Mario Bautista is looking to impress again after a controversial victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 307.
The American fighter is set to face the debuting Patchy Mix at UFC 316 in what will be one of his toughest challenges yet.
As the #10 ranked contender in the UFC Bantamweight division, a win can move Mario Bautista closer to a title fight and towards his dream of being a champion in the UFC.
Here’s everything you need to know about Mario Bautista.
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How old is Mario Bautista?
Mario Bautista was born on July 1, 1993, making him 31 years old as of June 2025.
He was born in Winnemucca, Nevada, where he trained in wrestling and jiu-jitsu while in high school.
Mario Bautista’s height, weight, and reach
Bautista stands at 5 feet 9 inches, or 175 cm, tall. He has a reach of 69 inches, which is equivalent to 175 cm.
He fights in the UFC Bantamweight division, which has a 135 lbs weight limit. For his fight with Jose Aldo at UFC 307, he weighed in at 136 lbs.
Mario Bautista’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Bautista has over 16,000 followers on Instagram on his account mario_bautistamaa. He mainly posts training videos and promotional material relating to his upcoming fights in the UFC.
Additionally, he has over 2700 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter), although the account (Bautista_mma) has been abandoned since October 2024.
Mario Bautista’s MMA record
| WLD | (T)KO | SUB |
| 15-2-0 | 3-1 | 6-1 |
Mario Bautista’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 5.33 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 47% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.91 |
| Significant Strike Defense (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 54% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 1.92 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 67% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.89 |
Mario Bautista’s net worth
Accurate estimates of Bautista’s net worth are hard to come by. However, reports suggest that he has an estimated net worth of around $2 million, owing to his successful career in the UFC so far.
Mario Bautista’s next fight
Bautista’s next fight will be against Patchy Mix at UFC 316 on June 7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Mix was a late addition to the fight after Bautista’s original opponent, Marlon Vera, had to pull out of the bout at UFC 316.
The American fighter will be making his debut in the UFC after a successful career in Bellator and could be a tough opponent for the #10 ranked Bantamweight.
Mario Bautista vs Jose Aldo
Bautista defeated MMA legend Jose Aldo in a controversial fight at UFC 307.
The American repeatedly used the “wall and stall” strategy, where he repeatedly kept himself in a dominant position along the fence to protect himself against “The King”.
Bautista won the bout by a split decision, although Conor McGregor suggested a change in the rules after the fight.