Monikers have been part of combat sports culture for as long as the sport has existed. But why do they matter? A nickname helps a fighter build a persona—an image they want to project to the world. It can be fierce, inspiring, or sometimes even a little weird. In Patchy Mix’s case, his nickname connects directly to his mindset inside the cage

The former Bellator bantamweight champion is set to make his UFC debut at UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley pay-per-view. With 20 wins and just one loss, he’s already shown he’s a serious threat. The promotion isn’t giving him a warm-up either. He’ll face No. 10-ranked Mario Bautista right off the bat. However, before the cage closes, let’s take a look at what influenced Patchy Mix to choose his moniker

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