Justin Gaethje will face his biggest challenge on October 24th when he takes on the “Eagle” Khabib Nurmagomedov. The UFC confirmed Khabib will defend his title in October. Justin Gaethje is coming off the biggest win his career after dominating Tony Ferguson back in May. Gaethje was heading into the fight as the underdog, however, he executed his game-plan perfectly and secured the win in round 5. Khabib last fought in September of 2019 where he successfully defended his title against Dustin Poirier. The eagle has endured a lot since especially with the recent passing away of his father due to Corona Virus and also the cancellation of his fight against Tony Ferguson. Gaethje took to social media and revealed that he’s preparing for an all-out war against arguably one of the greatest MMA [https://www.instagram.com/p/CDNT2QCpp6V/?igshid=an3429rlbhvx] fighters of all time. Justin Gaethje brutalizes Tony Ferguson, wins interim lightweight ... [https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/QZEpllSLFpb62K2_rIxpw58pFGc=/1400x1400/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19956584/1223922979.jpg.jpg] READ : BREAKING: Khabib Nurmagomedov Drops Huge News Regarding Georges St-Pierre Super Figh [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-breaking-khabib-nurmagomedov-drops-huge-news-regarding-georges-st-pierre-super-fight-conor-mcgregor-joe-rogan-justin-gaethje/]t JUSTIN GAETHJE READY FOR AN ALL OUT WAR AGAINST KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV “October 24th will be a chance to claim my destiny. Everything I’ve worked for throughout the years will be on the line. I will represent my family and country well, that I promise 🇺🇸” Justin will certainly fancy his chances against the “eagle”. Gaethje has excellent wrestling defense and his striking will pose a major threat for Nurmagomedov. However, Nurmagomedov has fought and faced all kinds of fighters and is undefeated for a reason. His habit of mauling opponents with his vicious ground and pound makes him an extremely dangerous opponent. Moreover, Khabib has fared well against stand up fighters in the past. The “eagle” famously knocked down McGregor during their fight, before submitting him later on in the fight. Justin Gaethje will certainly go all out against Nurmagomedov and will look to cause one of the biggest upsets in MMA history by winning the lightweight title. What are your predictions for the fight? Let us know in the comments below! ALSO READ : Joe Rogan Says Justin Gaethje is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ‘Most Dangerous Challenger’ [https://www.essentiallysports.com/joe-rogan-says-justin-gaethje-is-khabib-nurmagomedovs-most-dangerous-challenger-ufc-news/] 

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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h3>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Justin Gaethje?</h2>
Justin Gaethje is a mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he currently sits at the #2 ranking spot. The 35-year-old is a former interim lightweight champion, a two-time lightweight title challenger, and the current BMF title holder. Before signing with the UFC in 2017, Gaethje was the lightweight champion in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) with a 10-0 record in the promotion and a 17-0 MMA record.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's early life</h2>
Justin Gaethje was born in the city of Safford, Arizona. He has German-Mexican roots as his mother, Carolina, hailed from Sonora, Mexico. while his father, John Ray Gaethje carried a German origin. His father and grandfather worked in a copper mine in Morenci, Arizona, a small town near the border of New Mexico, while his mother was a postmaster. Gaethje also has a twin brother named Marcus.

He started wrestling at a very young age. While in school, he competed in wrestling tournaments. During his time at Stafford High School, Gaethje became the Arizona State Wrestling champion three times, was named to the all-state team three times, and graduated with a 191-9 record.

Gaethje then majored in criminal justice at the University of Northern Colorado. While in college, he qualified for the NCAA Division 1 championship. In 2010, he earned the D1 All-American status, becoming the first person to do so in the history of his university.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's girlfriend</h2>
<img class="size-medium wp-image-1969223 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Justin-Gaethje-and-his-girlfriend-560x315.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="315" />

Justin Gaethje is currently dating <strong>Sophia Romano</strong>. She is a professional model and a social media influencer who has also worked at ABC TV Studios. According to reports, the pair met on a dating app and kicked things off. Despite their romantic interest, neither party has given any hints of marriage as of yet.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje is undoubtedly one of the most coveted names in the UFC. The 34-year-old is known for his heavy striking inside the octagon, which was even acknowledged by the UFC boss,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dana-white/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dana White</a>. Looking at the massive stature of the Arizona-born, it's quite evident that he will be one of the well-paid athletes in the UFC. As far as reports suggest, the noted UFC lightweight currently boasts a net worth of $5M.

