Austen Lane is an American professional mixed martial arts competitor who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before switching to MMA, Lane was a part of the NFL from 2010–2015. He made his professional fighting debut in 2017.
In June 2018, Austen Lane was scheduled to lock horns with fellow former NFL defensive end Greg Hardy at Dana White’s Contender Series 9. He lost the bout via first-round knockout, prompting him to return to the regional circuit, where he recorded 7 wins and 2 losses in a span of four years. Lane earned another shot at Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 against Richard Jacobi, winning the fight via TKO in the inaugural round and getting a UFC contract.
Austen Lane was scheduled to face Justin Tafa at UFC 284 but withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons. Lane and Tafa finally squared off in the octagon at UFC on ABC: Emmet vs. Topuria, but the bout ended up in no contest as Lane accidentally poked Tafa in the eye in the opening round of their fight.
Austen Lane will take on Justin Tafa at UFC 293 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on September 10, 2023.
Who is Austen Lane’s wife?
Austen Lane married Cody Linjer in 2017 according to a report from Florida Times-Union.
Not much is known about the professional life of Austen Lane’s better half, Cody Linjer. As per the Florida Times-Union, she lives with Austen Lane in Jacksonville, Florida. No further detail about Lane and Linjer is available, given the reserved personal life of the heavyweight fighter. There is no information available on Linjer’s upbringing, career, or any other personal detail besides her relationship with Austen Lane.
How did Austen Lane and Cody Linjer get married?
The relationship insights about Austen Lane and Cody Linjer largely remain undisclosed. The information regarding their marriage is limited. The couple exchanged wedding vows in 2017. They have a child together named Ronin, who is believed to be 3 years of age. The fighter doesn’t mention his family in his social media or media appearances, indicating his conscious decision to keep his family away from the media glare and public eye. The family resides in Jacksonville, Florida.
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