Patchy Mix: Ex-Bellator Champ Signs with UFC – Debut Date
- Patchy Mix, the former Bellator MMA bantamweight champion, has inked an exclusive contract with the UFC.
- Mix, 31, a two-time defending Bellator champion, was released from his Bellator contract earlier in May after the PFL absorbed Bellator's roster.
- Fighting out of Las Vegas,Mix brings a strong record with victories over Sergio Pettis,Magomed Magomedov,and Raufeon Stots.
Former Bellator champion Patchy Mix is set to electrify the UFC bantamweight division. The dynamic fighter officially signed with the promotion, and fight fans already know when: mix will debut against ranked contender Mario Bautista at UFC 316. News Directory 3 is your source for the breaking news that the bantamweight star, a proven finisher with a stellar record, looks to make an immediate impact on the UFC’s surging division. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record,Mix is poised to shake up the rankings. Bautista, currently No. 10, promises a compelling clash. Discover what’s next in this pivotal matchup.
Patchy Mix Signs With UFC, Set to Debut Against Mario Bautista
Updated May 17, 2025
Patchy Mix, the former Bellator MMA bantamweight champion, has inked an exclusive contract with the UFC. His promotional debut is slated for UFC 316 on June 7 against Mario Bautista, UFC officials announced Saturday.The addition of Mix bolsters the UFC bantamweight division.
Mix, 31, a two-time defending Bellator champion, was released from his Bellator contract earlier in May after the PFL absorbed Bellator’s roster. The highly regarded bantamweight Mix (20-1) has not competed as May 2024 but is eager to make a splash in the UFC.
Fighting out of Las Vegas,Mix brings a strong record with victories over Sergio Pettis,Magomed Magomedov,and Raufeon Stots. He also shares a training connection with current UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili,possibly setting up future clashes within the division.
Mario Bautista, also 31, aims to build on his recent success. Ranked No. 10 in the UFC’s bantamweight division, Bautista (15-2) is coming off a significant win against former champion José Aldo at UFC 207 in October.
The bantamweight clash between Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley will headline UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
What’s next
Mix’s debut against Bautista presents a significant possibility for both fighters to climb the bantamweight rankings. A victory for Mix would immediately establish him as a contender,while Bautista looks to continue his momentum against a high-profile newcomer.