Will a Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista rematch be booked in 2026?

Following renewed comments from Mario Bautista expressing strong interest in a rematch—and specifically in a five-round format—the possibility of a second fight with Umar Nurmagomedov is back on the radar. Bautista argues that a longer fight would better suit his style and points to the visible fatigue Nurmagomedov showed late in their first bout, which Umar won by unanimous decision. With both fighters still active in the bantamweight title picture, matchmaking dynamics in 2026 could reopen the door to a rematch if results and rankings align.