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Two technical bantamweight strikers meet in a rematch that could define the next title challenger
Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista meet again at UFC 329, this time on the biggest stage either has competed on. Their first fight was competitive, and this rematch promises to be equally close. Sandhagen's striking creativity — spinning attacks, level changes in his combinations, and elite timing — makes him must-watch television. His CFR of 64.2 edges Bautista's 56.7, reflecting his superior ove…
Cory Sandhagen (18-6) carries a momentum score of 100, reflecting a strong recent run. His creative striking and varied attack make him one of the most technically gifted bantamweights. His chin rating of 80 is solid.
Mario Bautista (17-3) has a 4.22 grappling score and 3.64 submission score that give him clear advantages on the mat. The model gives him a 56.7% edge in this rematch.
Sandhagen's striking creativity vs Bautista's wrestling control
Bautista's grappling advantage is his clearest path to victory
This is a rematch — both fighters have tactical intelligence from the first fight
Sandhagen's momentum of 100 suggests he's peaking
Bautista's wrestling could neutralise Sandhagen's striking entirely
If Sandhagen can stuff takedowns, his striking advantage becomes overwhelming
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Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10