Patchy Mix has officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The highly-regarded former Bellator bantamweight champion has signed a contract with the UFC, finding a new fighting home following his recent release from the PFL.
Mix is set to make his immediate octagon debut against Mario Bautista at the upcoming UFC 316 event.
The news was confirmed during a recent UFC broadcast.
He brings an impressive professional record of 20-1 to the UFC, featuring 15 finishes. His notable victories include wins over former champions and top contenders such as Kyoji Horiguchi, Magomed Magomedov, Sergio Pettis, and Raufeon Stots during his successful tenure with Bellator.
Mix is currently on a seven-fight winning streak, a run that saw him claim the Bellator bantamweight title and successfully defend it in his last fight.
His move to the UFC follows a period of frustration over inactivity while signed with the PFL, which ultimately led to him requesting and being granted his release. The PFL had stated they would not extend Mix`s contract and he was free to sign elsewhere.
Wasting no time, Mix steps into a significant bout against Bautista, who was originally scheduled to face Marlon “Chito” Vera before Vera withdrew due to injury.
Bautista boasts his own impressive seven-fight winning streak, including a notable victory over former champion Jose Aldo. He aims to provide a tough welcome for Mix in the octagon at UFC 316.
UFC 316 is also set to feature two significant title bouts: Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley in a rematch, and Julianna Pena defending her bantamweight title against two-time Olympic judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison.
