Home / Sports / Sandhagen vs. Bautista: Rematch Seven Years Later!
Sandhagen vs. Bautista: Rematch Seven Years Later!
22 Apr
Summary
- Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista will rematch at UFC 329.
- Their first fight was in 2019, where Sandhagen won by armbar.
- UFC 329 is scheduled for July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender Cory Sandhagen, currently ranked No. 4 in the bantamweight division, is slated for a rematch against No. 8-ranked Mario Bautista. The highly anticipated bout is scheduled for UFC 329, which will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, during International Fight Week. The event is set to be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This rematch comes seven years after their initial meeting in 2019 at UFC Brooklyn, where Sandhagen emerged victorious via a first-round armbar submission. Both fighters have undergone significant development and career progression since their first encounter. Sandhagen, 34, is looking to re-establish himself in the title picture after a recent title loss, while Bautista, 32, seeks to avenge the first defeat of his professional career and capitalize on his recent success.
Sandhagen's record stands at 18-6, with his recent performances including a loss in a bid for the undisputed title and a prior TKO victory. Bautista boasts a 17-3 record and is coming off a significant win in his first UFC main event, aiming to overturn his sole career loss against Sandhagen.
