Justin Gaethje pays off more than $1,500 in lunch debts for Denver students

Justin Gaethje just spent a whole lot of money on lunch, and it wasn’t for himself.

The UFC lightweight contender recently paid off $1,538 in lunch debt for students at two schools in the Denver Public School District, according to 9News. With the donation, Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) paid off the student lunch debts accrued during the first semester school.

West Early College High School and Middle School posted the news on their Facebook page, thanking Gaethje for his contribution. Below is what the posted on social media:

West Early College families received a wonderful holiday gift today. Shout out to Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje who is a champion UFC fighter and friend to our Cowboys. We love and appreciate your generous gift! Thank you.

Gaethje trains out of Grudge Training Center in Arvada, Colo. under the tutelage of Trevor Wittman. He’s also an NCAA D-1 All-American for the University of Northern Colorado.

The 31-year-old fighter last competed in September where he stopped Donald Cerrone in the first round. The win extended his current streak to three in a row. Gaethje is regarded as one of the top contenders in the UFC’s 155-pound division, and of late he’s been pushing for the winner of the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson title fight at UFC 249 in April.