Austin Bashi plans on making a “tremendous soiled” UFC debut in 2025.
After making a reputation for himself underneath the Lights Out Championship banner, the undefeated featherweight out of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan made his large debut on Dana White’s Contender Collection in September and delivered one other highlight-reel end, placing away Dorian Ramos by way of a second-round rear-naked choke to earn himself a UFC contract.
Now, Bashi will make his promotional debut on January 11 when the UFC returns to The APEX in Las Vegas for a Battle Evening card headlined by a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.
Anticipated to kick off the principle card, Bashi will face the always-tough Christian Rodriguez — an 11-2 fighter who’s already racked up 4 wins contained in the Octagon since making his personal assertion on DWCS in 2021.
Austin Bashi expects a second or third-round end in opposition to Rodriguez
Throughout an interview with MyMMANews, Bashi believes he’ll be capable to run roughshod throughout Rodriguez whether or not their combat stays on the ft or hits the mat.
“I really feel like this an excellent combat, excellent matchup,” Bashi stated. “I can strike with him; I can take him down. I can sort of do no matter I would like there. I’m going to make it tremendous soiled and actually drag him into deep rounds. Beat him in the long run second or early third.”
General, Austin Bashi is an ideal 13-0 in MMA with eight profession finishes, together with 5 submissions and three knockouts.
