| Patchy Mix | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick Ethan Mix (1993-08-16)August 16, 1993 (age 32) Angola, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 71+1⁄2 in (182 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Team | Xtreme Couture (2020–present)[1] Jackson Wink MMA (2017–2020)[2][1] WNY MMA & Fitness |
| Rank | Black belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Children | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Patrick Ethan "Patchy" Mix (born August 16, 1993) is an American professionalmixed martial artist who competes in theBantamweight division and is currently signed with theRizin Fighting Federation. Mix first gained prominence inBellator MMA, where he became the finalBellator Bantamweight Champion and won the2023 Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament. Mix also had a brief stint with theUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2025.
Mix was born inAngola, New York, a small village approximately 20 miles outside ofBuffalo. Mix was born prematurely before his due date at just 1 lb 8 oz (680 g).
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."[4]
Mix beganwrestling in the eighth grade, joining theLake 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."[5]
Making his pro debut in May 2016, Mix began regularly fighting for theKing of the Cage promotion. Mix went undefeated in the promotion, going 9–0 and he becameKOTC Bantamweight champion after defeating futureUFC bantamweightAndre Ewell by submission.[6]
After having championship success inKing of the Cage, Mix was signed byBellator MMA. He made his promotional debut on June 14, 2019 atBellator 222, facing highly touted prospect Ricky Bandejas.[7] 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.[8]
Mix was next scheduled to face Dominic Mazzotta on October 26, 2019 atBellator 232.[9] However, Mazzotta withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Isaiah Chapman.[10] Mix once again showed dominance on the ground, submitting Chapman with a Suloev stretch kneebar in the first round.[11]
For Mix's next bout, he fought in theRizin Fighting Federation, representing Bellator in a card that featured RIZIN fighters against Bellator fighters. He took on Yuki Motoya atRIZIN 20 on December 31, 2019.[12] He was victorious via first round submission.[13] Subsequently, Mix signed his second multi-fight contract with Bellator.[14]
After racking up three straight first round victories as part of the Bellator promotion, Mix was linked to a fight againstJuan Archuleta for the vacantBellator MMA Bantamweight World Championship atBellator 242. However, Archuleta tested positive forCOVID-19 and the bout was delayed.[15] The bout was rebooked and took place atBellator 246 on September 12, 2020.[16] Mix lost the bout via unanimous decision, thus facing defeat for the first time in either his amateur or professional MMA career.[17]
Mix was expected to face James Gallagher atBellator 258 on May 7, 2021.[18] However, Gallagher withdrew from the bout.[19] UFC alumAlbert Morales was announced as a replacement.[20] Mix won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.[21]
The bout against James Gallagher was rescheduled forBellator 270 on November 5, 2021.[22] 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.[23] Mix won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.[24]
In the first round bout of the $1 millionBellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament, Mix facedKyoji Horiguchi on April 23, 2022 atBellator 279.[25] He won the bout via unanimous decision and moved on to the next round.[26]
In thesemi-finals, Mix facedMagomed Magomedov on December 9, 2022 atBellator 289.[27] He was victorious via second round technical submission and advanced to the final round of the tournament.[28]
In thefinals, Mix facedRaufeon Stots for the InterimBellator Bantamweight World Championship on April 22, 2023 atBellator 295.[29] He won the bout, the title, and the $1 million prize, knocking out Stots with a step up knee in the first round.[30]
Mix faced reigningBellator Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis in a title unification bout on November 17, 2023 atBellator 301.[31] He won the bout and unified the belt, submitting Pettis in the second round via rear-naked choke.[32]
As his first title defense, Mix facedMagomed Magomedov in a rematch on May 17, 2024 atBellator 303.[33] He won the bout via split decision.[34]
Mix was scheduled to make the second defense of his title againstLeandro Higo on November 16, 2024, atBellator Champions Series 6.[35] However, this event was later cancelled due to unspecified reasons.[36]
On May 13, 2025, it was announced that Mix andPFL had mutually parted ways.[37]
On May 14, 2025, it was announced that Mix had signed with theUltimate Fighting Championship and replacingMarlon Vera, who withdrew due to unknown reasons, Mix facedMario Bautista on June 7, 2025 atUFC 316.[38] Mix lost the fight by unanimous decision.[39]
Mix faced formerKSW Bantamweight Champion and promotional newcomer Jakub Wikłacz on October 4, 2025, atUFC 320.[40] He lost the fight by split decision.[41] 12 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout for Mix.[42]
