- The bantamweight match between Mario Baustista and Patchy Mix will be part of the main card of the UFC 316 event.
- Baustista will welcome Mix in the UFC for his octagon debut.
- Bautista is the +145 betting underdog, and Mix is the -175 betting favorite.
No. 10-ranked UFC bantamweight contender Mario Bautista will welcome the former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix to the Las Vegas-based promotion on June 7 as part of the UFC 316 PPV card inside the Prudential Center in Newark.
Despite his immense experience competing inside the octagon, Bautista will be the betting underdog with +145 UFC odds, while Mix is the -175 betting favorite because of his championship experience outside of the organization.
See the preview and prediction for this crucial bantamweight battle below.
Mario Baustista vs. Patchy Mix Odds
- Mario Bautista: +145
- Patchy Mix: -175
Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix: Prediction
I predict that Mix will get the submission finish against Bautista due to his superior grappling skills. Also, half of Mix’s career victories were via submissions, and I see him doing the same in this match.
Additionally, Mix will have a chip on his shoulder because he wants to prove he’s one of the best fighters in the world despite competing outside the UFC. Now that he’s on MMA’s biggest stage, I think he’ll seize the opportunity to perform well.
On the other hand, Bautista is also a savage submission specialist, but with all due respect, I believe that Mix is a better grappler than him. After all, he already sustained a submission loss before, so another defeat via submission is possible in this match, especially with Mix’s calibre.
Mario Baustista’s Recent Fight Results
Bautista was an undefeated fighter when he joined the UFC in January 2019, but Cory Sandhagen rudely welcomed him inside the octagon with a first-round submission loss in his debut. But since then, he has gone on an outstanding run.
He won nine of his 10 fights, which allowed him to earn a spot in the division’s top 10 rankings. His most recent victory against Jose Aldo last October was the biggest win in his career so far.
Patchy Mix’s Recent Fight Results
Mix will make his UFC debut, but he’s a very experienced fighter who captured the Bellator bantamweight title. Prior to this Bellator reign, he also won the KOTC bantamweight title.
He currently holds an MMA record of 20 wins and one loss, with seven consecutive victories right now. During this stretch, Mix defeated the likes of Albert Morales, James Gallagher, Kyoji Horiguchi, Magomed Magomedov (twice), Raufeon Stots, and Sergio Pettis.
Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix: Tale of the Tape
| Mario Bautista | Patchy Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Height | 5’9” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 72 inches | 71.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 39 inches | 40.5 inches |
| Record | 15-2 | 20-1 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | Jiu-jitsu |
| Finishing Rate | 60% | 75% |
