Mix falls to Bautista by decision in UFC debut 4z5b2p

Former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix came up short in his UFC debut, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 316 on Saturday. 1fc4b

The judges at Prudential Center in Newark scored the fight 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27 in Bautista's favor.

Bautista stayed busier than Mix and overwhelmed him on the feet. Bautista tagged Mix with several right hands and went to the body often. Mix, who excels on the ground, attempted one takedown - in the third round - but was unsuccessful.

Mix signed with the UFC in May after being granted his release from the PFL. He stepped in against Bautista on short notice, replacing Marlon "Chito" Vera, who withdrew from the card due to an injury.

With the victory, Bautista is now riding an eight-fight winning streak and remains unbeaten since 2021. Bautista, 31, is ranked No. 10 in the 135-pound division.

Mix suffered just the second loss of his professional career, falling to 20-2. The 31-year-old had won seven in a row coming in.