Patrick "Patchy" Mix (born August 16, 1993) is an American professional

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currently competing in the

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division of the

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(UFC). Mix first gained notoriety competing in the

division of

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, where he was the final Bellator Bantamweight Champion, and winner of the 2023 Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament.

Background

Mix was born in

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, a small village approximately 20 miles outside of Buffalo. Mix was born prematurely before his due date at just 1lb 8oz (680g). 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

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in the eighth grade, joining the

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wrestling team. With only 2 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

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promotion. Mix went undefeated in the promotion, going 9–0 and he became KOTC Bantamweight champion after defeating future

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bantamweight

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by submission.

Bellator MMA

After having championship success in

, Mix was signed by

. 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

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, 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

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for the vacant Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Championship at Bellator 242. However, Archuleta tested positive for

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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

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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

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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

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on April 23, 2022 at

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. He won the bout via unanimous decision and moved on to the next round. In the

semi-finals A single-elimination knockout, or sudden-death tournament is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of a match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament. Each winner will play another in the next round, until the final match-up, ...

, 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

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, Mix faced

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for the Interim Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on April 22, 2023 at

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. 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

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in a title unification bout on November 17, 2023 at

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. 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

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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

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had mutually parted ways.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On May 14, 2025, it was announced that Mix had signed with the

and replacing

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, who withdrew due to unknown reasons, Mix faced

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on June 7, 2025 at

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. Mix lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Professional grappling career

Mix faced

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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. He is currently engaged to Tatiana Suarez. Mix has an older brother with intellectual disabilities who helps serve as inspiration for Mix.

Championships and accomplishments

Bellator Bantamweight World Championship (One time; final) ***One successful title defense ** Generic_belt_icon

Interim Bellator Bantamweight World Championship (One time) ** Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament (2023) **Most stoppage wins in Bellator Bantamweight division history (six) **Most submission wins in Bellator Bantamweight division history (five) *

** KOTC Bantamweight Championship (One time; former) ***Two successful title defenses * MMAjunkie.com **2021 November Submission of the Month vs. James Gallagher

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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