Patchy Mix Explained

Patchy Mix
Other Names:No Love
War Ready
The Human Backpack
Birth Name:Patrick Mix
Birth Date:16 August 1993
Birth Place:Angola, New York, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in
Weight:135 lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Reach:71+1/2 in
Style:Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance:Southpaw
Fighting Out Of:Buffalo, New York, United States
Team:Xtreme Couture (2020–present)[1]
Jackson Wink MMA (2017–2020)[2]
WNY MMA & Fitness
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years Active:2016–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:13
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Decloss:1
Am Win:11
Am Kowin:2
Am Subwin:6
Am Decwin:3
Am Loss:0
Children:1
Sherdog:161007

Patrick "Patchy" Mix (born August 16, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Bellator Bantamweight Champion.

Background

Mix was born in Angola, New York, 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."[4]

Mix began wrestling in the eighth grade, joining the Lake Shore High School 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."[5]

Mixed martial arts career

King of the Cage

Making his pro debut in May 2016, Mix began regularly fighting for the King of the Cage promotion. Mix went undefeated in the promotion, going 9–0 and he became KOTC Bantamweight champion after defeating future UFC bantamweight Andre Ewell by submission.[6]

Bellator MMA

After having championship success in King of the Cage, Mix was signed by Bellator MMA. He made his promotional debut on June 14, 2019 at Bellator 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 at Bellator 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 the Rizin Fighting Federation, representing Bellator in a card that featured RIZIN fighters against Bellator fighters. He took on Yuki Motoya at RIZIN 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 against Juan Archuleta for the vacant Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Championship at Bellator 242. However, Archuleta tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was delayed.[15] The bout was rebooked and took place at Bellator 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 at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021.[18] However, Gallagher withdrew from the bout.[19] UFC alum Albert 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 for Bellator 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]

Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix

In the first round bout of the $1 million Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament, Mix faced Kyoji Horiguchi on April 23, 2022 at Bellator 279.[25] He won the bout via unanimous decision and moved on to the next round.[26]

In the semi-finals, Mix faced Magomed Magomedov on December 9, 2022 at Bellator 289.[27] He was victorious via second round technical submission and advanced to the final round of the tournament.[28]

In the finals, Mix faced Raufeon Stots for the Interim Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on April 22, 2023 at Bellator 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]

Bellator Bantamweight Championship

Mix faced reigning Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Sergio Pettis in a title unification bout on November 17, 2023 at Bellator 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 faced Magomed Magomedov in a rematch on May 17, 2024 at Bellator 303.[33] He won the bout via split decision.[34]

Mix is scheduled to make the second defense of his title against Leandro Higo in the main event of Bellator Champions Series at Adidas Arena in Paris, France on November 16, 2024.[35]

