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Mario Bautista delivered a standout submission win over Vinicius Oliveira at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, marking his ninth victory in ten UFC bouts and positioning him near bantamweight top 5. In his post-fight interview, Bautista called for a rematch with Cory Sandhagen, highlighting his momentum after rebounding from a loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. This performance is seen as his best in the UFC, boosting his contender status. The callout matters for bantamweight, potentially setting up a high-stakes clash amid talks of Sean O'Malley vs. Sandhagen or Petr Yan rematches. UFC may book it soon to capitalize on Bautista's surge.[5]
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