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Mario Bautista
#7
Mario Bautista

Mario Bautista

United StatesUnited States
Bantamweight Freestyle
Record18-3-0
Streak1 Wins
Height5' 9"
Weight61 kg
Reach69"
Age33

Performance

77 Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1627 (Peak 1627)

Strengths

  • Sub attempts/15min88
  • Sig. strikes/min84
  • Takedowns/15min81
  • Body strikes71
  • Clinch striking70

Weaknesses

  • Strikes absorbed/min41
  • Leg strikes42
  • Takedown defense43
  • Distance striking46
  • Head strikes47

Advanced Statistics

50%Striking accuracy
54%Strike defense
57%Takedown defense
42%Finish rate
Head 61.5% Body 26% Legs 12.5%
Distance 80.4% Clinch 12.8% Ground 6.7%
Sig. strikes/min
5.5
Strikes absorbed/min
4.2
Takedowns/15min
2.5
Control/round
1:09
Sub attempts/15min
1.1
Takedown accuracy
38.8%

Updated on 7/12/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 47% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Mario Bautista is a Bantamweight MMA fighter with a record of 18-3-0. 33 years old. Currently ranked #7 in the UFC. Represents United States. Current streak: 1 Wins.

Updated on Jul 12, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Mario Bautista win his fights?

KO
3
SUB
7
DEC
8

What are Mario Bautista's last 5 fights?

W
UFC
Vinicius Oliveira Brazil
Vinicius Oliveira
Submission - R2
Feb 7, 2026
L
UFC
Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov
Unanimous decision
Oct 25, 2025
W
UFC
Patchy Mix
Patchy Mix
Unanimous decision
Jun 7, 2025
W
UFC
José Aldo
José Aldo
Split decision
Oct 5, 2024
W
UFC
Ricky Simon
Ricky Simon
Unanimous decision
Jan 13, 2024

What is Mario Bautista's full fight history?

W
UFC
Cory Sandhagen United States
Cory Sandhagen
Unanimous Decision - R3
MMX 53% Cory Sandhagen ✗
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
W
UFC
Vinicius Oliveira Brazil
Vinicius Oliveira
Submission - R2
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Feb 7, 2026

Which fighters are similar to Mario Bautista?

Sean O'Malley
20-3-0
Cory Sandhagen
18-7-0
Kyler Phillips
12-4-0
Bryce Mitchell
19-4-0
Marcus McGhee
11-2-0
Montel Jackson
15-3-0

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