Patchy Mix has reportedly been cut by RIZIN after losing both fights there, including a decision loss at RIZIN 54 after missing weight by more than six pounds.
From 3 reports by 3 outletsLatest Mix came in more than six pounds over for his last RIZIN fight, a decision loss to Sato 3 outlets
What we know
- Mix is 0-2 in RIZIN: a second-round stoppage by Kyoma Akimoto at RIZIN 52 in March and a unanimous decision loss to Shoko Sato at RIZIN 54 on Aug. 11.
- Mix weighed in more than six pounds over the bantamweight limit for the Sato fight and was docked two points; he said on X he 'got sick towards the end of my weight cut'.
- Mix left the UFC after losing to Mario Bautista at UFC 316 and Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320.
- Mix is a former Bellator bantamweight champion who beat Sergio Pettis, Raufeon Stots and Kyoji Horiguchi; he has lost all four fights since leaving Bellator.
Reported, not confirmed
- Dropkick reports RIZIN removed Mix from its roster and eliminated his contract; RIZIN has not confirmed it. Dropkick via BJPenn.com / Combat Sports UK
- It is uncertain whether Mix will re-sign with RIZIN or explore free agency. BJPenn.com / Combat Sports UK
Former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix has reportedly been cut by RIZIN, according to MMA publication Dropkick. The outlet says Mix was taken off RIZIN's up-to-date roster and his contract eliminated.
Mix joined RIZIN after leaving the UFC following losses to Mario Bautista at UFC 316 and Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320. He then lost twice in RIZIN, including a TKO defeat at RIZIN 52.
It is not known whether he will sign a new deal with RIZIN or explore free agency. RIZIN has not confirmed the move in the report.
Mix joined RIZIN after leaving the UFC following losses to Mario Bautista at UFC 316 and Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320. He then lost twice in RIZIN, including a TKO defeat at RIZIN 52.
It is not known whether he will sign a new deal with RIZIN or explore free agency. RIZIN has not confirmed the move in the report.
- Summary
- Patchy Mix has reportedly been cut by RIZIN after losing both fights there, including a decision loss at RIZIN 54 after missing weight by more than six pounds.
- Key points (one per line)
- Dropkick reports RIZIN removed Mix from its roster and ended his contract.
Mix lost to Kyoma Akimoto at RIZIN 52 and to Shoko Sato by decision at RIZIN 54 after a weight miss.
It is unclear whether he will re-sign or become a free agent.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- BJPenn.com | https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/patchy-mix/patchy-mix-released-rizin-struggles-continue/
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/patchy-mix-gets-cut-by-rizin-after-0-2-run-as-former-bellator-kings-skid-grows
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/cabe2997-9c9a-4807-b53e-aa444dff316c/patchy-mix-reportedly-cut-by-rizin-after-four-straight-losses
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