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Mario Bautista faces Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight clash on February 7, as we preview this upcoming fight. Bautista enters the Octagon with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 2

UFC Fight Night 266: Which Ranked Fighter Will Move Closer to Title Shot?

UFC Fight Night 266 takes place February 7 with all fighters making weight Ninth-ranked Mario Bautista faces 11th-ranked Vinicius Oliveira in the main event Bautista is heavily favored despite coming off a loss; Oliveira won his last fight The card features multiple ranked bouts in bantamweight and flyweight divisions Prelims start at 5 p.m.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 15

Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira set to collide in first Paramount+ fight night event

The UFC is making history on February 7, 2026, when UFC Fight Night 266 debuts as the first Fight Night card of the Paramount+ era. The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and for the first time ever, standard tickets are being made available to the general public for UFC Apex cards beginning with this card.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 1

Mario Bautista: 'I was a couple moves away'

LAS VEGAS — Mario Bautista won’t wallow in what-ifs, but he’s convinced his UFC 321 performance showed he can beat the division’s elite — including Umar Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

Mario Bautista reveals UFC executive’s backstage promise after Umar Nurmagomedov loss

Hunter Campbell approached Mario Bautista after a valiant display. At last Saturday’s UFC 321 pay-per-view, the American bantamweight was unable to make it nine wins in a row and stake his claim for a first title shot.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 25

Umar Nurmagomedov Grounds Out Mario Bautista for Clean Sweep at UFC 321

ABU DHABI — Umar Nurmagomedov leaned on signature chain wrestling and top control to shut down Mario Bautista, earning a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) on the UFC 321 main card at Etihad Arena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Mario Bautista reveals who has the best chance at beating UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili

Mario Bautista doesn’t know if there’s anybody that can take out Merab Dvalishvili. The UFC Bantamweight Champion is unbeaten in his last 14 fights, coming off three title defenses this year alone over Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O’Malley, and most recently Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

UFC GOAT tells Mario Bautista what not to do against ‘legend of the game’ Umar Nurmagomedov

The streaking Mario Bautista enters the biggest fight of his life at UFC 321 this weekend. Before Tom Aspinall fights Ciryl Gane in the main event, a potential title eliminator takes place in the UFC bantamweight division between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

‘Upset’ UFC 321 star threatens to riot if ninth straight win does not earn him a title shot

Mario Bautista insists one more win has to be enough. The in-form bantamweight contender is among those tasked with setting the stage for two title fights that will headline this Saturday’s UFC 321 pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Merab Dvalishvili reveals expert prediction for Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista at UFC 321

Merab Dvalishvili will be watching UFC 321 very closely. The UFC Bantamweight Champion is running low on top contenders to fight, having cleared out the top 4 fighters in his division already.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23

UFC 321 – 3 Underdogs to Watch out for in Abu Dhabi

UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22

UFC 321 – Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista: Preview & Betting Tips

The bantamweight division takes centre stage at UFC 321 as Umar Nurmagomedov looks to continue his march towards another title shot with a win against red-hot contender Mario Bautista.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 21

UFC 321 fight card: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista among can't miss fights

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane headlines Saturday's card

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MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 29

Umar Nurmagomedov set to face Mario Bautista at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

The UFC’s bantamweight division just received a significant shake-up. Dana White officially confirmed that Umar Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon on October 25 to face streaking contender Mario Bautista at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Mario Bautista targets injured UFC Des Moines star for his next fight

Mario Bautista is targeting a bout with a former UFC Champion after his win at UFC 316, but injuries could scupper those plans. The American fighter put away the debuting Patchy Mix on the undercard in New Jersey, earning the judges’ decision win after three ferocious rounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 9

‘Messed up’ … Mario Bautista reacts to post-fight interview snub and boos at UFC 316

It looks like the UFC world hasn’t forgiven Mario Bautista for beating Jose Aldo. The top UFC bantamweight contender is the owner of the second-longest active winning streak in the division (8), only behind reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili (13).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 8

Mario Bautista ruins Patchy Mix octagon debut at UFC 316

The UFC 316 main card featured a bantamweight bout between former Bellator champion Patchy Mix and No. 10 ranked Mario Bautista. It was Mix's octagon debut. Mix last fought in May 2024, defending his Bellator bantamweight title against Magomed Magomedov.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 7

UFC darkhorse spoils highly-touted champ's debut on Merab vs. O'Malley main card

Former Bellator Champion Patchy Mix made his highly-anticipated debut against top-ranked bantamweight contender Mario Bautista at UFC 316. Sitting at #10

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 8

UFC 316 Results: Newark Card Features Two Thrilling Title Fights

UFC 316 is here! Tonight, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center is the destination for the latest spot on Dana White’s promotion’s world tour for 2025. Live coverage of tonight’s event begins in just a few short hours with the early prelims at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

Taking place at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 316 opens up the month of June with an entertaining fight card from top to bottom, including two championship contests featuring two of the top male and female competitors in the sport.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 6

UFC 316 picks: Staff predictions for Merab vs. Sean & every main card fight

UFC 316 is here, and history will be made in the men's and women's bantamweight divisions. The New Jersey event is one of high stakes, as both title fights are do-or-die for all those involved.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 3

Who is Mario Bautista? Meet the rising UFC Bantamweight contender

Mario Bautista is looking to impress again after a controversial victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 307. The American fighter is set to face the debuting Patchy Mix at UFC 316 in what will be one of his toughest challenges yet.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 17

Patchy Mix officially signs with the UFC and will debut against Mario Bautista

It didn’t take long for the UFC to sign one of the best bantamweights in the world who just hit the free agent market. Earlier this week, the PFL announced that they had mutually split with Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix (20-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 17

UFC signs dangerous champion to save UFC 316 main card fight

UFC has signed a major promotional champion to save a huge fight on the UFC 316 main card. Fans were gutted to see Marlon Vera pull out of his main card appearance opposite Mario Bautista on the June 6 PPV.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 9

UFC 315 Preview and Prediction: Jose Aldo – Aiemann Zahabi

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 315, former featherweight champion and “The King of Rio” Jose Aldo (32-9) returns. The former champion is taking on a surging bantamweight contender in Aiemann Zahabi (12-2).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 26

UFC Des Moines adding Marlon 'Chito' Vera – Mario Bautista (Report)

The UFC is heading to Des Moines, Iowa on May 3rd and we are learning about a banger of a fight that’s going to serve as the co-main event. Tuck Talks MMA was the first to report that former title challenger and 7th ranked Marlon “Chito” Vera (23-10-1) will be taking on 10th ranked Mario Bautista (15-2).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 8, 2024

After his decision win at UFC 307, what’s next for Mario Bautista?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 307, we saw a big time matchup in the bantamweight division. Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (32-9) returned to the octagon as he took on Mario Bautista (15-2).

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 5, 2024

Mario Bautista Bests José Aldo in Gritty Fight at UFC 307

The main card of UFC 307 featured a high-profile bantamweight tilt between top-ranked contender Mario Bautista and UFC Hall of Famer José Aldo. After ending