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Mario Bautista delivered an impressive performance in his UFC main event debut on Saturday, February 8, 2026, at UFC Vegas 113 (Meta Apex, Las Vegas). Bautista secured a second-round submission victory over Vinicius Oliveira via rear-naked choke, marking what analysts consider one of his finest UFC displays to date. The win improves Bautista's record to 9 victories in his last 10 UFC bouts and positions him closer to breaking into the division's Top 5. Following the victory, Bautista called for a rematch with Cory Sandhagen, though the UFC may pursue alternative matchups. This dominant performance guarantees Bautista a more significant opponent in his next fight as he continues his climb toward elite competition.
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