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Runs winning streak to six
Bautista defeated Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's up for debate as to whether or not Bautista deserved his decision win over Da'Mon Blackshear last August, but he absolutely deserved the one he got here. Facing a noted volume wrestler in Simon, Bautista's takedown defense held up. He gave up one in each the first and third rounds, but he worked his way back to his feet in both instances. His ability to recover in the final frame was particularly impressive, as Mario was able to batter Simon the remainder of the round. It was another stellar effort from a guy that doesn't get the love he deserves in a loaded bantamweight division. Bautista has won six in a row since a March 2021 knockout loss to Trevin Jones.
It's up for debate as to whether or not Bautista deserved his decision win over Da'Mon Blackshear last August, but he absolutely deserved the one he got here. Facing a noted volume wrestler in Simon, Bautista's takedown defense held up. He gave up one in each the first and third rounds, but he worked his way back to his feet in both instances. His ability to recover in the final frame was particularly impressive, as Mario was able to batter Simon the remainder of the round. It was another stellar effort from a guy that doesn't get the love he deserves in a loaded bantamweight division. Bautista has won six in a row since a March 2021 knockout loss to Trevin Jones.
Simon fight next
Bautista will compete against Ricky Simon in a bantamweight fight at UFC Vegas 83 on Jan. 13, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bautista will look to continue his winning ways in 2024. He logged a 2-0 record with wins over Guido Cannetti and Da'mon Blackshear. Now, Bautista can begin his 2024 by defeating No. 12 Simon and establishing himself in the UFC's bantamweight rankings.
Bautista will look to continue his winning ways in 2024. He logged a 2-0 record with wins over Guido Cannetti and Da'mon Blackshear. Now, Bautista can begin his 2024 by defeating No. 12 Simon and establishing himself in the UFC's bantamweight rankings.
Rallies to victory in Boston
Bautista defeated Da'mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 292 on Saturday in Boston.
ANALYSIS
Bautista seemed to have trouble dealing with the aggression and speed of Blacksheer initially, but the 30-year-old never got flustered after a tough first round, staying in the bout until he was able to weaponize pace and pressure against an opponent who took the fight on short notice. Bautista appears to have rounded into form after a shaky start to his UFC career, as he is now riding a five-fight winning streak. While not the most powerful fighter, the MMA Lab product has a nice all-around skill set that could see hm knocking on the door to the top 10 before long.
Bautista seemed to have trouble dealing with the aggression and speed of Blacksheer initially, but the 30-year-old never got flustered after a tough first round, staying in the bout until he was able to weaponize pace and pressure against an opponent who took the fight on short notice. Bautista appears to have rounded into form after a shaky start to his UFC career, as he is now riding a five-fight winning streak. While not the most powerful fighter, the MMA Lab product has a nice all-around skill set that could see hm knocking on the door to the top 10 before long.
Set to face Blackshear
Bautista will fight Da'Mon Blackshear at UFC 292 on Saturday, Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After his original fight with Cody Garbrandt was called off, Bautista will face Blackshear, who is fighting for the second time in seven days. Bautista stands one-inch shorter than Blackshear and also has a three-inch reach disadvantage. Bautista has not faught since March, giving the fighter a significant rest advantage over Blackshear, who claimed his second win in a row over Jose Johnson via submission (twister) last Saturday.
After his original fight with Cody Garbrandt was called off, Bautista will face Blackshear, who is fighting for the second time in seven days. Bautista stands one-inch shorter than Blackshear and also has a three-inch reach disadvantage. Bautista has not faught since March, giving the fighter a significant rest advantage over Blackshear, who claimed his second win in a row over Jose Johnson via submission (twister) last Saturday.
Loses UFC 292 opponent
Bautista is in need of a new opponent for UFC 292 on Saturday following the withdrawal of Cody Garbrandt (undisclosed), Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bautista was initially in line to be featured on the pay-per-view portion of Saturday's card, where he would have also been a sizable betting favorite. Instead, it's unclear if the UFC will look to keep him on the card or simply reschedule this fight for a later date.
Bautista was initially in line to be featured on the pay-per-view portion of Saturday's card, where he would have also been a sizable betting favorite. Instead, it's unclear if the UFC will look to keep him on the card or simply reschedule this fight for a later date.