Meet Michael Aswell

UFC featherweight Michael “The Texas Kid” Aswell sits down with MMA Futures ahead of his upcoming fight at UFC Fight Night: Rio de Janeiro to talk about his journey from Houston’s fight scene to the world stage.

In this exclusive interview, Aswell opens up about:
🔥 Growing up under the late Coach Saul Soliz, the Godfather of Texas MMA
🏆 Winning the Fury FC Featherweight Title and earning his UFC shot
💪 Training alongside Houston standouts Josh Van, Daniel Pineda, and Adrian Yañez
🇧🇷 Preparing to fight Lucas Almeida in enemy territory in Brazil
💎 Becoming the first UFC fighter to wear the Debut Patch
🎴 His work with Agency Breaks and how card breaking connects him with fans

Whether you’re here for the fights, the collectibles, or the story—this is one of the most authentic looks yet at a rising UFC star who’s building his name inside and outside the cage.