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Patchy Mix Falls to 0-2 in UFC as Dillashaw Reports Staph Illness and Calls for Changes Mount

T.J. Dillashaw cites a recent staph infection as a likely reason for Patchy Mix’s UFC 320 fatigue.

Patchy Mix gestures to his opponent during his fight at UFC 320. Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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Overview

  • Mix dropped a split decision to Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320, leaving him winless in two UFC bouts.
  • Dillashaw said Mix told him during fight week that he had staph for two weeks, was on antibiotics, and had been vomiting since weigh-ins.
  • Observers noted Mix faded late after a strong start, with Dillashaw linking the cardio drop to illness and medication.
  • Former fighter Josh Thomson urged Mix to overhaul his camp or coaching and suggested the UFC could cut him after back-to-back losses.
  • Mix’s UFC debut loss came on short notice to Mario Bautista, he has been training at Xtreme Couture under Eric Nicksick, and no roster decision has been announced.