Austin Bashi
USA
Out
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 11/1/2025
Now facing Yannis
Bashi will take on John Yannis in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bashi was initially slated to face Francis Marshall, but that fight was called off due to an issue in Marshall's end. Instead of being scrapped from the card, however, Bashi will get a replacement opponent in Yannis, a fighter with an 8-3 pro record set to make his UFC debut.
Bashi was initially slated to face Francis Marshall, but that fight was called off due to an issue in Marshall's end. Instead of being scrapped from the card, however, Bashi will get a replacement opponent in Yannis, a fighter with an 8-3 pro record set to make his UFC debut.
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Not fighting Saturday
Bashi will not fight Francis Marshall at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday, UFC.com reports.
ANALYSIS
There is a problem on Marshall's part, and the UFC has opted not to find an immediate replacement for Bashi, pushing his next fight back further. He dropped his UFC debut to Christian Rodriguez and is clamoring for a second chance at an impressive win in the promotion.
There is a problem on Marshall's part, and the UFC has opted not to find an immediate replacement for Bashi, pushing his next fight back further. He dropped his UFC debut to Christian Rodriguez and is clamoring for a second chance at an impressive win in the promotion.
Taking on Marshall
Bashi will face Francis Marshall in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bashi is coming off a loss in his UFC debut, falling at the hands of Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision. He'll look to bounce back and pick up his first win in the promotion against a fighter in Marshall who is slightly more experienced in the UFC with five fights under his belt. Marshall is also coming off a loss, so both fighters should be hungry.
Bashi is coming off a loss in his UFC debut, falling at the hands of Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision. He'll look to bounce back and pick up his first win in the promotion against a fighter in Marshall who is slightly more experienced in the UFC with five fights under his belt. Marshall is also coming off a loss, so both fighters should be hungry.
Drops decision in UFC debut
Bashi lost to Christian Rodriguez via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was simply a case of too much, too soon for Bashi in his UFC debut. To Austin's credit, he knew his only chance of winning was to get his wrestling game going, and he fired off 18 takedowns as a result. Only three of them landed. Bashi landed very few notable strikes, and Rodriguez defended well in all phases. The result is disappointing, especially as a -250 favorite, but the truth of the matter is that Bashi turned just 23 years of age in September and has a boatload of talent. He'll find his way over the long run.
It was simply a case of too much, too soon for Bashi in his UFC debut. To Austin's credit, he knew his only chance of winning was to get his wrestling game going, and he fired off 18 takedowns as a result. Only three of them landed. Bashi landed very few notable strikes, and Rodriguez defended well in all phases. The result is disappointing, especially as a -250 favorite, but the truth of the matter is that Bashi turned just 23 years of age in September and has a boatload of talent. He'll find his way over the long run.
UFC Debut set
Bashi will make his UFC debut in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 101 against Christian Rodriguez on Jan. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bashi was awarded a UFC contract back in September at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. Now, his first fight with the promotion is on tap for 2025. Bashi boasts a 13-0 pro MMA record, but his opponent Rodriguez has six UFC bouts under his belt. There's a definite experience gap here, and Rodriguez has an inch of height and reach on him as well.
Bashi was awarded a UFC contract back in September at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. Now, his first fight with the promotion is on tap for 2025. Bashi boasts a 13-0 pro MMA record, but his opponent Rodriguez has six UFC bouts under his belt. There's a definite experience gap here, and Rodriguez has an inch of height and reach on him as well.
Earns contract via sub
Bashi defeated Dorian Ramos via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:15 of Round 2 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of five fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Bashi was relentless with his wrestling here, recording five takedowns in each round and constantly forcing pressure. Ramos was able to scramble and escape throughout the first round despite likely dropping the frame, but his luck ran out in the second once Bashi found the neck. Bashi's striking wasn't really tested here so that might be a question mark heading into his official debut. He was also a (-550) betting favorite against an opponent who took the fight on five days' notice. That's not to take away from the fact he took care of business here and will enter the featherweight division with a spotless 13-0-0 record.
Bashi was relentless with his wrestling here, recording five takedowns in each round and constantly forcing pressure. Ramos was able to scramble and escape throughout the first round despite likely dropping the frame, but his luck ran out in the second once Bashi found the neck. Bashi's striking wasn't really tested here so that might be a question mark heading into his official debut. He was also a (-550) betting favorite against an opponent who took the fight on five days' notice. That's not to take away from the fact he took care of business here and will enter the featherweight division with a spotless 13-0-0 record.