"Don't even amount to a boxer's takeaway from one fight" - Fans react to reports of Justin Gaethje's $900,000 total career UFC bonus earnings

Justin Gaethje has been actively competing in the sport since 2011 and has 30 fights under his belt. Recently, his career bonus earnings amounting to $900,000 were reported, evoking an immediate fan reaction.

'The Highlight' is bracing up for his return to the octagon in a high-octane lightweight showdown against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313. He will feature in the co-main event of the pay-per-view event. Gaethje last competed in a fifth-round KO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.

ESPN MMA posted his performance bonuses on its X account as he prepares for UFC 313. It celebrated his accolades in the UFC with the caption:

"13 career UFC fights, 13 career UFC performance bonuses. Will 'The Highlight' add another at UFC 313"

One fan compared the amount with professional boxers:

"Crazy that this was supposed to be a celebratory post for Justin Gaethje but his bonuses don't even amount to a boxer's takeaway from one night."

Another fan highlighted all the punishment Gaethje has endured throughout his career in comparison to what he has earned:

"Lowkey 900k in bonuses for all that brain damage doesn't seem that much haha."

Another fan wrote:

"Really not much after all the epic fights he has had. There are guys riding the bench in sports who get bigger bonuses."

Check out some more fan reactions below:

Fan comments [Screenshots courtesy: @ESPNMMA's comments section on X]

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Justin Gaethje opens up on his simple life away from the octagon ahead of UFC 313

Justin Gaethje is one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC's roster as of now. 'The Highlight' is a former UFC interim lightweight champion and is counted among the most fan-friendly fighters of the promotion.

However, Gaethje keeps it simple when it comes to his life outside the octagon. The 36-year-old appeared on the Full Send Podcast ahead of his clash against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, where he said:

"This is the first time I'll ever come out early outside of Abu Dhabi when we had to go early... I have no temptations... I've been isolated for about 14 weeks... My priorities are certainly different right now. I haven't drank or been out close to three months. I work out, go home, and live by myself."

Check out Justin Gaethje's comments below (4:59):