Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista will meet again in a bantamweight rematch on July 11 at UFC 329, which takes place during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
Fight details
The rematch is scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas as part of UFC 329. The two last fought in 2019 when both were early in their UFC careers. Their first meeting ended in the opening round with Sandhagen winning by armbar submission.
Fighters’ recent form and background
Cory Sandhagen, 34, has grown into one of the top names at 135 pounds since that 2019 win. He has fought in high-profile matches, including fights for the undisputed and interim bantamweight titles. Sandhagen has also appeared in title-elimination fights, but he has not yet captured a UFC belt.
Mario Bautista, 32, has also built an impressive run since his 2019 debut loss. He has put together an 11-2 record in the years that followed. Bautista has shown steady progress and once ran an eight-fight winning streak, though he has not yet fought for a title or appeared in a title eliminator.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Cory Sandhagen | Beat Mario Bautista by first-round armbar (2019) |
| Mario Bautista | Lost to Cory Sandhagen by first-round armbar (2019) |
UFC 329 card notes
This bout is among the first fights confirmed for UFC 329. The event is already drawing attention for other reasons.
Heavyweight wrestling standout Gable Steveson is expected to make his UFC debut on the card, though his opponent has not been named. Also, Daniel Rodriguez has said he is likely to fight former welterweight champion Leon Edwards at the event.
What to expect
The rematch gives Bautista a chance to avenge his 2019 loss and show how much he has improved. For Sandhagen, it is another major test on a big stage as he tries to move closer to a title shot he has chased for years.
Fans should expect a fast-paced fight. Both men have evolved since their first meeting, and the Las Vegas crowd will likely see new skills and strategies from each fighter.
UFCcoverage will continue to follow updates to the card and will report further news as officials confirm more matchups for UFC 329.
