Patchy Mix looked nothing like the bantamweight champion that ruled over the Bellator roster.
Mario Bautista put on a masterclass in his fight with Mix at UFC 316 on Saturday, dominating Mix for three rounds with sharp striking and footwork en route to a clear-cut unanimous decision win. It was a mystifying octagon debut for Mix, who failed to secure a single takedown or show much of his vaunted grappling game.
With the win, Bautista becomes just the second fighter to defeat Mix, who entered UFC 316 with a 20-1 record and plenty of hype behind him after departing PFL earlier this year. Bautista has won eight straight fights now and looks poised for a title shot in the near future, while Mix goes back to the drawing board following a disappointing performance.
Much of the social media conversation centered around Mix possibly dealing with UFC jitters. See the best reactions below.
UFC is a different beast #UFC316
— Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (@CGutierrezMMA) June 8, 2025
Bellator mdfkers are so bad that Bautista is looking like a pro boxer here!!!!
— Renato Moicano (@moicanoufc) June 8, 2025
I really can’t tell if this is UFC jitters are not. #UFC316
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 8, 2025
UFC Jitters type adrenaline dump. Mix’s legs aren’t working. Happens to the best of em. But definitely what it seems to be! Bautista looks awesome! #UFC316
— Joe Solecki (@JoeSolecki) June 8, 2025
Boo’ing that performance is crazy. A masterclass in footwork while also doing damage!
— Joe Solecki (@JoeSolecki) June 8, 2025
Bautista fought a great fight! The level of disrespect no interview ♂️ #UFC316
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) June 8, 2025
The body work of Bautista is making it hard for mix to change levels under the punches. Great game plan execution from Mario!
UFC316— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) June 8, 2025
Bautista is showing that there is levels to this game
But switching back to ortho may be in his favor #UFC316
— Miles Chapo Johns (@milesxjohns) June 8, 2025
Patchy just made every die hard mma fan and obscure promotion enjoyer look like an idiot to all their friends #UFC316
— Zac Pauga (@ZacPauga) June 8, 2025
Maybe the pressure of fighting on the big show? I think Bautista gained some respect that night. #UFC316
— Diego Lopes (@Diegolopesmma) June 8, 2025
I don’t know who needs to hear this but having success in other fighting organizations doesn’t mean shit unless it’s in the UFC. Ex. The MVP of the CFL doesn’t think he’s gonna dominate in the NFL. #UFC316
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) June 8, 2025
Amazing boxing skills
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) June 8, 2025
Lights too bright in ufc for stars sometimes .
♂️— Themba Gorimbo (@TheAnswerMMA) June 8, 2025
