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Justin Gaethje Net Worth 2023 – Biography, Height, Father, Age

What is Justin Gaethje net worth?

Justin Gaethje Net Worth $4 Million
Name Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje Age 34
Gender Male
Justin Gaethje Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Justin Gaethje Height  5’11 ft
Justin Gaethje Nationality American
Updated 2023

 

Justin Gaethje Net Worth

 

Justin Gaethje has an estimated net worth of $4 million according to the different sources. He won against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 and earned his highest salary. According to the Sports Daily, he got a total of $480,000 from that. Overall, in his UFC career he reportedly made $3,704,500.

Justin Gaethje Biography

Justin Gaethje is an American mixed professional martial artist who is popularly known for his interim at the UFC Lightweight Championship. He is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, known for his forward pressure, brawling style, and pace. 

 

Early Life & Career

 

Justin was born on 14th November 1988, in Safford, Arizona. He worked for a week in the copper mine with Justin Gaethje father, but decided to continue his education. Justin Gaethje has been interested in wrestling since he was four years old. He became champion in his state, Stafford High School. He was admitted to the University of Northern Colorado. Justin Gaethje started his career while still at the university and later in 2011, he made his MMA debut, which he won against his opponent in the first round and slammed him. 

 

Justin Gaethje Quick Bio:

Justin Gaethje Net Worth $4 Million
Full Name Justin Ray Gaethje
Date of Birth Nov 14, 1988
Justin Gaethje Age 34
Justin Gaethje Height 5’11 feet tall
Justin Gaethje Weight  70KG
Justin Gaethje Birthplace Safford Arizona
Justin Gaethje Nationality American
Justin Gaethje Father John Ray Gaethje
Justin Gaethje Spouse N/A
Justin Gaethje Children N/A

 

Professional Career

 

In 2017, he signed with the UFC and fought Michael Johnson, who he won in the second round. The fight made him on the list of UFC lightweight fighters, he also won a double post-fight bonus in his first match. Then the other lightweight fighters beat him in the two matches by following his style.

 

After those losses, people thought his career was done, but he made a comeback and beat some of the best fighters, like Edson Barboza, James Vick, and others. He mostly remained undefeated throughout his career. 

 

On May 9th, 2020, he ended Tony Ferguson’s winning streak by beating him and became the UFC interim lightweight champion. His confederation came against the champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, he lost at UFC 254 due to technical compliance.  

 

On November 6th 2021, he faced Michael Chandler and won at UFC 268, and now holds a UFC record of 6-3. His next fight is against Charles Oliveira and it will happen at UFC 274.

 

Fighting Style History

 

Justin used to lack the ability of technicality before and that’s why his brawling style was negatively affecting even when he was the most popular mixed martial artist around the globe. One day, Justin decided to change his default style in order to make his style better after losing to the fighters Alvarez and Poirier. He decided that he should at least change his style to some extent in order to grow in his career. His new style includes a more careful outlook towards choosing the shot instead of just throwing caution to the wind. His new style made his fans giving him the new name of ‘Patience Gaethje’. 

 

He’s an amazing wrestler but doesn’t use much offensive wrestling but only uses it in defense. His claim is that it can make it faster if he decides to use it. He uses high pace and timed shots against opponents. Overall, he’s a strong fighter with chemistry, devastating leg kicks and a will to takedown anyone. 

 

Career Achievements 

 

Justin won four ‘Performance of the Night‘, six ‘Fight of the Night’, is the ninth in UFC appearances, his record at 23-3-0, is the first to win one bonus in he initial seven fights, and most importantly the WFSO lightweight champion.

 

Other than that, he holds multiple ‘Fights of the year’ awards and has the record for highest striking accuracy of 59%.

 

Health

 

Being a fighter, he’s overall physically active and follows workout routines. He hired nutritionists and had dietary routines that helped him remain active. Trevor Wittman coaches him in cardio, kickboxing, and boxing skills. Besides that, jiu-jitsu and wrestling are also involved in his routine.

 

Business Endorsements

 

He endorsed several brands, including Saratoga Casinos, Gains in Bulk, Gladiators Unleashed, and Bulge Clothing. He also endorsed his coach’s company, ONX Sports.

 

Justin also has his own brand called Violent 1. His plan after his fighting career is to use his Human Services Degree by working at Risk-youth. 

 

According to Facebook, in 2019, he paid debt worth $1,538 to multiple students for their whole semester. 

 

FAQs

What is  Justin Gaethje net worth?

The estimated  Net worth of Justin Gaethje is $4 million.

What is the Justin Gaethje favorite car?

One of Justin Gaethje favorite car is the Nissan Titan XD.

Is a Justin Gaethje a wrestler?

Justin Gaethje is a mixed martial artist.

 

 

 

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