Mario Bautista aims for finish against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Mario Bautista will face Cory Sandhagen in a bantamweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Bautista aims to avoid a judges' decision, citing Sandhagen's wrestling disadvantage. He plans to push the pace early in the three-round fight, seeking a definitive finish after rebounding from a recent loss. Sandhagen is coming off a failed title bid and has a mixed record in his last three fights.
- •Mario Bautista is 17-3 and seeks to avoid judges' decisions.
- •Cory Sandhagen, 18-6, is looking to rebound after a title loss.
- •The fight is scheduled for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena.
- •Bautista plans to exploit Sandhagen's wrestling disadvantage.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mario Bautista explains why he is hunting finish against Cory Sandhagen
"Mario Bautista doesn’t want to leave it up to the judges in his upcoming fight.
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