While speaking to Submission Radio, Dan Hardy previewed a potential bout between Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor. Recently, news about a potential fight between Justin Gaethje [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/] and Conor McGregor [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/] has captured the attention of the MMA community. Ariel Helwani broke out the news that McGregor’s team is in talks with the UFC regarding a fight with Gaethje. Read: Justin Gaethje is Open to Fight Conor McGregor in “Hostile Environment” Dublin [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-justin-gaethje-is-open-to-fight-conor-mcgregor-in-hostile-environment-dublin/] Although the rumors were quickly shut down by Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Fighters and analysts were quick enough to breakdown and give their opinions on the fight. Dan Hardy, who his regarded as one of the best analysts in MMA, did not shy away from talking about it. DAN HARDY GIVES VERDICT ON CONOR MCGREGOR VS JUSTIN GAETHJE McGregor’s last fight was against Donald “Cowboy “Cerrone [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/donald-cerrone] at welterweight. However, Dan Hardy believes that McGregor’s fight against Gaethje will take place at lightweight. Since McGregor looked bigger than usual in his last fight, it would be interesting to see him cut the weight. Conor McGregor [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/conor-mcgregor-donald-cerrone-ufc-246-6.jpg] He also pointed out the fact that McGregor has struggled with wrestlers in the past. Besides Khabib, McGregor has faced some adversity against Chad Mendes. Gaethje who also has a good wrestling game barely utilizes it. Along with the wrestling he carries knockout power throughout the fight. If Gaethje decides to put McGregor against the fence, it can be problematic for the Irishman. On the other hand, a fighting style like Gaethje’s favors McGregor more as he is excellent at managing distance. Gaethje moves forward constantly which makes him vulnerable to McGregor’s counters, especially his powerful left hand. Hardy said, “Conor’s got the knockout power to put anybody in this (lightweight) division down and welterweight as well if he lands clean” How will McGregor look at 155 lbs? Will Gaethje finally implement his wrestling and take McGregor down? There are a lot of questions which need answering. Many fans believe that Gaethje will be an easy fight for McGregor because his only losses came by opponents who McGregor has already beaten. If McGregor and Gaethje collide, who do you think will come out as the winner? 

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Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor Net Worth 2024, Wife, Next Fight, and More Who is Conor McGregor? There&#8217;s barely any UFC fan who is not familiar with the name Conor McGregor. ConchÃºr AntÃ³in Mac GrÃ©agÃ³ir, an Irish MMA fighter, has become synonymous with the UFC, at least for an entire generation of fans. Deemed one of the highest-earning athletes in the world, the first-ever UFC two-division champion charted the Forbes No. 1 list in 2021 for his earnings both inside and outside the octagon. Apart from his fighting prowess, he is today a successful entrepreneur and very much a family man. So hereâ€™s a detailed peek into UFCâ€™s very own â€˜Notorious.â€™ Conor McGregorâ€™s early lifeÂ  McGregor was born in the year 1988 to Margaret and Tony McGregor in the capital city of Ireland, Dublin. McGregor&#8217;s mother is Margaret McGregor, and his father&#8217;s name is Tony McGregor. Apart from these two, the McGregor family also consists of the fighter&#8217;s two sisters. Erin McGregor is his oldest sister, while his second older sister is named Aoife McGregor. Erin McGregor has also appeared as a contestant in the noted celebrity dance reality show, &#8216;Dancing with the Stars&#8217;. She also works as a fitness model. On the other hand, Aoife McGregor prefers staying out of the spotlight and runs an excavation business with her husband Mark Elliott in Dublin. &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; attended Irish language schools for his education. He completed his primary schooling at Gaelscoil Scoil Mologa, in Harold&#8217;s Cross. He also got admitted toÂ  GaelcholÃ¡iste ColÃ¡iste de hÃde in Tallaght.   