Mario Bautista is a rising talent in the UFC's bantamweight division. He is set to take on former champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 292 on August 19.
Mario Bautista is a rising talent in the UFC’s bantamweight division. He is set to take on former champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 292 on August 19. While facing a former champion might overwhelm some fighters. Bautista remains unfazed and is ready to showcase his skills on a bigger stage.
Bautista who trains at the renowned MMA Lab. He secured his desired matchup against Garbrandt. The fight will be a significant step up in competition for Bautista as he squares off against a seasoned veteran and former titleholder. Despite the challenge, Bautista views this opportunity as just another fight and believes he can capitalize on Garbrandt’s recent struggles.
Garbrandt is known by his nickname “No Love.” he was once an undefeated phenom in the bantamweight division. However, he has faced a series of ups and downs in his career losing five of his last seven fights. In his most recent outing, Garbrandt managed to rebound with a win over Trevin Jones at UFC 285.
Bautista recognizes that Garbrandt’s recent record indicates vulnerability and he is confident in his ability to exploit that. Speaking to MMA Junkie Radio, Bautista expressed his approach to the upcoming bout: “It’s just another fight. That’s all it is to me. He’s had some ups and downs lately, so I’m looking to capitalize on that. I’m not putting too much pressure on myself. It’s just another fight to me, and he’s someone that can be beaten and that has been beaten before. All I can do is just work as hard as I can and roll the dice out there just like I do every time – and it usually works out pretty good for me.“
Bautista has been quietly making his way up the bantamweight ranks with impressive performances. Notably, he has secured three consecutive first-round submission victories over Brian Kelleher, Benito Lopez, and Guido Cannetti. While he may have flown under the radar until now. Bautista is eager to seize the opportunity to showcase his skills on a larger stage.
“I don’t mind it too much,” Bautista said regarding being overlooked. “I’ve been kind of flying under the radar, and that’s fine. But now I get the opportunity to really showcase my skills and have a good card to be on for everyone to see.”
Bautista prepares to face Garbrandt, he remains focused on his own preparation and game plan. He understands that a victory over a former champion like Garbrandt would significantly boost his own stock in the division. Bautista’s confidence and determination suggest that he is more than ready to take on the challenge and make a statement on August 19 at UFC 292.
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