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Michael Aswell Jr

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Latest 4 verified results in our archive · 2025-05-31 to 2026-06-20

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Fight history

  • Gaston Bolanos

    Jun 20, 2026

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Luke Riley

    Mar 21, 2026

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Lucas Almeida

    Oct 11, 2025

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:42

  • Bolaji Oki

    May 31, 2025

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

Michael Aswell Jr Bio

Michael Aswell Jr. is an American featherweight mixed martial artist from Houston, Texas, known as “The Texas Kid.” The UFC lists him as an active fighter who trains at 4oz. Fight Club in Houston. He began martial arts at 14 and started competing in MMA at 17, later becoming a Fury FC featherweight champion before joining the UFC.

Aswell made his UFC debut on May 31, 2025. A notable early UFC milestone came on October 11, 2025, when he stopped Lucas Almeida by strikes in the first round. On September 19, 2026, he defeated JooSang Yoo by split decision at UFC 331, returning to the win column in a competitive featherweight bout.

The UFC lists Aswell at 5 feet 8 inches and identifies the jab as his favorite striking technique and the head-and-arm choke as his preferred grappling technique. He has also described himself as an ultra-competitive fighter focused on becoming the best he can be. Outside competition, he has studied sports administration with a minor in business administration at the University of Houston.

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Michael Aswell Jr Questions & Answers

What division does Michael Aswell Jr. compete in?

Michael Aswell Jr. competes in the UFC featherweight division.

When did Michael Aswell Jr. make his UFC debut?

Michael Aswell Jr. made his UFC debut on May 31, 2025.

Where does Michael Aswell Jr. train?

He trains at 4oz. Fight Club in Houston, alongside teammates including Joshua Van, Dakota Hope and Alden Coria.

What title has Michael Aswell Jr. held?

Before entering the UFC, Michael Aswell Jr. held the Fury FC featherweight championship.

What are Michael Aswell Jr.’s listed height and birth date?

He is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall, and his birth date is September 27, 2000.

Did Michael Aswell Jr. attend college?

Yes. He has studied sports administration at the University of Houston, with a minor in business administration.

What is Michael Aswell Jr.’s fighting style?

Aswell emphasizes striking, identifying the jab as his favorite striking technique, while also favoring the head-and-arm choke in grappling exchanges.

What was Michael Aswell Jr.’s latest documented UFC result as of September 22, 2026?

On September 19, 2026, Michael Aswell Jr. defeated JooSang Yoo by split decision at UFC 331.