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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 / FirstSportz / November 1

UFC Contender Mario Bautista Reveals Weird Eminem Superstition

Superstitions have long been a part of combat sports, with fighters often developing personal rituals to help them stay mentally prepared before stepping into the cage.

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 / FirstSportz / October 25

Umar Nurmagomedov Overcomes KO Shot and Nasty Submission Threat to Dominate Mario Bautista at UFC 321

Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Mario Bautista via unanimous decision in a key bantamweight bout at UFC 321, a matchup that carried clear implications in the division’s contender landscape.

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 / FirstSportz / October 23

Umar Nurmagomedov Responds to ‘First Round KO’ Prediction from Mario Bautista by Exposing Fighting Style

When two athletes of similar caliber face off, outcomes become unpredictable, highlighting the depth of the division. This dynamic often generates anticipation and affects rankings and title trajectories.

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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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 / Empire Sports Media / August 28

UFC 321 adds big time bantamweight fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista

UFC 321 goes down in Abu Dhabi on October 25th and tonight, Dana White announced a few more big time matchups that’ll go down on that card. White announced that former bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1) will return to face surging contender Mario Bautista (18-2).

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 / 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 / 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 / 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).