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Mario Bautista submitted Vinicius Oliveira in the second round with a rear-naked choke at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, marking one of his best UFC performances and his ninth win in ten bouts. Post-fight, Bautista called for a rematch with Cory Sandhagen, who submitted him in his 2019 UFC debut; Sandhagen sits at No. 4 in bantamweight. This victory positions Bautista for a rankings rise toward the top 5, making him a contender against division elites. Expect Bautista to break into top contention with a win over Sandhagen, boosting bantamweight title picture depth.
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