Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Austin Bashi
07/11/2026
His scheduled UFC Vegas 124 bout against Lucas Brennan was cancelled after Brennan tore his ACL. Bashi stayed on the card and was set to face Fury FC featherweight champion Carlos Calderon on four days' notice.
18/07/2026
Bashi lost a unanimous decision to Jose Miguel Delgado at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City, his second UFC defeat. The result left him with a 1-2 record in the promotion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Austin Bashi is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the UFC. He is recognized as the first fighter of Chaldean descent to earn a UFC contract. |
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| Record | 14-2-0 (as of November 2026) |
| UFC Record | 1-2-0 (as of November 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'6" (168 cm) |
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| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Weight Class | Featherweight |
| Last Weigh-In | 145.5 lbs |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | West Bloomfield High School |
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity and Community | Chaldean family with roots in Metro Detroit |
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| Training Base | Warrior Way Martial Arts, Walled Lake, Michigan |
Relationships & More
| Coaches and Gym | Trained at Warrior Way Martial Arts since childhood |
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| Cousin | Chris Abro, who introduced him to the gym |
Family
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| Position | Youngest of four children |
Career
| Amateur | Undefeated as an amateur, going 2-0 |
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| Professional Debut | November 2020, win over Enzo Perez at XFC 43 |
| Lights Out Championship | Won title bouts, including a submission win in September 2023 |
| Dana White's Contender Series | Submission win over Dorian Ramos in September 2024, earning a UFC contract |
| UFC Record |
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| Next Fight Listed | Originally Lucas Brennan at UFC Vegas 124 on 07/11/2026; that bout was cancelled after Brennan suffered a torn ACL, and Carlos Calderon was announced as Bashi's replacement on four days' notice |
| Contract Status | The November 2026 bout was reported as the final fight on his current UFC contract |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Grappling-heavy, built on wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
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| Finishing Ability | Three wins by knockout, six by submission |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began training at Warrior Way Martial Arts at age eight after his cousin brought him to the gym. | |
| 2. Turned professional in November 2020 after going undefeated as an amateur. | |
| 3. His only professional losses came in UFC decisions, against Christian Rodriguez and Jose Miguel Delgado. |
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