LAS VEGAS — Six Iridium Sports Agency clients are ready to kick off the new year with impressive performances in the first UFC event of 2025 at UFC Vegas 101 on Saturday at the UFC Apex.
César "Cesinha" Almeida looks to up his UFC record to 3-1 with a second straight victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan in middleweight action. César is 6-1, with four of the Contender Series alums' wins coming by KO. His impressive professional kickboxing career includes a WGP Kickboxing world title.
The undefeated Austin Bashi makes his highly anticipated UFC debut against Christian Rodriguez in the featherweight division after earning a UFC contract at Contender Series in September. The former Legends of Combat titlist's 13-0 record is comprised of three knockouts and five wins by submission.
Chris "The Action Man" Curtis enters his 10th UFC bout against Roman Kopylov in the middleweight division. The Contender Series vet is hunting for his sixth Octagon victory and his fourth Performance Bonus. Chris' 31-11, 1 NC record includes 15 knockouts, four submissions and title reigns with CES MMA, Premier MMA Championship and Z Promotions.
Jose “Lobo Solitario” Johnson is ready to rack up his second UFC victory against Felipe Bunes in the flyweight division. Jose has been victorious in four of his past six fights. The Contender Series alum is 16-9 (eight knockouts, three submissions).
Thiago Moisés and Trey “Shamurai” Ogden meet in a must-see battle of fast-rising lightweight contenders. Thiago is hunting for his eighth UFC victory and a third Performance Bonus. Trey looks to extend his unbeaten streak to four UFC bouts. Thiago's 18-8 record includes four knockouts and eight wins by submission. Trey, a former Fury Fighting Championship titlist is 18-6, 1 NC, with 11 of his wins coming by tapout.
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