Mario Bautista prepares for rematch with Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Mario Bautista faces Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Bautista seeks to avenge his only career loss in their first bout, where he lost via submission in the first round back in 2019. He believes both fighters have significantly improved since their last meeting, citing his experience through an eight-fight win streak, including notable victories against top fighters. Sandhagen is looking to rebound after a championship loss to Merab Dvalishvili last October.
- •Bautista lost to Sandhagen via armbar submission in 2019.
- •Bautista recently defeated Vinicius Oliveira to rebound from a loss.
- •Sandhagen is coming off a failed title challenge against Dvalishvili.
- •The fight is scheduled for July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
- •Bautista emphasizes their growth and experience since their last matchup.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Mario Bautista expects 'completely different fight' against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329
"Mario Bautista has a chance to settle the score with Cory Sandhagen and recently revealed how the upcoming rematch will contrast with their first bout.
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