McGregor grew up in a rather violent neighborhood of Crumlin in Dublin. He also played football in his youth. But at the age of 12, McGregor started taking boxing lessons at the Crumlin Boxing Club to raise his confidence and defend himself in the fights he often got into. McGregor shifted to Lucan in Dublin in the year 2006. He also took up an apprenticeship as a plumber. Also, it was in Lucan where McGregor had his meeting with the former UFC fighter, Tom Egan. This meeting opened up whole new avenues before McGregor. They also started training in MMA together. Conor McGregor&#8217;s wife and children First and foremost it needs to be mentioned that Conor McGregor isn&#8217;t married as of now. The Irishman has been in a relationship with his girlfriend-turned-fiance, Dee Devlin. McGregor first met Devlin in 2008 and the two have been together ever since. However, their relationship became public post-McGregor&#8217;s UFC rise in 2013. The Dublin native also got engaged to the love of his life in the year 2020. McGregor and Devlin also have four three kids together named, Conor Jr., Croai, Rian, and their latest addition, Mack. McGregor&#8217;s son, Conor Jr. is his eldest offspring, followed by his daughter Croai. Then followed by Rian, and the youngest is Mack, born in November 2023. Conor McGregor&#8217;s net worth 2024 The 35-year-old Irishman took the UFC and the sport of MMA to a whole new level since he joined in 2013. McGregor showcased his superb in-octagon prowess to become the first-ever champ-champ of the UFC. Understandably, the UFC also didn&#8217;t limit itself financially and awarded McGregor lucrative contracts.   &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; also holds an awesome insight about how he can multiply his money with investments. He has invested in numerous businesses to date and makes some hefty amounts from there as well. As far as reports suggest, &#8216;Conor McGregor&#8217;s net worth&#8217; stands at a whopping $200M by the end of the year 2024. McGregor also receives his salary per fight, like every other UFC fighter. &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; earned his all-time highest base salary in his two last bouts against the famed lightweight, Dustin Poirier, which stood at a whopping $5M. The same bouts also earned him his biggest paydays. Also, McGregor&#8217;s total earnings from both bouts were exactly the same. &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; pocketed an insane $5,011,000 for each of the two fights. Conor McGregorâ€™s career timeline The boy who once started boxing to defend himself from bullies today rules the world of MMA. Here are some of the highlights of his decorated career: Began showing interest in MMA (April 2006) First MMA Fight (February 2007) First Professional MMA Fight (March 2009) UFC Debut (April 2013) Fastest UFC Knockout in Championship Match (Jose Aldo, December 2015) First simultaneous UFC double champion (Eddie Alvarez, November 2016) Professional Boxing Debut (August 2017) Conor McGregor: UFC record The later part of McGregor&#8217;s career saw him pick up quite a few losses. The UFC record of arguably the most noted figure in MMA currently stands at 22-6-0. His last win was against Donald Cerrone by TKO but sadly the fighter was in recovery after two consecutive losses against Dustin Poirier, with the latter leaving him with a fractured tibia that required surgical intervention.Â    The fighter has however independently announced his comeback, but we are still awaiting an official confirmation from the promotion he is contractually bound to. And as per his own revelation to The MMA Hour host Ariel Helwani, he has only two more fights left in his contract. He has further made it abundantly clear that his loyalties lie with the UFC and has denied any inclination towards free agency or otherwise.Â  Conor McGregor&#8217;s next fight â€“ Who are the possible opponents for the UFC Star Most UFC fans are aware of the fact that &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; had his last octagon outing at UFC 264. After his gruesome shinbone injury in the bout against Dustin Poirier, McGregor was sidelined for an unprecedented amount of time. There were a lot of talks about 2023 being the year of his return. Several fans had also expected the same when McGregor was elected as one of the coaches for &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; this year. As per the ritual, the two TUF coaches, McGregor and Michael Chandler were also pitted against each other for a bout that would also mark McGregor&#8217;s return to the octagon. But with &#8216;The Irishman&#8217; failing his USADA testing pool deadline, the entire bout is currently in jeopardy. McGregor and Chandler were scheduled to compete at the last PPV of 2023. Nonetheless, now that he is back at the testing pool, it seems that 2024 is really the year.Â Earlier, the UFC president Dana White sounded pretty keen to make this bout happen when he talked about exempting McGregor from the USADA. McGregor&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s Eve announcement which he deemed himself as &#8220;The Greatest Comeback in Sports History,&#8221;Â has only added to the excitement of his fans. The only update we have so far is that on June 29th, 2024, &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; will be facing Michael Chandler and at a weight neither has ventured yet- 185 Lbs. Regardless, the UFC or head honcho Dana White is yet to provide any confirmation on the ordeal, and so far, no contracts have been signed. Given the lack of sufficient confirmation, Chandler has been outspoken about getting restless, and that he is not worried about fighting at a different weight.