Umar Nurmagomedov is reportedly set to face Mario Bautista in a five-round UFC main event as both fighters look to extend their rise in the division.

On the main card of UFC 316 this past weekend, we saw the debut of former Bellator champion Patchy Mix (20-2) as he took on top ten bantamweight contender Mario Bautista (16-2).

There was so much focus on Patchy Mix all week that people may have forgotten that Mario Bautista has been knocking on the bantamweight elite door for a minute. Saturday at UFC 316, Bautista (16-2 ...

The UFC 316 main card featured a bantamweight bout between former Bellator champion Patchy Mix and No. 10 ranked Mario Bautista. It was Mix's octagon debut. Mix last fought in May 2024, defending ...

Mix has long been considered one of the best bantamweights in the world and he had the opportunity to showcase his skills against Mario Bautista (16-2). NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

On a night of statement performances in both bantamweight divisions at UFC 316, Mario Bautista made one of the loudest. '; ... Both were dominant at UFC 316 and are well deserving of their positions.

Winner: Mario Bautista Who He Should Face Next: Marlon Vera. Bautista spoiled Patchy Mix’s high-profile Octagon debut by absolutely dominating him for 15 minutes to win a one-sided unanimous ...

Mix (20-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) lost a unanimous decision to streaking bantamweight contender Mario Bautista (16-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) on Saturday's UFC 316 main card. He looked tentative and was outstruck.

Mario Bautista checks in after his UFC 316 upset over the debuting Patchy Mix to discuss the fight, not getting a post-fight interview, dealing with negativity after the Jose Aldo fight, and calls ...