Justin Gaethje Net Worth, Endorsements, UFC contract, Wife and House

Justin Gaethje once held UFC interim lightweight championship and has amassed a decent net worth for himself. He has produced historic performances inside the UFC octagon. ‘The Highlight’ was born in Safford, Arizona in the year 1988. The fighter has been fighting top contenders ever since his debut in the UFC.

Nicknamed the ‘Highlight’, Justin Gaethje has got dynamite in his hands. He is a fan-favorite for his rumbustious style of fighting in the cage. If there’s a Gaethje fight, you best expect fireworks inside the octagon. The American fighter’s spirit to “leave it all in the ring” has earned him several rewards from the company and multiple fight bonuses.

Justin Gaethje Net Worth

Justin Gaethje has an estimated net worth of $4.5 million. Thanks to his successful careers at WSOF and the UFC, he has earned a lot of money. Throughout his career, ‘The Highlight’ has seen big paydays, right from his time at WSOF.

He has held the interim title and the BMF title in the UFC. His search for the undisputed gold could come with an exponential rise in his paydays for the UFC. As such, it could go well past $5 million mark before his career ends.

Justin Gaethje salary

His payday in the UFC against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254 was massive. He broke the million-dollar barrier and took home a massive $1,227,500. Another big paycheck came when he defeated Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to win the interim lightweight championship. He pocketed a whopping $905,000 that night.

His fight against Michael Chandler earned him $556,000. The Highlight faced Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title and earned around $680,000. At UFC 286, he defeated Rafael Fiziev, and earned around $780,000.

Gaethje fought against Dustin Poirier for the BMF title. In typical fashion, he created a highlight reel knockout. He is estimated to have earned $700,000 for that fight. At UFC 300, the ‘Highlight’ lost his BMF title to Max Holloway and earned around $1.4 million.

Brand Deals and Endorsements

As for his endorsements, Gaethje endorses several brands. Having over 2 million Instagram followers will attract sponsorship and endorsement deals. Some of the notable brands are Gains in Bulk – a Health and Nutrition Brand, and apparel brand Violent 1.

The American fighter is also sponsored by Bulge Clothing, ONX Sports, Violent 1, and many more brands. The former BMF champion also has a sponsorship deal with Happy Dad, an alcoholic beverage company led by The Nelk Boys.

Justin Gaethje’s Personal Life

The UFC star was born on the 14th of November, 1988 in Safford, Arizona, to parents John Ray Gaethje and Carolina Gaethje. His father was a copper miner, while his mother, was a postmaster. Gaethje has three siblings – two sisters and a twin brother named Marcus Gaethje.

Gaethje is dating social media influencer, Sophia Romano. The couple has been spotted several times during big events. The fighter’s rumored girlfriend has also posted pictures of the two together on her Instagram with over 30k followers.

House and Cars

The UFC star fights out of Denver, Colorado, but hails from Arizona. As such, the exact details of where Gaethje is living remains unclear. However, the ex-BMF champ has posted snippets of his residence scarcely on social media.

His daily go-to-automobile appears to be Audi e-tron Premium Plus variant. Gaethje also posted about his four-door Nissan Titan XD. This was during 2019. The American fighter is also believed to have owned an Subaru WRX STI  at one point in his life.

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