UFC 329, scheduled to headline the annual International Fight Week on July 11 at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, is building its fight card with significant additions. A pivotal bantamweight rematch is reportedly in the works, with former title contender Cory Sandhagen set to face the No. 8-ranked Mario Bautista. This bout comes over six years after their initial encounter.
The first meeting between Sandhagen and Bautista occurred at UFC Brooklyn in January 2019. In that fight, Sandhagen secured a first-round submission victory over Bautista, who was making his promotional debut on short notice.
Sandhagen is coming off a unanimous decision loss to former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili in a title fight at UFC 320 in October. Prior to that, the 34-year-old fighter from Colorado achieved a second-round TKO win against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines in May 2025. He currently holds a professional record of 18-6, with an 11-5 record in the UFC.
Bautista was last in action at UFC Vegas 113 in February. He rebounded from a unanimous decision defeat to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321 with a second-round submission win over Vinicius Oliveira. The 32-year-old native of Nevada boasts a professional record of 17-3, including an 11-3 record within the UFC.
Current UFC 329 Lineup
International Fight Week is consistently one of the UFC’s most anticipated events, and UFC 329 is already shaping up to be a strong card. Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson is slated to make his Octagon debut on July 11, though his opponent has yet to be announced. The card also features a reported welterweight bout between former UFC champion Leon Edwards and veteran Daniel Rodriguez, a middleweight clash between César Almeida and Damian Pinas, and the aforementioned bantamweight rematch between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista.
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UFC 329 Books High-Stakes Bantamweight Rematch During International Fight Week
The lineup for UFC 329 is starting to take shape with key matchups being confirmed. The UFC’s sixth numbered event of 2026 is scheduled to close out the annual International Fight Week, taking place on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With less than three months until the event, fight bookings are already in progress. Reports indicate that a significant bantamweight rematch is set for UFC 329, featuring former title challenger Cory Sandhagen against the No. 8-ranked Mario Bautista. This highly anticipated bout comes more than six years after their initial encounter.
Sandhagen and Bautista first met at UFC Brooklyn in January 2019. In that fight, Sandhagen emerged victorious with a first-round submission win over Bautista, who accepted the fight on short notice for his UFC debut.
Sandhagen is heading into UFC 329 following a decisive unanimous decision loss to former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili in a title fight at UFC 320 last October. Prior to this defeat, the 34-year-old fighter from Colorado secured a second-round TKO victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines in May 2025. His current UFC record stands at 11-5, with an overall professional record of 18-6.
Meanwhile, Bautista’s most recent fight was at UFC Vegas 113 in February. He successfully bounced back from a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321 by achieving a second-round submission win against Vinicius Oliveira. The 32-year-old native of Nevada holds a UFC record of 11-3 and an overall professional record of 17-3.
What Does The UFC 329 Lineup Look Like Right Now?
The UFC’s International Fight Week remains one of the promotion’s most eagerly awaited periods each year, and UFC 329 is already shaping up to be a strong card. Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson is confirmed to make his Octagon debut on July 11, though his opponent has not yet been announced. The card also reportedly includes a welterweight bout between former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and divisional veteran Daniel Rodriguez. Additionally, a middleweight contest between César Almeida and Damian Pinas is scheduled, alongside the highly anticipated Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista rematch.
