Former Bellator champion Patchy Mix makes his UFC debut against Mario Bautista at UFC 316.

Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix preview

Bautista (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was originally scheduled to face former title challenger Marlon Vera before an injury forced a lineup change. Now, Bautista welcomes Mix (20-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the UFC, where they will meet in the UFC 316 main card opener.

Bautista enters as a winner of seven consecutive fights. In his previous outing, Bautista won a split decision at UFC 307 over former featherweight champion Jose Aldo. His current winning streak includes stoppages of Guido Cannetti, Benito Lopez and Brian Kelleher.

Mix, who was recently granted his release from the PFL, finally gets an opportunity to prove himself in the UFC. Mix brings an eight-fight winning streak to the octagon. In his last outing, he recorded the second defense of his Bellator title by split decision in a rematch against Magomed Magomedov. On his current run, he has stopped five opponents, including Sergio Pettis, Raufeon Stots, James Gallagher, Albert Morales, and Magomedov in their first meeting.

Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix odds

According to FanDuel, Mix will debut in the UFC as a -184 favorite against Bautista, who is a slight underdog at +142.

How to watch Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix at UFC 316

• When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Where: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
• Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 316: Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix odds and what to know

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