[caption id="attachment_619192" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-619192" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-884610620-473x315.jpg" alt="Justin Gaethje" width="473" height="315" /> DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje prepares to enter the Octagon against Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

As known to most UFC fans, the income of a fighter might vary with each fight. Gaethje wasn't an exception to this case. 'The Highlight' made about $165,000 for his first UFC fight against Eddie Alvarez. while the income

Gaethje earned the biggest fight purse of his entire UFC career from his UFC 291 BMF title fight against <strong>Dustin Poirier</strong> - a whopping $1,136,000. After his UFC 254 title bout against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov</a>, 'The Higlight' pocketed a massive $1.2M. He also boasts a unique record of having 12 fight-night bonuses from 12 UFC fights.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's career timeline</h2>
Gaethje started off in the field of combat sports with wrestling. He began wrestling at the tender age of 4 and continued it till his collegiate years, but never opted to turn a professional in the field.

He also won the school-level state championship three times during his time at Safford High School. At the time of his graduation from high school, Gaethje held an insane 191-9 record. He also opted to join the University of Northern Colorado under an NCAA Division I program post his schooling years. In his initial year, 'The Highlight' held an 18-9 record.

He improved it to 14-4 in his second year and was enlisted for Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. In his final year, he won the second spot in the NCAA Western Regional Championships and ended with a 17-8 record.

Gaethje's transition to MMA saw him fighting for multiple promotions. He had fought for the noted promotions Ring of Fire, Rage in the Cage, and World Series of Fighting. 'The Highlight' also boasts a stupendous undefeated record in his 10 WSOF bouts.

[caption id="attachment_619190" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-619190" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-884612198-473x315.jpg" alt="Justin Gaethje" width="473" height="315" /> DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje reacts after being defeated by Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Gaethje signed with the UFC in 2017 and beat <strong>Michael Johnson</strong> via TKO in his debut fight. Unfortunately, Gaethje's succumbed to two back-to-back losses against elite lightweight fighters. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a> and Eddie Alvarez. But, 'The Highlight' made a strong comeback and went on a four-fight win streak before submitting to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Post that loss, he won against <strong>Michael Chandler</strong> but faced another devastating loss against <strong>Charles Oliveira</strong>. He tapped out to Oliveira's rear-naked choke in the very first round.

'The Highlight' then faced <strong>Rafael Fiziev</strong> at UFC 286 and won the fight via majority decision. Gaethje also received a 'Fight of the Night' bonus for this fight and his third UFC paycheck over a million dollars ($1,056,000).

Gaethje is now set to face <strong>Max Holloway</strong> at UFC 300 for the BMF title. The fight is a rematch for their earlier bout where Poirier came out with a win.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's contract</h2>
As per the last update, Gaethje signed a contract extension with the UFC ahead of his bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 268. The details of this extension are, however, unavailable. But some reports claim he could be seen at least three more times inside the Octagon before his contract is up.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Gaethje has also endorsed many brands in the past. These includeÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://bulgeclothing.com/blog/press-release-justingaethje/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bulge Clothing</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.vettix.org/eventfeedback/152118" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saratoga Casinos</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://youtu.be/0MApNRMebcA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gladiators Unleashed</a>, and recently, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfzn9CDliV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gains in Bulk</a>.

'The Highlight' also heavily endorses <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/onxlabs/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ONX Sports</a>, a company started by his coach Trevor Wittmann. Moreover, he has his own brand <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://violent-1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Violent 1</a>.

After he is done fighting, Gaethje wants to put his Human Services degree to good use. Furthermore, he has shown interest in working with at-risk youth. In December 2019, Gaethje paid the lunch debt for the entire semester of all students of West Early College.Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/westearlycollege/posts/2595168663904462" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to the college's Facebook post</a>, Gaethje also wrote a? $1,538.00 check for the cause.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's career stats and records</h2>
Justin Gaethje currently has a 25-4 record in MMA. He was 7-0 in regional circuits, 10-7 in WSOF, and is now 8-4 in the UFC. He has unsuccessfully vied for the lightweight title twice and is a former interim UFC LW champion. He has won the UFC BMF belt and the WSOF lightweight belt.

He has 19 wins and 2 losses via KO/TKO, 2 wins and 2 losses by submission, and 4 wins by decision.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Seven times) vs. Michael Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler and Rafael Fiziev</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Honors 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2017 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Johnson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. Michael Johnson, James Vick, Donald Cerrone, Tony Ferguson and Dustin Poirier</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Lightweight division history (60.3%)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second most significant strikes landed per minute in UFC Lightweight division history (7.35)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's titles</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<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">Spouse</span></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: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<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: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Grudge Training Center</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">UFC interim lightweight title, BMF title, WSOF lightweight title</td>
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Justin Gaethje

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

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Khabib Nurmagomedov: Net Worth 2024, MMA Record, Wife, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov?</strong></h2>
A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control.

