One of the most exciting fighters, Justin Gaethje, will get back inside the Octagon for the first time since his KO loss at the UFC’s triple century PPV. However, his initial opponent, Dan Hooker, had to pull out due an injury, and he got paired up with Rafael Fiziev in a rematch. But ‘The Highlight’ is more than ready for his return and put on a great show in the co-main event of UFC 313.
Justin Gaethje is one of the most popular fighters on the current UFC roster, but surprisingly, most fans do not seem to know the Arizona native on a personal level. That’s what we’re looking at today, so with just a few days to go for the PPV, let’s take a peek at Gaethje’s personal life, especially the details about his significant other.
Meet Sophia Romano, Justin Gaethje’s girlfriend
Born in April 1995, Justin Gaethje’s girlfriend Sophia Romano appears to be a professional model. The UFC star and Romano’s love story kicked off when they met on a dating app. At first, it was all smooth sailing and innocent banter, but soon their casual conversations blossomed into a more profound connection. After getting to know each other better, they took the plunge and embarked on their first date, laying the foundation for their relationship. Eventually, Sophia decided to spill the beans on their romance on her Instagram account.
She was raised in a nurturing and encouraging family who cherished her childhood alongside her siblings. Romano set her sights on a modeling career, a decision that has propelled her into the spotlight as an Instagram star and a social media sensation, gathering a significant fan following. Meanwhile, Sophia Romano is also a supporter of her boyfriend’s UFC venture and has been seen attending multiple events where Justin Gaethje has been featured to compete. But before we move any further and explore Romano’s life, let’s start by learning a bit more about her profession.
Sophia Romano’s profession: What does she do?
As mentioned earlier, Sophia Romano is a professional model and social media influencer who garnered popularity by captivating audiences with her posts on Instagram and actively engaging on various other social media platforms. In fact, Romano has over 30,000 followers on her Instagram account. Besides her successful modeling career, she spent over four years working at ABC TV studios, where she showcased her diverse talents and gained valuable experiences in the entertainment industry.
Justin Gaethje’s girlfriend has also worked as a production associate for Warner Bros. Discovery, and now, she’s currently associated with the FOX Corporation. It seems like Sophia Romano’s professional career has seen her venture mostly into the media industry. But did you know that she has a great sense of humor as well? Let’s take a look at that front.
Sophia Romano’s viral prank on Justin Gaethje
Fans witnessed Sophia Romano’s funny side when she decided to prank Justin Gaethje in August last year. The prank was a pretty simple one where a group of people would say ‘Just give me my money’, a trend that started on TikTok. In the video shared by Gaethje’s girlfriend, she’s seen with him and her mother and both women would say the aforementioned line, leading the whole group to clap.
Justin Gaethje got pranked by his girlfriend pic.twitter.com/gFDfUuEAxA
— 𝙈𝙈𝘼 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙨 (@mmamarcuss) August 17, 2024
However, when it was Justin Gaethje’s turn, he would say the line in a pretty acrobatic manner, but it was treated with silence from Sphia Romano and her mother. This, of course, led to a pretty awkward moment, but it was all in good fun. Moving over to Gaethje’s relationship with his partner, let’s explore if the couple has any children of their own.
Does Justin Gaethje have kids?
Currently, Justin Gaethje and Sophia Romano are not married. They are dating and have not disclosed any intentions of marriage or engagement. Nevertheless, unmarried couples do tend to have kids, but in Justin Gaethje and Romano’s case, they still don’t have any children of their own, and there is a reason behind that as well.
Both Sophia Romano and Justin Gaethje have a rigorous routine as media personnel and a UFC fighter, respectively. Both of them are keeping their focus on their individual careers and are taking their relationship one step at a time. The couple is treading cautiously and keeping their options open for the future.
With Justin Gaethje returning for his first 2025 fight, his girlfriend is likely to be there since the fight’s taking place in the US, especially in Las Vegas. What do you predict for the fight? Drop your comments below.
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