Overview
- Bashi defeated Octagon newcomer Carlos Calderon by rear‑naked choke at 1:07 of round one at UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday, Nov. 7.
- Bashi closed distance, scored an easy takedown, took Calderon’s back and quickly locked in the choke to force the tap.
- Calderon accepted the fight on four days’ notice after Lucas Brennan withdrew with an ACL injury and was making his UFC debut after coming from Fury FC.
- The win serves as a bounce‑back for Bashi after a recent loss and could improve his standing as a rising featherweight prospect as he approaches the end of his current UFC contract.
- The result highlights the UFC’s routine use of regional champions as late replacements and shows how fast grappling finishes can reshape a prospect’s momentum on a single night.