mario bautista derrotou José Aldo No. UFC 307 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
If before the UFC 316 mario bautista was remembered only by hold José Aldo on the fence, now the perception of the fighter may have changed radically. The American, who was considered an 'underdog', dominated the former Bellator champion, Patchy mix, and proved that he deserves his place at the top of the UFC bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg).
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At the press conference after the UFC 316, mario bautista argued that the time has come to face an opponent from the top 5 in the bantamweight division. The American argues that, if Mix had emerged victorious, he would have been propelled directly to the top of the category. Therefore, he believes he has inherited all the hype that surrounded the former Bellator champion.
“I definitely want someone in the top five. I think if Patchy had won this fight, they would have put him right at the top, so I think I took his place and all that excitement. I definitely deserve someone in the top five. I’m on an eight-fight winning streak, and there’s no one else above me on that streak except the champion,” Bautista said.
With the victory over Patchy mix, mario bautista He has achieved 16 victories in his career, with 10 wins and only two losses within the UFC. Currently, the American is ranked 10th in the bantamweight category.
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