Title: Austin Bashi: The Unstoppable Force at UFC Vegas 101
getIntroducingthe unbeaten MMA fighter, Austin Bashi, who makes his UFC debut this Saturday at UFC Vegas 101. Hailing from Warrior Way Martial Arts, Bashi, at just 23 years old, sports a professional record of 13-0 with eight finishes. Engaging in the featherweight division, he'll be facing off against Christian Rodriguez.
Bashing into UFC's arena of champions, Bashi earned his contract in the very same location - UFC Apex - where his journey in the UFC began. Preceding the first event on the 2025 UFC schedule, Bashi maintains an aura of anticipation, having consistently triumphed over his opponents since his professional debut in 2020.
Tipping the scale at 145 lbs and standing 5'6", Bashi knows how to adapt and conquer. As a member of Warrior Way Martial Arts, he has a strong foundation in grappling and striking, honed through countless regional circuit bouts and smaller promotions like Lights Out Championship and XFC.
Undeterred by media hype or opponent size, "Bashible" keeps his composure, crediting his undefeated streak to his unwavering focus on the task at hand.
"No matter what the media, no matter the hype around me, I pride myself on being focused, and that hasn't changed since my debut," he shared in anticipation of UFC Vegas 101.
Often compared to Raul Rosas Jr., Bashi stresses their contrasting fighting styles. "Raul and I are not the same kind of fighter. Our skills, cardio, pace, everything is different."
Bashi's game plan for Rodriguez is a finish via TKO or rear-naked choke sometime within the second or third round. Bringing loyal support to the Las Vegas event, Bashi and Rodriguez will duke it out at ESPN+, where fans can catch the live stream starting at 4 p.m. ET followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET.
Tracing Bashi's impressive featherweight record, his notable victories include:
- Submission via Rear-Naked Choke against Dorian Ramos (Contender Series 2024)
- TKO via Punches against Zac Riley (Lights Out Championship 16)
- Submission via Rear-Naked Choke against Askar Askar (Lights Out Championship 13)
- Submission via Rear-Naked Choke against Erik Vo (Lights Out Championship 12)
- Submission via Rear-Naked Choke against Felipe Vargas (Lights Out Championship 11)
- Decision via Unanimous against Joseph Penafiel (Lights Out Championship 9)
- Decision via Unanimous against Chris San Jose (Lights Out Championship 8)
- TKO via Elbows and Punches against Erion Zekthi (Shamrock FC)
- TKO via Punches against Darnell White Jr. (XFC)
- Decision via Unanimous against James Dunn (XFC)
- Decision via Unanimous against Emanuel Pugh (XFC)
- Submission via Rear-Naked Choke against Mason Iacobellis (XFC)
- Decision via Unanimous against Enzo Perez (XFC)
- TKO via Punches against Anthony Lichtenberger (Caged Thunder)
- TKO via Punches against Garrett Wooden (Lights Out Championship 7)
Bashi's historic Dana White Contender Series fight ended with a victory via rear-naked choke against Dorian Ramos. However, his UFC debut against Christian Rodriguez in 2025 saw him suffer his first professional loss via unanimous decision. Despite this setback, Bashi's impressive record and determination continue to abound, marking him as an unstoppable force in the featherweight division.
At UFC Fight Night, which takes place before UFC Vegas 101 on the 2025 UFC schedule, Austin Bashi will look to bounce back from his first professional loss, having previously secured a victory in the UFC Contender Series. Before his UFC debut, Bashi honed his skills in regional circuits and promotions such as Lights Out Championship and XFC.
