After Spoiling Patchy Mix's Debut at UFC 316, What's Next for Mario Bautista?

After spoiling Patchy Mix's debut at UFC 316, what's next for Mario Bautista?

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images On the main card of UFC 316 this past weekend, we saw the debut of former Bellator champion Patchy Mix (20-2) as he took on top ten bantamweight contender Mario Bautista (16-2). While Bautista came into the fight on a seven-fight win streak inside the octagon, all the attention was on the debut of Patchy Mix. With that, Mario Bautista felt disrespected. He’s the one that’s been provi…

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Mario Bautista is aiming for a top-five opponent following his systematic defeat of UFC newcomer Patchy Mix.  Returning to the Octagon at UFC 316 in New Jersey, Bautista scored his eighth straight victory with a dominant display against the former Bellator titleholder. Speaking with James Lynch in a MiddleEasy exclusive interview, Bautista offered some insight ...