Mario Bautista secured a notable victory over Vinicius Oliveira in the main event of UFC Vegas 113 on February 8, 2026, in Nevada. Bautista earned the win via submission in the second round, demonstrating tactical skill and physical endurance, further emphasizing his resurgence in the bantamweight division.
Fighters’ Backgrounds and Pre-Fight Dynamics
Coming into UFC Vegas 113, Mario Bautista held a professional record of 17 wins and 3 losses, aiming to bounce back after a unanimous decision defeat to Umar Nurmagomedov in UFC 321 last October. Before that loss, Bautista had accumulated an impressive eight-fight winning streak, including victories over well-known fighters such as Jose Aldo, Ricky Simon, and Patchy Mix. At 32 years old, he was looking to reassert his position in the bantamweight rankings.
On the other side, Vinicius Oliveira, nicknamed ‘Lok Dog,’ entered the fight with a 23-4 record and a six-fight winning streak. His recent win over Kyler Phillips at UFC 318 highlighted his momentum, backed by three stoppage victories within his past six fights. Oliveira was regarded as a formidable opponent capable of challenging Bautista’s ground skills and striking.
Fight Breakdown: Key Moments in the Octagon
The opening round began with Oliveira initiating offense via a front kick to Bautista’s body, while Bautista responded with calculated body and low kicks. Both fighters exchanged blows with Oliveira pressing forward, forcing clinches and takedown attempts. Bautista showcased solid defense during single-leg takedown tries and managed to reverse Oliveira’s efforts to get the fight back to the mat. Across nearly two minutes on the ground, Bautista maintained control from the top, delivering targeted strikes to Oliveira’s body and ribs, setting the tone for the battle.
In round two, Oliveira continued mixing low kicks with punches, landing a few solid strikes early. Bautista deftly avoided a wild punch, securing a takedown quickly. Despite Oliveira’s repeated efforts to return to his feet, Bautista maintained dominance, taking back control on the ground. Demonstrating his grappling superiority, Bautista trapped Oliveira’s arm and transitioned into a kimura attempt before moving behind him to apply a rear-naked choke. Oliveira succumbed to the submission at 4:46 of round two, granting Bautista the win.
Submission Highlights and Tactical Mastery
Bautista’s rear-naked choke and ground control emphasized his growth in submission grappling and in-fight strategy. The fight illustrated his ability to capitalize on opponent fatigue and transition fluidly between striking and grappling. Oliveira showed resilience throughout but was ultimately overwhelmed on the mat as Bautista executed methodical pressure and skillful submission maneuvers.
This one will be CHAOS 🌪️@Bautista_mma vs @LokdogVinicius
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Bautista submits Oliveira in round 2! #UFCVegas113 pic.twitter.com/8kctLua7hW
— TakeruCigarra (@TakeruCigarra) February 8, 2026
LEVELS TO THIS GAME 😤@Bautista_MMA locks in the RNC submission in RD2!
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Official Outcome and What Lies Ahead for Bautista
The official result from UFC Vegas 113 recorded Mario Bautista’s win over Vinicius Oliveira via rear-naked choke submission at 4:46 into round two. This triumph not only marks a strong return after his last defeat but also places Bautista back into conversation for significant matchups within the bantamweight class.
Fans and analysts alike are now looking ahead to whom Bautista might face next, as his performance reignites questions about his potential trajectories toward title contention. Given his demonstrated mix of striking and grappling, Bautista could pose a serious challenge to top-ranked opponents within upcoming UFC events.
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Bautista submits Oliveira in round 2! #UFCVegas113 pic.twitter.com/8kctLua7hW
— TakeruCigarra (@TakeruCigarra) February 8, 2026
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