On January 28, 2026, it was announced that Mix had been released from the UFC.[43]
Following his release, Mix signed withRIZIN and is scheduled to return to the featherweight division to face Kyoma Akimoto on March 7, 2026 atRizin 52.[43][44]
Mix facedKairat Akhmetov in the main event of ADXC 6 on October 25, 2024. He won the match by unanimous decision.[45]
Mix has a daughter, born in 2018, from a previous relationship.[5] He is currently engaged toTatiana Suarez.[citation needed] Mix has an older brother with intellectual disabilities who helps serve as inspiration for Mix.[5]
Bellator Bantamweight World Championship (One time; final)InterimBellator Bantamweight World Championship (One time)| 23 matches | 20 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 20–3 | Jakub Wikłacz | Decision (split) | UFC 320 | October 4, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 20–2 | Mario Bautista | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 316 | June 7, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 20–1 | Magomed Magomedov | Decision (split) | Bellator Champions Series 2 | May 17, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Paris, France | Defended theBellator Bantamweight World Championship. |
| Win | 19–1 | Sergio Pettis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 301 | November 17, 2023 | 2 | 1:51 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Won and unified theBellator Bantamweight World Championship. |
| Win | 18–1 | Raufeon Stots | KO (knee) | Bellator 295 | April 22, 2023 | 1 | 1:20 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Won the interimBellator Bantamweight World Championship and theBellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix. |
| Win | 17–1 | Magomed Magomedov | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | Bellator 289 | December 9, 2022 | 2 | 2:39 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 16–1 | Kyoji Horiguchi | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 279 | April 23, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 15–1 | James Gallagher | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bellator 270 | November 5, 2021 | 3 | 0:39 | Dublin, Ireland | Catchweight (137.8 lb) bout; Mix missed weight. |
| Win | 14–1 | Albert Morales | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 258 | May 7, 2021 | 3 | 2:40 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 13–1 | Juan Archuleta | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 246 | September 12, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | For the vacantBellator Bantamweight World Championship. |
| Win | 13–0 | Yuki Motoya | Submission (guillotine choke) | Rizin 20 | December 31, 2019 | 1 | 1:37 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 12–0 | Isaiah Chapman | Submission (Suloev stretch) | Bellator 232 | October 26, 2019 | 1 | 3:49 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (136.25 lb) bout; Chapman missed weight. |
| Win | 11–0 | Ricky Bandejas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 222 | June 14, 2019 | 1 | 1:06 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Turrell Galloway | TKO (elbows and punches) | KOTC: Combat Zone | February 23, 2019 | 1 | 1:45 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Keith Richardson | Submission (kneebar) | KOTC: In the Mix | November 10, 2018 | 3 | 3:29 | Salamanca, New York, United States | Defended theKOTC Flyweight Championship (135 lb). |
| Win | 8–0 | Fard Muhammad | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Territorial Conflict | September 15, 2018 | 3 | 3:48 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | Non-title bout. |
| Win | 7–0 | Tony Gravely | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: No Retreat | May 12, 2018 | 1 | 1:44 | Salamanca, New York, United States | Defended theKOTC Flyweight Championship (135 lb). |
| Win | 6–0 | Andre Ewell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Ultimate Mix | November 18, 2017 | 1 | 2:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Bantamweight. Won the vacantKOTC Flyweight Championship (135 lb). |
| Win | 5–0 | Jesse Bazzi | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Counterstrike | August 12, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 4–0 | Nicholas Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Public Offense | May 6, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Salamanca, New York, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alberto Martinez Jr. | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Raw Deal | February 25, 2017 | 1 | 0:51 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Noel Arcibal | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: National Dispute | September 24, 2016 | 1 | 2:55 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Tobias Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | Prodigy MMA: Resurrection | May 28, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Erie, Pennsylvania, United States | Featherweight debut. |