JPfdse" data-bubble-link="" data-segment-text="Middleweight">Middleweight</span></span></span> Fighter</td>
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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 Whittaker’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 Whittaker’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 to <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 net worth of $3 Million. Yet, numerous other sources determine the range of his worth between $3-5 Million.

<strong>Read More: <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 first <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/news/cast-announced-tuf-smashes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">series</a> 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 Uriah <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/uriah-hall/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Hall</a>, Rafael Natal, Derek <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 since <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/george-st-pierre/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Georges St-Pierre</a> left the UFC after capturing the title. 'The Reaper' had to let go of his title after <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Israel Adesanya</a> 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> at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till and Jared Cannonier at <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: <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 Whittaker’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 has <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/robwhittakermma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tie-ups</a> 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 Whittaker’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-
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 	<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>
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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>
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 	<li><strong>Superfight Australia</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Superfight Australia Welterweight Championship (one time)</span></li>
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 	<li><strong>MMA Mania.com</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 - Top 5 List #2</span></li>
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 	<li><strong>Sherdog</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
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 	<li><strong>MMA DNA.nl</strong></li>
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 	<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>
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 	<li><strong>BJPENN.COM</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Scrap of the Month for June 2018</span></li>
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 	<li><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 International Fighter of the Year</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Robert Whittaker’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: <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>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/RobertWhittakerMMA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <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">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"> 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">Jack Whittaker &amp; Jewel Whittaker</td>
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<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">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">$400,000 (approx)</td>
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<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">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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