Â But, in an unpredictable sport like MMA, we will still have to wait and watch who exactly McGregor fights next. Conor McGregorâ€™s businesses and endorsements &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; is easily among the wealthiest mixed martial artists. He has huge endorsement deals and tie-ups with Monster Energy, Reebok, Beats Electronics, Burger King, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Budweiser. Additionally, McGregor has his clothing line, August McGregor, and his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve. McGregor set foot into the spirits industry in September 2018 with his Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey. Initially, McGregor launched the product in the US and Ireland only. However, the success of the product had McGregor expressing his wishes to restock in the US and Ireland. via Getty McGregor also intended to introduce his whiskey into the markets of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and Canada in 2019. However, in 2021 it was reported that McGregor and his partners had sold their shares of Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey to &#8216;Proximo Siprits&#8217; for a hefty $600M. READ MORE &#8211; Conor McGregor Arrest: What Case Is the UFC Star Involved In Now? Alongside all these, McGregor also owns a chain of pubs called the Black Forge Inn. They have several outlets in some of the noted cities of this world. However, McGregor&#8217;s Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin was subjected to an attack from criminals on 12 January 2022. The hooligans threw petrol bombs targeting the pub. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. McGregor also promised a cash reward to anyone identifying the criminals Conor McGregorâ€™s UFC careerÂ  McGregor made his professional debut as a lightweight in 2008. The Irishman made waves in the European MMA scene and finally found himself in Britain&#8217;s biggest promotion, The Cage Warriors. There he set up an 8 fight winning streak. In the same time frame, he became the Cage Warriors featherweight and lightweight double champion, the first European to do so. McGregor&#8217;s journey in the UFC is nothing but a fairy tale. He finished Marcus Brimage via knockout in his debut in 2013. After defeating the famed Max Holloway in his second bout, McGregor became a household name even to the UFC audience. His further wins against Dustin Poirier and Dennis Siver made sure that his demand to fight for the UFC Featherweight Championship was answered positively. But McGregor had to take on the Interim Featherweight Champion, Chad Mendes, before his title bout against the then-injured Featherweight kingpin, Jose Aldo. McGregor got the better of Mendes with a TKO in a neck-to-neck battle in UFC 189. He crowned himself the Interim Featherweight Champion, further justifying his Featherweight title shot. &#8216;The Notorious&#8217; finally had his much-awaited Featherweight title bout against Jose Aldo at UFC 194. Most UFC fans would agree that McGregor delivered one of the most iconic performances in the history of the UFC that night. He knocked out the fan-favorite, Aldo, in just 13 seconds of the bout claiming his UFC Featherweight title. McGregor had his first UFC loss against the coveted Nate Diaz at UFC 196 when he decided to move up to the Welterweight division. Diaz landed a few clean strikes in the second round of the bout which made McGregor shoot for a double leg. However, the &#8216;Stockton Gangster&#8217; used his superb BJJ skills to transition it to a rear-naked choke and submitted McGregor at the 4:12 mark of the second round. But during their rematch at UFC 202, McGregor avenged his defeat. Post that, he also earned the lightweight belt by defeating then-champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205. But McGregor couldn&#8217;t defend his Featherweight title successfully even once as he was stripped of it on 26 November 2016. The UFC authorities blamed it on his inactivity and announced that he had vacated the title himself. However, McGregor&#8217;s associates said that he was stripped. Conor McGregor&#8217;s Fight Against Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor&#8217;s fame in the UFC had him venturing out into other avenues as well. In June 2017, a boxing bout between McGregor and the coveted undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, was announced. The bout was expected to be the most cost-involved boxing matchup at that time. The earnings of Mayweather from the bout stood at a whopping $280M while &#8216;Mystic Mac&#8217; also earned a lump sum amount of $130M. via Getty However, McGregor didn&#8217;t quite have the outcome of his choice, as he was knocked out by Mayweather in the tenth round of the bout. But this bout earned him a lot of respect from the boxing community. Conor McGregorâ€™s Graphic Injury at UFC 264 Conor McGregor in his third fight against rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, had an immensely toxic buildup to the fight. One reason for the toxicity between the two is an unpaid charity pledge, which McGregor promised in their second fight at UFC 257.