Austin Bashi isn’t getting a layup for his UFC debut. One of the most highly-touted prospects from the most recent season of Dana White’s Contender Series, the 23-year-old Bashi (13-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will face Anthony Pettis protege Christian Rodriguez (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in a bantamweight bout Jan. 11 at a UFC Fight Night event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The UFC recently made the bout official after an initial report by Eurosport NL . Both new and familiar faces will enter the Octagon at #UFCVegas101 pic.twitter.com/NVWYi3aUTD — UFC (@ufc) November 26, 2024 Bashi turned heads during his time on the regional scene for his dominance against tough competition at a young age. After he declined multiple UFC opportunities , Bashi accepted a DWCS offer
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Austin Bashi set for UFC debut against Christian Rodriguez – MMA Junkie