Mario Bautista was born in Winnemucca, Nevada, and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the bantamweight division of the UFC at 135 lbs. Standing 5'9" tall and having a reach of 72", his fighting style is freestyle. Training out of The MMA Lab, he made his professional MMA debut in the year 2017 and went on to join the UFC in 2019.
Bautista made his UFC debut against Cory Sandhagen on January 19, 2019, in a submission loss. Since then, Bautista has gotten back splendidly on track, compiling a 14-2 record as of October 1, 2024. He is a very well-rounded fighter, having 3 knockout victories and 6 wins by submission, finishing with techniques like the guillotine, rear-naked choke, and a reverse triangle armbar. Bautista also has wins over formidable fighters like Brian Kelleher, Guido Cannetti, and Da'Mon Blackshear. Bautista has won eight of his last nine fights, with five first-round finishes. His most recent win came by a unanimous decision over Ricky Simon in January 2024. Bautista is now scheduled to face MMA legend José Aldo at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024.
Mario Bautista Nationality
Mario Bautista was born on July 1st, 1993, in Winnemucca, Nevada, and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the bantamweight division of the UFC. Growing up in a small town with a population of about 8,500, Bautista's upbringing was filled with a rural atmosphere that greatly helped mold his character and work ethic. Winnemucca has a long history of producing figures as diverse as jazz musician Vernon Alley and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Lute Pease. It was the hometown of Bautista before he turned pro in MMA.
Bautista trains at the MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona, under John Crouch, and shares the gym with notable fighters like former UFC champions Benson Henderson and Sean O'Malley. His path to the UFC was through smaller organizations, such as Combate Americas and Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he established his reputation as a well-rounded fighter. Bautista bypassed shows like "The Ultimate Fighter" and "Dana White's Contender Series," opting to fight his way into the UFC through a traditional route.
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