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The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov's influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here's a peek at the life of 'The Eagle' from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
<strong>Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov</strong>Â was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father,Â <strong>Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov</strong>, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother namedÂ <strong>Muhammad Nurmagomedov</strong>Â and a younger sister namedÂ <strong>Amina Nurmagomedov</strong>. He received his early education in his village's local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age.

When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket.

In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother's name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym.

Khabib's mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband's coaching career and raising their kids. In fact,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-im-only-32-years-old-khabib-nurmagomedov-reveals-whether-he-would-return-to-ufc-with-his-mothers-permission/" target="_self" rel="noopener">it was due to his mother's promise that Khabib retired from fighting</a>.

Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s wife and children</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life.

The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, named after Khabib's great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son, Husayn Nurmagomedov, was born on 22 December 2019.

Despite Khabib's fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
Khabib's victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl.

Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, 'The Eagle' has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. <strong>'The Eagle' has an estimated net worth of $40 million.</strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s career timeline</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC.

After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.
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Despite his dominant performances, Khabib's championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream.

After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with champion<strong>Â Conor McGregor</strong>, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor's team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.
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Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s MMA promotion - Eagle FC</strong></h2>
One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
In June 2020, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-khabib-nurmagomedov-becomes-russias-most-successful-athlete-and-celebrity/#:~:text=For%20the%20second%20time%20in,in%20the%20previous%20fiscal%20year." target="_self" rel="noopener">Forbes Russia</a> announced that Nurmagomedov is the most successful Russian athlete.

In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota.

The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements.

Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker 'The Eagle'. This includes an MMA promotion known as the 'Eagle Fighting Championship', which conducted its first North American event in 2022.

'The Eagle' also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sherdog.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson).</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Fightbooth.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAdna.nl</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 International Fighter of the Year.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Wrestling Observer Newsletter</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 World Sport Star of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>ESPY Award</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Best MMA Fighter</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s charity and foundation</strong></h2>
After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.rt.com/sport/443728-khabib-charity-mission-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fix </a>13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3027588/ufc-khabib-raises-us100000-dustin-poiriers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raise </a>over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier's Charity - The Good Fight Foundation.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s house</strong></h2>
Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian's house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov's humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father's legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov.

But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Net Worth 2024, MMA Record, Wife, and More Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov? A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control. via Imago The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov&#8217;s influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here&#8217;s a peek at the life of &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s early life Khabib Abdulmanapovich NurmagomedovÂ was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father,Â Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother namedÂ Muhammad NurmagomedovÂ and a younger sister namedÂ Amina Nurmagomedov. He received his early education in his village&#8217;s local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age. When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket. In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career. Khabib Nurmagomedov&#8217;s father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother&#8217;s name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym. Khabib&#8217;s mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband&#8217;s coaching career and raising their kids. In fact,Â it was due to his mother&#8217;s promise that Khabib retired from fighting. Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come. Â Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s wife and children Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life. The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, named after Khabib&#8217;s great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son, Husayn Nurmagomedov, was born on 22 December 2019. Despite Khabib&#8217;s fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s net worth 2024 Khabib&#8217;s victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl. Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s career timeline Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC. After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.  via Getty Despite his dominant performances, Khabib&#8217;s championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream. After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with championÂ Conor McGregor, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor&#8217;s team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.  via Getty Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s MMA promotion &#8211; Eagle FC One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s partnerships and endorsements In June 2020, Forbes Russia announced that Nurmagomedov is the most successful Russian athlete. In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota. The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements. Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker &#8216;The Eagle&#8217;. This includes an MMA promotion known as the &#8216;Eagle Fighting Championship&#8217;, which conducted its first North American event in 2022. &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s major achievements and awards Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022) Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13) Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev) Sherdog.com 2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson). 2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year Fightbooth.com 2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo) MMAdna.nl 2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza) MMAjunkie.com 2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje 2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez World MMA Awards 2016 International Fighter of the Year. 2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020) BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2020 World Sport Star of the Year ESPY Award 2021 Best MMA Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s charity and foundation After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to fix 13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to raise over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier&#8217;s Charity &#8211; The Good Fight Foundation. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s house Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian&#8217;s house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov&#8217;s humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator. Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father&#8217;s legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov. But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

“October 24th Will Be a Chance To Claim My Destiny”- Justin Gaethje Posts a Strong Message For Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight

Justin Gaethje ready for an all out war against Khabib Nurmagomedov