Austin Bashi suffers facial fractures after UFC OKC loss to Delgado
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Austin Bashi lost to Jose Delgado by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 281 on Saturday in Oklahoma City. Bashi, who suffered a significant punch in the opening round, faced difficulties with a swollen right eye throughout the fight. Despite the damage, he showed resilience and had moments of success. Post-fight evaluations revealed fractures to his nose and orbital bone. Bashi remains optimistic despite his injuries.
- •Austin Bashi lost to Jose Delgado by unanimous decision.
- •Bashi suffered a fractured nose and orbital bone post-fight.
- •The match took place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
- •Bashi showed toughness despite sustaining a significant blow in round one.
- •Bashi holds a professional record of 14-2 and 1-2 in UFC.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Bashi reveals facial fractures following UFC OKC loss
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Bashi reveals fractured nose, orbital after UFC OKC loss
"One of the Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes who competed on UFC Oklahoma City sustained quite a bit of facial damage.
"Austin Bashi won't be taking punches to the face anytime soon going off his UFC OKC post-fight diagnosis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 7:32 AMAustin Bashi reveals facial fractures following UFC OKC loss
One of the Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes who competed on UFC Oklahoma City sustained quite a bit of facial damage.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 6:40 PMAustin Bashi reveals fractured nose, orbital after UFC OKC loss
Austin Bashi won't be taking punches to the face anytime soon going off his UFC OKC post-fight diagnosis.
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