Mario Bautista defeats Patchy Mix at UFC 316
Bautista earned a unanimous decision over former Bellator champion Patchy Mix, marking Mix’s first UFC loss and solidifying Bautista’s position as a top bantamweight contender.
Key points
- Bautista won 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 by unanimous decision
- Mix failed to secure a takedown in three rounds
- Bautista’s eighth straight win boosts his title‑shot prospects
- Mix vowed to return stronger after the loss
- The fight highlights ongoing competition between UFC and Bellator fighters at 135 lbs
Mario Bautista delivered a statement win at UFC 316, handing former Bellator champion Patchy Mix his first UFC defeat by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Bautista’s eighth consecutive victory showcased his dominance in the bantamweight division, as he controlled the fight from start to finish, exploiting Mix’s rigid stance and neutralizing his famed wrestling.
Patchy Mix, who entered the UFC with high expectations after winning Bellator’s bantamweight Grand Prix, struggled to adapt and failed to secure a single takedown in three rounds Despite the setback, Mix remained defiant, emphasizing the short-notice nature of the bout and pledging to return stronger: “I’m proud to represent my hometown… I’ll come back stronger from this,” he stated after the fight.
Bautista’s latest win, following a controversial victory over Jose Aldo, cements his status as a serious contender in the stacked bantamweight division. With Ali Abdelaziz managing several top names in the weight class, the path to a title shot could see further shake-ups as both UFC and Bellator veterans continue to collide at 135 pounds.
Your questions, answered
What was the score of the fight between Bautista and Mix?
The judges scored the bout 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 in favor of Bautista.
Did Patchy Mix record any takedowns?
Mix did not secure a single takedown during the three rounds.
What did Patchy Mix say after the fight?
He said he was proud to represent his hometown and would come back stronger.
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