Patchy Mix

Patrick Ethan "Patchy" Mix (born August 16, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division and is currently signed with the Rizin Fighting Federation. Mix first gained prominence in Bellator MMA, where he became the final Bellator Bantamweight Champion and won the 2023 Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament. Mix also had a brief stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2025.

Background Mix was born in Angola, New York, a small village approximately 20 miles outside of Buffalo. Mix was born prematurely before his due date at just .

Growing up, Mix was a lot smaller than other kids his age, Mix's household, consisting of his mom and three siblings, also did not have much money.

As Mix described his childhood, “We didn't really have a lot growing up, my mom had food stamps and stuff, I just remember various ways to get money. I'd sell my school lunch to get a dollar, I'd go and beat up another kid in an arranged fight for 20 bucks. I'd play football for 20 bucks. Then I'd go and buy bread, eggs and milk and stuff. We just had to find a way."

Mix began wrestling in the eighth grade, joining the Lake Shore High School wrestling team. With only two years of wrestling experience under his belt, Mix became a state qualifier in his weight class in the tenth grade, and in the process became the first wrestler from Lake Shore High to make the state tournament in over 40 years. Mix graduated from Lake Shore Senior High School in 2011, and his senior quote was "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Six minutes on the mat is all that matters."

Mixed martial arts career King of the Cage Making his pro debut in May 2016, Mix began regularly fighting for the King of the Cage promotion. Mix went undefeated in the promotion, going 9–0 and he became KOTC Bantamweight champion after defeating future UFC bantamweight Andre Ewell by submission.

Bellator MMA After having championship success in King of the Cage, Mix was signed by Bellator MMA. He made his promotional debut on June 14, 2019 at Bellator 222, facing highly touted prospect Ricky Bandejas. Mix was victorious rather quickly, showing a superior ground game and submitting Bandejas with a rear-naked choke just 66 seconds into the first round.

Mix was next scheduled to face Dominic Mazzotta on October 26, 2019 at Bellator 232. However, Mazzotta withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Isaiah Chapman. Mix once again showed dominance on the ground, submitting Chapman with a Suloev stretch kneebar in the first round.

For Mix's next bout, he fought in the Rizin Fighting Federation, representing Bellator in a card that featured RIZIN fighters against Bellator fighters. He took on Yuki Motoya at RIZIN 20 on December 31, 2019. He was victorious via first round submission. Subsequently, Mix signed his second multi-fight contract with Bellator.

After racking up three straight first round victories as part of the Bellator promotion, Mix was linked to a fight against Juan Archuleta for the vacant Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Championship at Bellator 242. However, Archuleta tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was delayed. The bout was rebooked and took place at Bellator 246 on September 12, 2020. Mix lost the bout via unanimous decision, thus facing defeat for the first time in either his amateur or professional MMA career.

Mix was expected to face James Gallagher at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021. However, Gallagher withdrew from the bout. UFC alum Albert Morales was announced as a replacement. Mix won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.

The bout against James Gallagher was rescheduled for Bellator 270 on November 5, 2021. At the weigh-ins, Mix missed weight for his bout, weighing in at 137.8 pounds, 1.7 pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Mix was fined a percentage of his purse which went to Gallagher. Mix won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.

Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix In the first round bout of the $1 million Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament, Mix faced Kyoji Horiguchi on April 23, 2022 at Bellator 279. He won the bout via unanimous decision and moved on to the next round.

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

In the finals, Mix faced Raufeon Stots for the Interim Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on April 22, 2023 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.

Bellator Bantamweight Championship Mix faced reigning Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Sergio Pettis in a title unification bout on November 17, 2023 at Bellator 301. He won the bout and unified the belt, submitting Pettis in the second round via rear-naked choke.

As his first title defense, Mix faced Magomed Magomedov in a rematch on May 17, 2024 at Bellator 303. He won the bout via split decision.

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

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship On May 14, 2025, it was announced that Mix had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and replacing Marlon Vera, who withdrew due to unknown reasons, Mix faced Mario Bautista on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316. Mix lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mix faced former KSW Bantamweight Champion and promotional newcomer Jakub Wikłacz on October 4, 2025, at UFC 320. He lost the fight by split decision. 12 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout for Mix.

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

Rizin Fighting Federation Following his release, Mix signed with RIZIN and is scheduled to return to the featherweight division to face Kyoma Akimoto on March 7, 2026 at Rizin 52. . He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.

Professional grappling career

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

Personal life Mix has a daughter, born in 2018, from a previous relationship. Most submission wins in Bellator Bantamweight division history (five) MMA Junkie 2021 November Submission of the Month vs. James Gallagher MMA Fighting 2023 First Team MMA All-Star MMA Mania 2023 #5 Ranked Fighter of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Shoko Sato Decision (unanimous) Rizin 54

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Kyoma Akimoto TKO (punches and soccer kicks) Rizin 52

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Jakub Wikłacz Decision (split) UFC 320

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Mario Bautista Decision (unanimous) UFC 316

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Magomed Magomedov Decision (split) Bellator Champions Series 2

Paris, France Win

Sergio Pettis Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 301

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Raufeon Stots KO (knee) Bellator 295

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Magomed Magomedov Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 289

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Kyoji Horiguchi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 279

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

James Gallagher Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 270

Dublin, Ireland Win

Albert Morales Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 258

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Juan Archuleta Decision (unanimous) Bellator 246

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Yuki Motoya Submission (guillotine choke) Rizin 20

Saitama, Japan Win

Isaiah Chapman Submission (Suloev stretch) Bellator 232

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Ricky Bandejas Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 222

New York City, New York, United States Win

Turrell Galloway TKO (elbows and punches) KOTC: Combat Zone

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Win

Keith Richardson Submission (kneebar) KOTC: In the Mix

Salamanca, New York, United States Win

Fard Muhammad Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Territorial Conflict

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Win

Tony Gravely Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: No Retreat

Salamanca, New York, United States Win

Andre Ewell Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Ultimate Mix

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jesse Bazzi Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Counterstrike

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Win

Nicholas Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Public Offense

Salamanca, New York, United States Win

Alberto Martinez Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Raw Deal

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Win

Noel Arcibal Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: National Dispute

Niagara Falls, New York, United States Win

Tobias Taylor Decision (unanimous) Prodigy MMA: Resurrection

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States