Austin Bashi vs. Jose Delgado: A Simple Guide to Tonight’s UFC Fight

What’s Happening Tonight?

Two up-and-coming featherweight fighters (that’s a weight class for not-too-big athletes) are fighting each other in the featured prelim bout (the important warm-up fight before the main show) at tonight’s UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The two fighters are:

• Austin Bashi (age 24)
• Jose Delgado

Here’s a quick look at their records (wins-losses) and how they finish fights:

• Bashi: 14 wins, 1 loss, with 9 finishes (meaning he ended the fight early by knockout or submission)
• Delgado: 11 wins, 2 losses, with 10 finishes
• Delgado has gone 8 wins, 1 loss in his last 9 fights

Important Point: A “finish” means the fight didn’t go to the judges—it ended early because someone got knocked out or tapped out.

A Look at Their Recent Journeys

Let’s see what each fighter has been up to lately:

• Delgado got back to winning in March by a split decision (judges barely favored him) against Andre Fili.
  • That was his first ever win by decision—his previous 10 wins all came by submission or knockout.
• Bashi was on a huge streak: in nearly his first four years, he went 13-0 (13 wins, 0 losses).
• Then in his UFC debut, Bashi lost to Christian Rodriguez.
• But he bounced back with a great win against John Yannis in August 2025.

Betting Odds Made Super Simple

If you want to bet on who wins (like a friendly wager), here’s what the numbers say on DraftKings Sportsbook:

• Bashi is a slight favorite at -115 (you bet a bit more to win $100)
• Delgado is the underdog at +105 (you bet $100 to win $105)
• The fight is -160 to NOT go the full 15 minutes (likely ends early)
• The fight is +120 to last all 15 minutes (goes to decision)

Size Comparison

Delgado is the bigger guy:

• Height: Delgado 5’11” vs. Bashi 5’6” (5 inches taller)
• Reach: Delgado 73” vs. Bashi 70” (3 inches longer arms)

How Do They Fight? (Styles 101)

Think of it like a video game where each player has special powers:

• Delgado is better standing up (striking with punches/kicks):
  • He lands 7.48 significant strikes per minute
  • Bashi lands only 1.75 per minute
• Bashi is better on the ground (wrestling/takedowns):
  • He averages 7.81 takedowns per 15 minutes at a 41% success rate
  • That’s 6.30 more takedowns than Delgado attempts
• Defense: Bashi only allows 2.34 significant strikes per minute, which helps him block Delgado’s attacks

Why Bashi Might Win Anyway

Even though Bashi is smaller, he can use his quickness to make it hard for Delgado to hit him. If Bashi keeps trying takedowns non-stop, he can pull Delgado to the ground where Bashi is strongest.

Important Point: Bashi’s speed and ground game could cancel out Delgado’s size and striking power.

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Summary

Tonight in Oklahoma City, Austin Bashi (14-1, 9 finishes) faces Jose Delgado (11-2, 10 finishes) in a featured UFC prelim. Delgado is taller and hits harder standing, but Bashi is a ground specialist with fast takedowns and good defense. Odds are close, with Bashi slightly favored. Bashi’s speed and wrestling could be the key to victory.

FAQ

1. What does “Featherweight” mean?
It’s a weight class in UFC for fighters who weigh around 145 pounds—not too heavy, not too light.

2. What is a “finish” in MMA?
A finish is when the fight ends early by knockout (someone is knocked out) or submission (someone gives up), instead of going to the judges.

3. Why is Bashi favored if he’s smaller?
Because he is very good at taking the fight to the ground and is quick, which can make up for being shorter and having less reach.

4. What does “moneyline” mean?
It’s the bet on who will win the fight straight up—negative numbers mean favorite, positive means underdog.

5. Where can I learn more about UFC?
You can read more on the DraftKings Network UFC page.