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RIZIN Releases Patchy Mix After 0-2 Run

The promotion has cut ties with the former Bellator bantamweight champion following back-to-back losses since he left the UFC.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts

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RIZIN released former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix after he dropped his second straight fight with the promotion, extending a five-fight losing streak since leaving the UFC. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

RIZIN has released Patchy Mix, who went 0-2 with the promotion after leaving the UFC. Mix, a former Bellator bantamweight champion, has now lost five consecutive fights.

Why it matters

The release ends a run that began with a split-decision loss at UFC 320 and continued with a TKO defeat at RIZIN 52. Mix's status now depends on whether he re-signs on a new deal or explores free agency.

Mix is 0-2 with RIZIN and has lost five straight fights overall, following a career that began with 19 wins in his first 20 professional bouts. The record leaves his next move in question.

The players

Patchy Mix

Mix is a former Bellator bantamweight champion, age 33, who remains a cornerman and coach for several Xtreme Couture teammates, including Tatiana Suarez.

RIZIN

RIZIN is a Japan-based mixed martial arts promotion that signed Mix after his departure from the UFC.

The details

RIZIN removed Mix from its up-to-date roster and eliminated his contract after back-to-back losses, including a TKO defeat at RIZIN 52. Mix had previously lost to Mario Bautista at UFC 316 and to Jakub Wiklacz by split decision at UFC 320 before departing the UFC.

Timeline

  1. Bellator 301: Mix won his final bantamweight title defense over Sergio Pettis.

  2. UFC 316: Mix made his UFC debut and lost to Mario Bautista.

  3. UFC 320: Mix lost a split decision to Jakub Wiklacz and then left the UFC.

  4. RIZIN 52: Mix suffered a TKO loss in his RIZIN bout.

Season Trajectory

Mix's release reflects the difficult path many fighters face after leaving the UFC for other promotions. His recent results shift his standing from a Bellator champion to a fighter now seeking his next opportunity.

Mix's release removes him from RIZIN's active roster, so fantasy and event cards for the promotion will no longer include him. Any future bout will depend on a new contract, which has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

A five-fight losing streak can quickly change a fighter's market value, which makes a clean finish or a notable win important for those returning to the sport after leaving a major promotion.

Further reading

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