'Patchy' Mix Releases Statement After Disappointing UFC Debut

Patrick "Patchy" Mix was expected to make an immediate impact on the UFC’s bantamweight title picture on Saturday night. Mario Bautista had other ideas.

In addition to being unable to implement his vaunted grappling, Mix looked slow and ineffective on the feet, as he was outstruck for the better part of three rounds in a unanimous decision defeat at UFC 316. If Mix had been victorious, he would have emerged as an immediate contender for Merab Dvalishvili’s 135-pound belt.

Instead, it’s back to the drawing board for the former Bellator MMA champion, who has long been hyped as one of the best bantamweights in world, regardless of promotion.

"Tough night for me in the office," Mix posted on Facebook. "But I appreciate the people that have supported and been along for the ride. Would have liked to do more and made adjustments. I will come back stronger from this moment.”

Mix lost for just the second time in 22 professional outings. He took an eight-bout winning streak into his Octagon debut.