Mario Bautista's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mario Bautista.

Mario Bautista is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 10, 2026, he is ranked #8 in the UFC bantamweight division, making him a notable competitor in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 20, 2019: Fight Against Jin Soo Son

On July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4, Mario Bautista fought against Jin Soo Son. Bautista won the fight via unanimous decision, earning him a Fight of the Night award.

February 8, 2020: Fight Against Miles Johns

On February 8, 2020, at UFC 247, Mario Bautista fought Miles Johns. Bautista won the fight via technical knockout in the second round, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

February 19, 2022: Fight Against Jay Perrin

On February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201, Mario Bautista was originally scheduled to face Khalid Taha, who pulled out. Bautista instead faced newcomer Jay Perrin and won the fight via unanimous decision.

June 25, 2022: Fight Against Brian Kelleher

On June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38, Mario Bautista fought Brian Kelleher. Bautista won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

November 5, 2022: Fight Against Benito Lopez

On November 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 214, Mario Bautista fought Benito Lopez. Lopez missed weight and was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Bautista. Bautista won the fight via a reverse triangle armbar submission in the first round, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

March 11, 2023: Fight Against Guido Cannetti

On March 11, 2023, the match between Mario Bautista and Guido Cannetti was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 221. Bautista won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

August 19, 2023: Fight Against Da'Mon Blackshear

On August 19, 2023, Mario Bautista was scheduled to face Cody Garbrandt at UFC 292, but Garbrandt withdrew due to injury. Bautista instead faced Da'Mon Blackshear and won the fight by unanimous decision, though some media outlets scored it for Blackshear.

January 13, 2024: Fight Against Ricky Simón

On January 13, 2024, Mario Bautista faced Ricky Simón at UFC Fight Night 234. Bautista won the fight by unanimous decision.

October 5, 2024: Fight Against José Aldo

On October 5, 2024, Mario Bautista faced former UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo at UFC 307. Despite struggling with takedowns, Bautista won the fight by split decision, with mixed media scoring.

June 7, 2025: Fight Against Patchy Mix

On June 7, 2025, at UFC 316, Mario Bautista ultimately faced Patchy Mix after Marlon Vera withdrew. Bautista won the fight by unanimous decision.

February 7, 2026: Fight Against Vinicius Oliveira

On February 7, 2026, Mario Bautista faced Vinicius Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 266. Bautista won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round and earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night award.