Full of confidence! Vinicius LokDog guarantees he will fight for the UFC belt by the end of the year.

Vinicius Lokdog fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

Rising in Ultimate, Vinicius LokDog He doesn't hide his confidence for this season. He's been selected to face mario bautista At UFC Vegas 113, scheduled for February 7th in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian fighter said he was chosen by the organization to defeat his rival and guaranteed that his plans go beyond the next fight. The athlete wants to compete for the belt sometime in 2026.

During the pre-event press conference, LokDog spoke about his expectations and taunted his opponent, calling Bautista a "boring" fighter. The Brazilian believes the fight could serve as a springboard for bigger challenges within the division and even predicted a possible quick knockout.

"I believe the UFC made a good choice in putting me in this fight against..." mario bautistaBecause he's a boring fighter, and I think the UFC wants to take him down. So, they put me in this fight to have the chance to take him down. I think I'm going to knock him out in the first round.

I see myself fighting for the belt by the end of the year, for sure. But before that, I'm going to face someone in the top 5. After this fight against Bautista, I'm going to put on a great performance for the crowd and, in the middle of the year, fight again against someone in the top 5, it doesn't matter who.

"I have a few names in mind. I'd like to fight at UFC Casa Branca, if possible. It doesn't matter who: in the middle of the year I'll fight again and, later this year, I'll be fighting for the belt against anyone," he said. Vinicius LokDog at the press conference before UFC Vegas 113.

Vinicius Oliveira says he's the UFC's hired gun to take out “boring” mario bautista at # UFCVegas113.

“I see myself by the end of the year fighting for the belt for sure.” pic.twitter.com/zr1SMkj6Xa

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) February 4, 2026

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Vinicius LokDog's career

Vinicius LokDog after victory at UFC 318. Photo: Reproduction X/UFCBrasil

One of the leading Brazilian prospects today, Vinicius LokDog He arrives riding a six-fight winning streak as a professional, four of which were in the UFC.

In its last performance, in July 2025, it surpassed Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision at UFC 318, a result that solidified his growth within the organization.

Now, in the face of mario bautista, currently ranked 11th in the UFC bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), seeks to take another step towards the elite of the division and translate his stated confidence into results inside the octagon.