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Patchy Mix Targets UFC Stardom With Short-Notice Debut at UFC 316

The former Bellator champion steps in against Mario Bautista on June 7, aiming to position himself for a bantamweight title shot.

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Overview

  • Patchy Mix, a former Bellator bantamweight champion with a 20-1 record, will debut in the UFC at UFC 316 on June 7 in New Jersey.
  • Mix replaces the injured Marlon Vera to face Mario Bautista on the event's pay-per-view main card, marking his first fight under the UFC banner.
  • Champion Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley on the same card, adding intrigue to Mix’s arrival in the division.
  • Mix has expressed his ambitions for a title shot, citing his past success and training ties with Dvalishvili as key factors in his pursuit of the belt.
  • Prominent MMA figures, including Henry Cejudo and Jake Shields, have endorsed Mix as a potential future champion, praising his well-rounded skill set.