Patchy Mix Reveals Truth Behind Fiancée Tatiana Suarez’s Absence at UFC Apex Tonight 

It was a night of celebration at UFC Vegas 106, not just for the fighters that entered the cage, but also for a silent shift that has the potential to transform the bantamweight division. Patchy Mix, long regarded as the uncrowned king outside of the UFC, finally entered the Apex not as a guest, not as Tatiana Suarez’s supportive fiancé, but as a signed UFC fighter. All eyes were on him, with cameras panning, fans whispering, and the broadcast team buzzing. But something was missing from the event. Or rather, someone.

The scene should have been picture-perfect: a long-overdue arrival, a new contract signed, and a headline bout already scheduled. However, for Mix, the night had a bittersweet twist. “It felt a little different,” he said. And the reason? Tatiana Suarez, his partner in life and war, was not present at the Apex. Patchy strolled the corridors of the Apex for the first time with his name on the UFC roster, but not with her.

Her absence, however, was not without explanation. He revealed during the post-event press conference, “She’s getting an award in California. She’s getting inducted into the California Wrestling Hall of Fame right now, so she couldn’t be here.” Well, that’s quite a fitting tribute to her own illustrious career, so no wonder she skipped the event.

Instead, ‘No Love’ was accompanied by his mother. While the change in company did not go unnoticed, it also triggered an unanticipated surge of emotion. “I got to bring my mom, and it was a little more… it was a little bit better,” he said with a smile.

“Because I got signed, and my mom got to come see it. And, you know, if Tati was here, I guess that’s the one thing that’s missing.” For a fighter whose journey to the UFC had been long and often difficult, this moment, despite the emotional vacancy, was one he could finally call his own.

April 21, 2023, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii, USA: HONOLULU, HAWAII – APRIL 21: Patchy Mix weighs in at 135lb ahead of his fight during Bellator 295 – Stots vs Mix at Blaisdell Arena on April 22nd, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Honolulu, HI USA – ZUMAp175 20230421_zsa_p175_098 Copyright: xMattxDaviesx

Patchy Mix’s move to the UFC follows a strong run in Bellator and a brief, sluggish time in the PFL. With a staggering 20-1 record, 15 finishes, and victories over top-tier opponents, his arrival feels more like a reckoning than a debut. The UFC did not waste time throwing him into the fire. He’ll face the streaking Mario Bautista at UFC 315 in Newark in a late replacement bout that could easily headline any fight night. So, is he prepared for his big match?

Patchy Mix makes a bold statement on the upcoming bout with Mario Bautista

Patchy Mix’s comments lacked false bravado, instead conveying a quiet confidence backed by a record that speaks for itself. At the UFC Vegas 106 press conference, ‘No Love’ was asked how it felt to finally make his UFC debut after years of being sidelined in other promotions. To this, he replied with pure savagery, “Well, it’s like, what now, you know? And they’ll all be able to see what I can do in 3 weeks. You know, everyone who’s been in the gym… I’m feared.”

Well, he’s not here to prove himself; he already knows he belongs. And in three weeks, he plans to display it to anyone who is still skeptical. Mix has heard the noise for years. The notion that accomplishment outside of the UFC does not count. That beating names like Kyoji Horiguchi and Sergio Pettis does not carry the same weight. However, he believes the real story has always taken place within the gym. “I’ve made so many people say uncle and tap, your favorite fighter’s fighter, for them to say I wasn’t elite… it was comical.”

With Mario Bautista on a winning streak and coming off a close call against Jose Aldo, Mix is aware of the fight ahead. But he isn’t treating this as a warm-up. “I plan to run him over, man,” he said. For him, this is more than just his debut. It’s a reset button on how he’s been viewed for years, and he’s coming to claim what he believes was always his. What do you think? Will he be able to prove his might at UFC 316? Let us know in the comments.

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