Despite confirming how a potential rematch with fellow former champion, Dominick Cruz was on the cards this summer, former bantamweight kingpin, Cody Garbrandt is lining up an August 19. return against surging submission ace, Mario Bautista. At the time of publication, an official billing, location, or venue for the promotion’s card has yet to be determined.
Garbrandt, a former undisputed bantamweight champion under the UFC banner, most recently featured at UFC 285 back in March against Trevin Jones, defeating his compatriot in a unanimous decision victory. The victory propelled former champion, Garbrandt back to the winner’s enclosure for the first time since 2020.