The elite ranks of the UFC Bantamweight division simply shook up a bit.
Earlier this week, a number of studies confirmed that former title challenger Marlon Vera was withdrawing from his scheduled scrap reverse surging contender Mario Bautista for causes unknown. The bout was deliberate for UFC 316, which is scheduled for June 7 in Newark, New Jersey. Instantly, all eyes went to Patchy Combine, the not too long ago launched Bellator kingpin who by no means truly fought for brand new homeowners, the Skilled Fighter’s League (PFL).
Luckily, X consumer @MagicM_MMABets — the identical supply who first broke the “Chito” withdraw — has confirmed that Combine vs. Bautista is on for UFC 316. We’re nonetheless ready on an official announcement, however presently, all indicators level to Combine vs. Bautista in “Gateway Metropolis.”
Who’s Patchy Combine? The ultimate Bantamweight champion in Bellator historical past simply is likely to be the most effective fighter on that (former) roster. The 31-year-old veteran is using a stellar seven-fight win streak that features victories over the likes of Kyoji Horiguchi, Magomed Magomedov, and Sergio Pettis. He’s an distinctive grappler with harmful get up, a welcome addition to the UFC’s Bantamweight ranks.
If PFL didn’t intend to maintain a fighter like Combine, what was the purpose of that pricy buyout once more?
Mario Bautista is the furthest factor from a straightforward debut opponent. Already High 10, Bautista is using a superb seven-fight win streak of his personal that features victories over Jose Aldo and Ricky Simon. The Aldo combat was horrendously boring, however total, Bautista has been persistently must-watch and completed most of his opposition.
Assuming all of it works out as deliberate, who retains their win streak alive in “Soiled Jersey?”
