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Charles Johnson credits former Bellator champion Patrick Mix for teaching him the Scottish twister that earned him a bonus at UFC 330. Johnson submitted Eduardo Henrique with the rare move at the Philadelphia card, weathering early pressure before catching his opponent during a scramble.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 15

Mix Suffers No Contest After Missing Weight By Six Pounds

Patchy Mix won a bantamweight bout against Shoko Sato on scorecards at RIZIN 54, but the result was ruled a no contest after Mix missed weight by six pounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 11

Patchy Mix’s second loss since failed UFC run disputed by MMA database having given him the win

Tapology has explained why they’ve listed Patchy Mix’s recent fight as a win despite the official result. Earlier this year, Mix was cut from the UFC roster following a disastrous run in the sport’s top promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 11

Ex-UFC star suffers fourth loss in a row after entering fight with 2-point deduction

Patchy Mix suffered his fourth loss in a row this Tuesday morning in his RIZIN54 clash. Just last year, Patchy Mix signed with the UFC and was widely regarded as the best bantamweight fighter on the planet.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 10

Ex-UFC star Patchy Mix misses weight by over six pounds ahead of second fight since being cut

Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Patchy Mix since his UFC exit. Just last year, Mix signed to the UFC as a very exciting addition to the roster following the 19-1 run that he’d put together.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 23

Patchy Mix targets Rizin title shot after UFC release

Former Bellator bantamweight champion Patrick Mix will drop back to 135 pounds when he meets Shoko Sato at Rizin 54 on Aug. 11 in Tokyo. Mix, who won 20 of his first 21 pro fights before joining the UFC, dropped consecutive decisions to Mario Bautista and Jakub Wiklacz in Las Vegas before the promotion cut him loose.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 7

Ex-MMA Champ Brutally Stopped by 19-Year-Old Phenom After Surprising UFC Exit

Patchy Mix is unfortunately still on the hunt for his first victory since the former bantamweight titleholder moved on from Bellator. Long regarded as

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 7

Patchy Mix knocked out by 19-year-old in disastrous first fight since UFC firing

Patchy Mix’s return to RIZIN did not go to plan on Saturday, as he was finished for the first time in his mixed martial arts career. The former Bellator bantamweight champion entered the ring at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo following an unsuccessful stint under the UFC banner.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 5

Sacked UFC Fighter Goes Off on French MMA Federation Over Drug Test

On May 17, 2024, former UFC fighter Patchy Mix defeated Magomed Magomedov in their rematch at Bellator Champions Series 2. While the win was initially celebrated by the American fighter, the French commission later stripped it of its significance after the bout was overturned.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / January 29

Ex-MMA Champion Shockingly Exits UFC Following Disappointing Octagon Run

Patchy Mix’s time with the UFC has apparently come to an end after the former Bellator star made just two Octagon appearances. After compiling a 17-1 record in professional MMA, Mix won Bellator’s interim bantamweight title with a brutal first-round knee against Raufeon Stots in the finals of the promotion’s Bantamweight Grand Prix in 2023.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 29

Former Bellator champion released by UFC, will fight at RIZIN 52 on March 7th

In what can only be described as a stunning fall from grace, Patchy Mix’s brief tenure with the UFC has come to an end. The 32-year-old New York native

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 29

Former world champion ruthlessly cut after disastrous 0-2 run in the UFC

Patchy Mix has been released by the UFC after losing back-to-back fights in the Octagon. The last Bellator bantamweight champion had a 20-1 record and was dreaming of winning another 135lb title when he switched promotions in 2025.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 29

Patchy Mix Lands at Rizin After UFC Cuts Ties With Former Bellator Champion

Patchy Mix’s UFC chapter has closed abruptly, and it has already pushed him halfway across the globe. Less than a year after arriving in the Octagon with big expectations, the former Bellator bantamweight champion is out.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Patchy Mix declares he’s not a ‘cheat’ after 2024 win still stands following drug test confusion

Patchy Mix defended himself following a wild update regarding his career. The former Bellator bantamweight champion has had a very difficult start to life in the UFC.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

UFC Fighter With 2 Consecutive Losses Fails Drug Test

It’s been a rough year for Patchy Mix. Once Bellator’s shining bantamweight star, now a struggling UFC fighter trying to regain his footing, Mix has found himself in the headlines again, but not for the reasons he’d hoped.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Patchy Mix now on three-fight losing skid as failed drug test comes back to bite UFC star

Patchy Mix can’t seem to catch a break. For a while there, the former Bellator Champion was calling himself the best bantamweight in the world. Once 20-1 as a pro, Patchy Mix defeated the likes of Sergio Pettis, Raufeon Stots, and Kyoji Horiguchi before he signed to the UFC earlier this year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Patchy Mix suffered from illness and infection before controversial UFC 320 loss reveals ex-champion

Patchy Mix suffered a second consecutive setback this past weekend in Las Vegas. While there are plenty of examples of fighters who have achieved success in other promotions not being able to replicate it inside the Octagon, this one stands out.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 7

Patchy Mix predicted to be fired after UFC 320 by ex-champ who would be shocked ‘if they kept him’

This former UFC fighter does not expect Patchy Mix to be given a third chance. Saturday’s UFC 320 marked another difficult night in the Octagon for Mix, a once highly touted Bellator champion who was regarded as one of the best bantamweights in the world.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Patchy Mix Shows Off Brutal Eye Injury in First Statement After Going 0–2 at UFC 320

When PFL absorbed Bellator earlier this year, bantamweight contender Patchy Mix found himself less than active compared to the years prior. This led to the southpaw demanding his release from the promotion, something that was granted to him.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 2

Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wiklacz prediction, odds, pick for UFC 320

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this highly-anticipated UFC 320 card, this next fight taking place in the Bantamweight (135) Division.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 14, 2025

UFC 320 adding Patchy Mix – Jakub Wiklacz

UFC 320 goes down on October 4th and it’s turning out to be a banger of a card. Two title fights headline the card, but the promotion announced today a really fun bantamweight matchup between two former world champions in other organizations.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 11, 2025

After spoiling Patchy Mix’s debut at UFC 316, what’s next for Mario Bautista?

On the main card of UFC 316 this past weekend, we saw the debut of former Bellator champion Patchy Mix (20-2) as he took on top ten bantamweight contender Mario Bautista (16-2).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 9, 2025

After extremely disappointing debut at UFC 316, what’s next for Patchy Mix?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 316, we saw the highly anticipated octagon debut of former Bellator champion Patchy Mix (20-2). Mix has long been considered one of the best bantamweights in the world and he had the opportunity to showcase his skills against Mario Bautista (16-2).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / June 9, 2025

Patchy Mix releases statement after awful UFC debut

Highly-touted PFL-Bellator champion Patchy Mix had a nightmare debut at UFC 316. Mix was signed to replace Marlon Vera against No. 10-ranked bantamweight Mario Bautista on the night's main card, and any hardcore fans would tell you they had high hopes for the then-20-1 submission ace.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 8, 2025

Mario Bautista ruins Patchy Mix octagon debut at UFC 316

The UFC 316 main card featured a bantamweight bout between former Bellator champion Patchy Mix and No. 10 ranked Mario Bautista. It was Mix's octagon debut. Mix last fought in May 2024, defending his Bellator bantamweight title against Magomed Magomedov.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 6, 2025

UFC 316 Preview and Prediction: Patchy Mix – Mario Bautista

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 316, we are going to see the highly anticipated octagon debut of a former world champion. Former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix (20-1) finally makes his octagon debut as he takes on tenth ranked bantamweight contender Mario Bautista (15-2).