UFC Vegas 113: Bautista vs. Oliveira Fight Card Announced

Bantamweight main event features No. 9 Mario Bautista vs. No. 11 Vinicius Oliveira

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira event, also known as UFC Vegas 113, is set to take place on February 7, 2026 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The main event is a bantamweight bout between No. 9 ranked Mario Bautista and No. 11 ranked Vinicius Oliveira. The co-main event features a flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and former Rizin and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi.

Why it matters

This UFC Fight Night card features several high-profile matchups between top-ranked fighters in their respective divisions, including the main event between Bautista and Oliveira, who are both looking to climb the bantamweight rankings with an impressive victory.

The details

In the main event, Bautista (16-3) aims to rebound from a decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov last October, which snapped his eight-fight winning streak. Oliveira (23-3) enters the bout on a six-fight winning streak and is looking to earn his seventh consecutive victory. The co-main event pits Albazi (17-2) against Horiguchi (35-5), who is making his second UFC appearance after submitting Tagir Ulanbekov in his debut last November. Other notable fights on the card include a heavyweight bout between Jailton Almeida and Rizvan Kuniev, as well as a middleweight matchup between Michal Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault.

  • The UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira event takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Bautista last fought in October 2025, losing to Umar Nurmagomedov.
  • Oliveira last competed in July 2025, defeating Kyler Phillips by decision.

The players

Mario Bautista

A 26-year-old bantamweight fighter from Winnemucca, Nevada, who is currently ranked No. 9 in the UFC's bantamweight division.

Vinicius Oliveira

A 28-year-old bantamweight fighter from Brazil, who is currently ranked No. 11 in the UFC's bantamweight division.

Amir Albazi

A 29-year-old flyweight fighter from Phoenix, Arizona, who is making his return to the UFC after a decision loss to Brandon Moreno in November 2024.

Kyoji Horiguchi

A 35-year-old flyweight fighter from Japan, who is a former champion in Rizin and Bellator and is making his second appearance in the UFC after submitting Tagir Ulanbekov in his debut last November.

Jailton Almeida

A 30-year-old heavyweight fighter from Brazil who will be competing on the UFC Vegas 113 card.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to get back in the Octagon and prove that my last loss was just a minor setback. Oliveira is a tough opponent, but I'm confident in my abilities and ready to put on a show for the fans.”

— Mario Bautista (UFC.com)

“This is a big opportunity for me to take another step towards the title. Bautista is a tough fighter, but I believe I have what it takes to come out on top and continue my winning streak.”

— Vinicius Oliveira (MMAFighting.com)

What’s next

The UFC will announce the full fight card and start times for UFC Vegas 113 in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The UFC Vegas 113 main event between Bautista and Oliveira is a high-stakes bantamweight clash between two rising contenders looking to make their case for a future title shot. With several other compelling matchups on the card, this event promises to deliver an exciting night of fights for MMA fans.