Shamrock FC 343’s Josh Augustine hopes training in Las Vegas will lead to UFC opportunity

Interview with Josh Augustine below


Josh Augustine (6-2) discusses his lightweight fight against Josh Henry (10-6) at Shamrock FC 343 on Feb. 18. Josh also spoke about signing with Iridium Sports for representation, training at Xtreme Couture and making the move to Las Vegas in hopes of a UFC contract.

“I signed a lease for the next 10-months, I’m loving it. I think this is a really great place to be for a fighter. To go an experience the UFC PI (is great). I think this is the place to be 100%. I’m five minutes from the PI and APEX. I’m 10 minutes from the T-Mobile Arena.” 

Shamrock FC 343 fight card:

Josh Augustine vs. Josh Henry – 155 lbs
Nathan Stearns vs. Shaun Scott – 170 lbs
Aushton Midkiff vs. Travis Ford – 155 lbs
Jeff Crotty vs. Marcus Andrusia – 180 lbs
Kody McGehee vs. Cale Horton – 155 lbs
James Selzer vs. Will Monroe – 265 lbs
Pat Grzywacz vs. Camden Hooe – 135 lbs
Hannah Lavely vs. Sam Kline – 125 lbs
Eric Polo vs. Justin Pashia – 155 lbs
Kevin Myers vs. Dalton Hudson – 185 lbs
Curtis Smith vs. Adel Mustafic – 125 lbs
Tyler Gross vs. Dylan Green – 125 lbs
Ernest Bolt vs. Jamison Hartweger – 155 lbs
Keenan Carnes vs. Augustus Brown – 265 lbs
Clayton Berry vs. Jon Flores – 145 lbs

The event begins at 8:30 pm ET and can be purchased and viewed below for $29.99.


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