Rodriguez Ends Bashi’s Unbeaten Run
Austin Bashi entered his January 11, 2025 bout with Christian Rodriguez unbeaten at 13-0. Rodriguez won a unanimous decision, handing Bashi the first loss of his professional career. The official event recap records the result.
How the Decision Was Scored
All three judges scored the contest 29-28 for Rodriguez. The published scorecard confirms the unanimous result. The pre-fight preview billed the matchup as a test of Bashi’s undefeated record; the bout instead marked his first defeat.
Another test against an unbeaten prospect
Bashi was making his UFC debut after earning a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. His successful appearance there included a submission of Dorian Ramos. Entering the January card at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, he brought thirteen professional wins into an immediate test against an opponent with experience facing highly regarded newcomers.
Rodriguez had already handed first professional defeats to Raul Rosas Jr., Cameron Saaiman and Isaac Dulgarian. Those victories preceded a loss to Julian Erosa, making the Bashi bout a chance for Rodriguez to return to the win column. The UFC’s January matchup preview highlighted that background before the event.
The result continued that pattern against unbeaten opposition, but it required a complete three-round effort. A 29–28 score on every card means all three judges selected Rodriguez while awarding Bashi a round. The unanimous decision therefore records a competitive distance fight, rather than a shutout, and gives the matchup a clearer ending than the pre-fight discussion alone.
