The UFC has confirmed the addition of an important bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista to the UFC 321 card, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista
The matchup features two fighters at different stages of their career trajectories, with significant title implications at stake. Nurmagomedov, ranked second in the bantamweight division, holds an 18-1 record and will be making his first appearance since his title fight loss to champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 in January. The decision defeat marked the first professional loss of his career, ending his six-fight winning streak in the UFC.