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Mario Bautista seeks title shot after victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Mario Bautista seeks title shot after victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329
Summary

Mario Bautista claimed a unanimous decision victory against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329 on July 12. The win allows Bautista to avenge his previous loss to Sandhagen during his UFC debut. Having recorded 10 wins in his last 11 fights, Bautista is now pushing for a title shot or a No. 1 contender fight, with his sights set on competing for the bantamweight championship by early next year. This matchup was critical for Bautista's career trajectory, as it completed a personal quest to reclaim his standing after the initial defeat.

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  • •Bautista's record improves to 18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC.
  • •The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  • •Bautista has back-to-back wins following a loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.
  • •His win over Sandhagen was personal, as Sandhagen had previously beaten him.
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  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mario Bautista wants title shot or No. 1 contender fight after UFC 329
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Mario Bautista feels he's in reach of fighting for a belt following his win over Cory Sandhagen at Saturday's UFC 329.

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