Â  Leading up to their fight at UFC 264, both McGregor and Poirier had one win over each other, and their fight at UFC 264 was supposed to be the tiebreaker. Ironically enough, this didnâ€™t seem to be the case, as the fight ended prematurely, with McGregor snapping his leg near the end of the very first round.Â  This led to Dustin Poirier Being termed the winner of the fight via Doctorâ€™s Stoppage. The injury has kept him out of action for over two years. However, the Irishman is finally aiming for a return in 2024. Despite the injury, McGregor has kept himself busy focusing on his outside of fighting.Â  Conor McGregorâ€™s major achievements and awards Interim UFC Featherweight Championship against Chad Mendes at UFC 189, 2015 UFC Featherweight Championship against Jose Aldo at UFC 194, 2015 UFC Lightweight Championship against Eddie Alvarez via TKO, UFC 205, 2016 Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Nate Diaz (x2) First Irish-born UFC champion Third Multi-Divisional Champion in UFC History (Featherweight, Lightweight) First simultaneous multi-divisional champion in UFC history (Featherweight, Lightweight) Fastest win in a UFC Championship fight (13 seconds) vs. JosÃ© Aldo Conor McGregor&#8217;s charity works Leaving aside the controversies, McGregor has done a lot of charity work for his community. He donated $1 million to first responders following the success of his whiskey brand. Moreover, McGregor also gave away 50,000 to help the homeless people of Ireland. In May 2020, McGregor donated 1.3 million worth of PPE to Irish hospitals to fight the battle against Coronavirus. Additionally, McGregor has inspired several fans including a disabled man to turn their lives around. In April 2021, McGregor donated $500,000 to The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana. The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana is involved in the growth and care of children from vulnerable houses and communities. Conor McGregorâ€™s shoe deal Mystic Mac teamed up with Reebok as a new addition to their brand campaign for their Zig Kinetica sneaker in 2020. The fighter also appeared in a commercial entering a room laden with toys here and there, eventually morphing into one of them by harnessing the power of the shoes and defeating the rogue toys. The tagline appears- â€˜sport the unexpected.â€™Â  Conor McGregor&#8217;s house The UFC fighter, a family man, owns several houses, all worthy of a king. One is of course in his homeland, wherein he spent two million Euros for the lush The Paddocks near Straffan. The property boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and even a games room. Apart from that it faces River Liffey and even has a horse riding establishment.Â  He also owns a luxe property in Marbella, which is his holiday abode that came at a price of nearly 1.3 million Euros. A modern house that has been customized to the fighterâ€™s needs, it also offers picturesque views of the Mediterranean, only a doorstep away from the La Resina Golf Course. And of course, how can â€˜The Notoriousâ€™ skip the Sin City! The Mac Mansion sits only minutes away from the Vegas Strip, with seven bedrooms, a 50ft luxury pool, as well as its very own golf course.Â  And to nobodyâ€™s surprise, all his properties have customized gyms, and spas, that make sure McGregor can train anywhere he is.Â  Conor McGregorâ€™s knockouts Hereâ€™s a list of McGregorâ€™s knockouts, starting from his latest win-Â  Against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, 2020 Against Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, 2016 Against Jose Aldo at UFC 194, 2015 Against Chad Mendes, UFC 189, 2015 Against Dennis Siver, UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Silver, 2015 Against Dustin Poirier, UFC 178, 2014 Against Diego Brandao, UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao, 2014 Against Marcus Brimage, UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi, 2014 How to contact Conor McGregor? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Full Name Conor Anthony McGregor  Age 35 years  Birth Place Dublin, Ireland  Nationality Irish  Religion Christianity  Parents Margaret and Tony McGregor  Siblings Erin and Aoife McGregor  Net Worth $200M  Salary $5M (highest)  Height 5&#8242; 9&#8221; (175 cm)  Weight 155lbs (Lightweight)  Division Lightweight, Featherweight, and Welterweight  Marital Status Unmarried  Wife Dee Devlin (fiance)  Children Conor Jack, Croai, Rian, Mack McGregor  MMA Record 22-6  Boxing Record 0-1  Endorsements Beats by Dre, Monster Energy, Reebok, Bud Light and more

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

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

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