Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Patchy Mix

Discover the career path of Patchy Mix, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Patrick "Patchy" Mix is an American professional mixed martial artist, primarily known for competing in the Bantamweight division. He achieved significant success in Bellator MMA, culminating in becoming the final Bellator Bantamweight Champion and winning the 2023 Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament. He is currently signed with Rizin Fighting Federation, following a short period in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 2016: Professional Debut

In May 2016, Patchy Mix made his professional debut and began regularly fighting for the King of the Cage promotion.

June 14, 2019: Bellator Debut

On June 14, 2019, Patchy Mix made his Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 222, facing Ricky Bandejas. Mix won by submitting Bandejas with a rear-naked choke in the first round.

October 26, 2019: Mix vs Chapman

On October 26, 2019, Patchy Mix faced Isaiah Chapman at Bellator 232, after Dominic Mazzotta withdrew. Mix submitted Chapman with a Suloev stretch kneebar in the first round.

December 31, 2019: RIZIN 20 Victory

On December 31, 2019, Patchy Mix represented Bellator in RIZIN 20, facing Yuki Motoya and winning via first-round submission. Subsequently, Mix signed his second multi-fight contract with Bellator.

September 12, 2020: Defeat Against Archuleta

On September 12, 2020, Patchy Mix fought Juan Archuleta for the vacant Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Championship at Bellator 246 and lost the bout via unanimous decision, marking his first defeat in either his amateur or professional MMA career.

May 7, 2021: Victory Over Morales

On May 7, 2021, Patchy Mix was originally scheduled to face James Gallagher at Bellator 258, but Gallagher withdrew and Albert Morales was a replacement. Mix won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.

November 5, 2021: Mix Defeats Gallagher at Catchweight

On November 5, 2021, Patchy Mix faced James Gallagher at Bellator 270. Mix missed weight, weighing in at 137.8 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight, and Mix won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round and was fined.

April 23, 2022: Bellator 279 Win

On April 23, 2022, Patchy Mix faced Kyoji Horiguchi at Bellator 279 in the first round of the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament. Mix won the bout via unanimous decision and moved on to the next round.

December 9, 2022: Bellator 289 Win

On December 9, 2022, Patchy Mix faced Magomed Magomedov in the semi-finals at Bellator 289. He was victorious via second round technical submission and advanced to the final round of the tournament.

April 22, 2023: Bellator 295 Win

On April 22, 2023, Patchy Mix faced Raufeon Stots for the Interim Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on at Bellator 295. He won the bout, the title, and the $1 million prize, knocking out Stots with a step up knee in the first round.

November 17, 2023: Bellator 301 Win

On November 17, 2023, Patchy Mix faced Sergio Pettis in a title unification bout at Bellator 301. He won the bout and unified the belt, submitting Pettis in the second round via rear-naked choke.

2023: Bellator Bantamweight Champion

In 2023, Patchy Mix became the final Bellator Bantamweight Champion and won the 2023 Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament.

May 17, 2024: Bellator 303 Win

On May 17, 2024, Patchy Mix faced Magomed Magomedov in a rematch at Bellator 303. He won the bout via split decision.

October 25, 2024: ADXC 6 Victory

On October 25, 2024, Patchy Mix faced Kairat Akhmetov in the main event of ADXC 6. He won the match by unanimous decision.

November 16, 2024: Bellator Champions Series 6 Cancellation

On November 16, 2024, Patchy Mix was scheduled to make the second defense of his title against Leandro Higo at Bellator Champions Series 6. However, this event was later cancelled due to unspecified reasons.

May 13, 2025: PFL Departure

On May 13, 2025, it was announced that Patchy Mix and PFL had mutually parted ways.

May 14, 2025: Signing with UFC

On May 14, 2025, it was announced that Patchy Mix had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and replacing Marlon Vera.

June 7, 2025: UFC 316 Loss

On June 7, 2025, Patchy Mix faced Mario Bautista at UFC 316 and lost the fight by unanimous decision.

October 4, 2025: UFC 320 Loss

On October 4, 2025, Patchy Mix faced Jakub Wikłacz at UFC 320 and lost the fight by split decision.

2025: Brief UFC Stint

In 2025, Patchy Mix had a brief stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

January 28, 2026: Release from UFC

On January 28, 2026, it was announced that Patchy Mix had been released from the UFC.

March 7, 2026: Signing with RIZIN

Following his release, on March 7, 2026, Patchy Mix signed with RIZIN and is scheduled to return to the featherweight division to face Kyoma Akimoto at Rizin 52.