Bantamweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Mario Bautista
16-2
Age
32
Height
5'9"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
09:43
Gym
The MMA Lab
UFC Record
10-3(13 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 3 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 2R3 7
Last 5
WWLWW
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
3
Style
Freestyle
Location
Winnemucca, United States
Next Fight2026-02-07
VO
vs Vinicius Oliveira
Opponent Last Bout
W - Kyler PhillipsKO/TKOR2 4:56· Elbows
Fight History
WIN
CS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2· 2026-07-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VO
vs Vinicius Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2026-02-07
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:46
LOSS
UN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane· 2025-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
+460DOG
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00·+460
WIN
PM
vs Patchy Mix
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Jose Aldo
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2024-01-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DB
vs Da'Mon Blackshear
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GC
vs Guido Cannetti
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2023-03-11
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:18
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:18
WIN
BL
vs Benito Lopez
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos· 2022-11-05
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Back Control
R1 4:54
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Back Control·R1 4:54
WIN
BK
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2022-06-25
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:27
WIN
JP
vs Jay Perrin
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2022-02-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TJ
vs Trevin Jones
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:47
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:47
WIN
MJ
vs Miles Johns
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R2 1:41
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 1:41
WIN
JS
vs Jin Soo Son
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2019-07-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2019-01-19
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 3:31
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 3:31
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.1/min
Grappling
1.67 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Mario adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
29 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+71% vs div avg
72%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
52%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
38%
⭐Other
Body Locks
17%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (72%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 286% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 4 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#14
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 80% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (4x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.1) and Strike Def% (56%).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (162% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#19 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc80%
Clinch
71% acc13%
Ground
73% acc7%
Striking Differential+1.68/min
6.13 landed/min4.45 absorbed/min
6.13
Landed/Min
4.45
Absorbed/Min
0.13
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed715
Sig. Strikes Attempted1451
Key Insights
Mario is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.
Effective body attack (26%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
Division Rank#29 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
68%
Elite
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
1
Defended
38
Total
39
1.67
TD / 15min
0.77
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
39
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
78
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
82%
R2
9%
R3
9%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.67/15min.
Solid TD defense at 68%.
6 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,430
1.57
Ratio
Absorbed
908
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
45.2
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.6
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
162%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.57x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (45.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 162% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
1:02
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
1:25
R1 to Final
+106%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.9pp
Body
-1.5pp
Leg
-13.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#5
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#39
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#19
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#38
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#13
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2966
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights