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“Patchy” Mix didn’t last long in the UFC. | Bellator MMA
Patrick “Patchy” Mix was regarded as one of the top bantamweights in the sport when he signed with the UFC.
Two fights — and two losses later — Mix is headed to Rizin Fighting Federation. The former Bellator MMA champion will move to 145 pounds for a matchup against 19-year-old prospect Kyoma Akimoto at Rizin 52, the Japanese promotion announced on Wednesday. Rizin 52 takes place on March 7 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
Veteran vs. Prospect
Mix entered the UFC on a seven-fight winning streak, and with just one loss in 21 professional appearances overall. “Patchy” dropped a lackluster unanimous verdict to Mario Bautista inhis Octagon debut at UFC 316, and he didn’t look much better in fallling to Jakub Wiklacz via split decision at UFC 320. The 32-year-old New York native was then released from his contract, according to MMAjunkie.com.
Akimoto, meanwhile, has compiled 11-1 mark since making his professional debut in June 2022. “The Hunter” is 6-1 in Rizin, with his lone defeat coming against Yuki Motoya in December 2024. Akimoto went 4-0 in 2025, finishing three of his opponents inside the distance. Most recently, the Japan Top Team product dispatched Suguru Nii with a knee to the body in the opening stanza at Rizin’s New Year’s Eve event.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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