In his UFC debut, former Bellator bantamweight champ Patchy Mix faced Mario Bautista, who entered on a seven-fight win streak and quickly established dominance. Bautista effectively targeted Mix's weaknesses, landing consistent strikes to the head and body, leaving Mix flat-footed and reactive. Despite a brief moment of offense from Mix in the second round, Bautista maintained pressure and showcased his ability to manage the fight's tempo. By round three, Mix’s attempts to turn the tide were met with Bautista's effective defenses and striking, leading to a decisive victory for Bautista by unanimous decision.
While Bautista was coming in on a seven-fight win streak, Patchy Mix was the favorite but struggled throughout the fight, losing decisively.
Bautista's strategy was simple but effective: repeatedly find a home for that right hand, leading to a dominant performance.
Mix showed more urgency in round three but couldn't capitalize on a rare moment of success and failed to dictate the fight.
Mario Bautista managed the clock and distance expertly, showing impressive fight IQ and versatility in striking for a clear victory.
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