Patchy Mix faced a tough introduction to the UFC at UFC 316 on June 7, 2025, falling to Mario Bautista via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in Newark, New Jersey. Despite his reputation as the former Bellator Bantamweight Champion and 2023 Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix winner, Mix struggled to counter Bautista’s relentless pressure and striking, marking his first loss since 2020. At 31, with a 20-2 record and a grappling-heavy style, Mix remains a dangerous contender but needs a calculated next step to establish himself in the UFC’s stacked bantamweight division.
Next up for Patchy Mix should be a bantamweight bout against Aiemann Zahabi. Zahabi, ranked #11, is riding a six-fight win streak, including a unanimous decision victory over José Aldo at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025. Known for his technical striking and improved grappling, Zahabi offers a winnable yet challenging matchup for Mix to showcase his elite submission skills.
This fight, potentially slated for a Fight Night card in late 2025, would test Mix’s ability to impose his grappling against Zahabi’s striking and takedown defense. A win could propel Mix toward the top 10, while a loss might require a step back to face unranked opponents as he adjusts to the UFC level.
Last Five Fights (Patchy Mix):
1. Loss to Mario Bautista – Decision (unanimous), UFC 316 (June 7, 2025)
2. Win over Magomed Magomedov – Decision (split), Bellator Champions Series 2 (May 17, 2024)
3. Win over Sergio Pettis – Submission (rear-naked choke), Bellator 301 (November 17, 2023)
4. Win over Raufeon Stots – KO (knee), Bellator 295 (April 22, 2023)
5. Win over Magomed Magomedov – Technical Submission (guillotine choke), Bellator 289 (December 9, 2022)
Last Five Fights (Aiemann Zahabi):
1. Win over José Aldo – Decision (unanimous), UFC 315 (May 10, 2025)
2. Win over Pedro Munhoz – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi (November 2, 2024)
3. Win over Javid Basharat – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev (March 2, 2024)
4. Win over Aori Qileng – KO (punches), UFC 289 (June 10, 2023)
5. Win over Ricky Turcios – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev (July 9, 2022)
