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Austin Bashi faces Jose Delgado at UFC Fight Night 281 on July 18

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Austin Bashi faces Jose Delgado at UFC Fight Night 281 on July 18
Summary

Featherweight Austin Bashi (14-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) competes against Jose Delgado (11-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) on July 18 at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City. Both fighters aim to rebound from recent losses, with Bashi emphasizing the importance of this bout for his career. Bashi looks to improve his standing and possibly shed the 'prospect' label as he targets a finish in the first or second round. He has secured six consecutive wins by stoppage leading into this matchup.

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  • •Bashi vs. Delgado is part of the prelims at Paycom Center.
  • •This is Bashi's biggest fight to date.
  • •Both fighters are looking to recover from previous losses.
  • •Bashi aims to finish Delgado quickly in the fight.
  • •Bashi believes he is on a path towards greater opportunities.
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  • 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'Prospect' Austin Bashi may be ready for takeoff at UFC OKC
What they're saying
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Featherweight Austin Bashi doesn't care if you call him a prospect.

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