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

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|20–1|Magomed Magomedov|Decision (split)|Bellator Champions Series 2||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Paris, France||-|Win|align=center|19–1|Sergio Pettis|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Bellator 301||align=center|2|align=center|1:51|Chicago, Illinois, United States||-|Win|align=center|18–1|Raufeon Stots|KO (knee)|Bellator 295||align=center|1|align=center|1:20|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|17–1|Magomed Magomedov|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)|Bellator 289||align=center|2|align=center|2:39|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–1| Kyoji Horiguchi| Decision (unanimous)| Bellator 279| | align=center|5| align=center|5:00| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–1|James Gallagher|Submission (guillotine choke)|Bellator 270||align=center|3|align=center|0:39|Dublin, Ireland||-|Win|align=center|14–1|Albert Morales|Submission (arm-triangle choke)|Bellator 258||align=center|3|align=center|2:40|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Loss|align=center|13–1|Juan Archuleta|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 246||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–0|Yuki Motoya|Submission (guillotine choke)|RIZIN 20||align=center|1|align=center|1:37|Saitama, Japan||-|Win|align=center|12–0|Isaiah Chapman |Submission (Suloev stretch)|Bellator 232||align=center|1|align=center|3:49|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–0|Ricky Bandejas|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Bellator 222||align=center|1|align=center|1:06|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–0|Turrell Galloway|TKO (elbows and punches)|KOTC: Combat Zone||align=center|1|align=center|1:45|Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–0|Keith Richardson|Submission (kneebar)|KOTC: In the Mix||align=center|3|align=center|3:29|Salamanca, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–0|Fard Muhammad |Submission (rear-naked choke)|KOTC: Territorial Conflict ||align=center|3|align=center|3:48|Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Tony Gravely|Submission (guillotine choke)|KOTC: No Retreat||align=center|1|align=center|1:44|Salamanca, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Andre Ewell|Submission (rear-naked choke)|KOTC: Ultimate Mix ||align=center|1|align=center|2:28|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Jesse Bazzi|Decision (unanimous)|KOTC: Counterstrike ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Nicholas Gonzalez |Decision (unanimous)|KOTC: Public Offense ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Salamanca, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Alberto Martinez Jr.|Submission (rear-naked choke)|KOTC: Raw Deal||align=center|1|align=center|0:51|Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Noel Arcibal |Submission (rear-naked choke)|KOTC: National Dispute||align=center|1|align=center|2:55|Niagara Falls, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Tobias Taylor |Decision (unanimous)|Prodigy MMA: Resurrection||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Erie, Pennsylvania, United States||-[38]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Patchy Mix says Jackson/Wink is falling apart, politics behind his departure. April 19, 2021. YouTube. John Hyon Ko.
  2. Web site: Patrick Mix: I'm chasing world titles. Shawn Bitter. mymmanews.com. 5 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Angola's Patchy Mix wins $1M prize and Bellator bantamweight grand prix with brutal jumping knee. Buffalo News. April 23, 2023. Lucas Noonan. April 24, 2023.
  4. News: Bellator 301: Patchy Mix's uphill journey to winning $1m before Sergio Pettis title fight . BBC Sport . 17 November 2023 .
  5. Web site: The man who couldn't lose: Introducing Patrick Mix, Bellator's unbeaten bantamweight. MMAFighting.com. Mike Chiapetta. June 14, 2019.
  6. Web site: Patrick Mix vs Andre Ewell Fight Result KOTC - Ultimate Mix. MMA Core.
  7. Web site: KOTC Champ Patrick Mix to Face Ricky Bandejas at Bellator 222 on June 14. May 1, 2019. Sherdog. Tristen Critchfield.
  8. Web site: Bellator 222 Results: Chael Sonnen Retires, Rory MacDonald Retains Title, More. Mike Chiari. June 15, 2019. November 1, 2020.
  9. Web site: Patrick Mix vs. Dominic Mazzotta added to Bellator 232. September 16, 2019. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee.
  10. Web site: Patrick Mix targeted to face new opponent after Dominic Mazzotta forced out of Bellator 232. October 16, 2019. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin.
  11. Web site: Bellator 232 Results: Patrick Mix Dazzles with Suloev Stretch Sub of Isiah Chapman. Jay Anderson. Cageside Press. October 26, 2019. November 1, 2020.
  12. Web site: Ring in the New Year with Patrick Mix vs. Yuki Motoya at RIZIN 20. December 21, 2019. thescrap.co.
  13. Web site: RIZIN 20 results: Manel Kape stops Kai Asakura to claim bantamweight title. Peter Carroll. December 31, 2019. November 1, 2020.
  14. Web site: Patchy Mix pens new contract with Bellator. Ross Markey. fightbookmma.com. 14 April 2020.
  15. Juan Archuleta details COVID-19: It's no hoax Bellator 246 pre-fight interview . MMAjunkie.com. September 9, 2020.
  16. Web site: Sources: Bellator to host two shows in two days in September. Brett Okamoto. August 19, 2020. ESPN.
  17. Web site: Bellator 246: Juan Archuleta beats Patchy Mix for the bantamweight title. September 13, 2020. November 1, 2020.
  18. Web site: Patchy Mix vs. James Gallagher in the works for Bellator 258. MMAFighting.com. Mike Heck, Damon Martin. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021.
  19. Web site: James Gallagher out of Bellator 258; Patchy Mix awaits new opponent. Nolan King. April 16, 2021. MMAjunkie.com.
  20. Web site: 2021-04-29. With James Gallagher out, Patchy Mix meets UFC alum Albert Morales at Bellator 258. 2021-04-29. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  21. Web site: Sherdog.com. Bellator 258 'Archuleta vs. Pettis' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring. 2021-05-08. Sherdog.
  22. Web site: 2021-07-21. Bellator zeroes in on James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix grudge match in Ireland. 2021-07-21. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  23. Web site: 2021-11-04. Bellator 270 weigh-in results: One miss on main card, but Queally-Freire title fight set. 2021-11-04. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  24. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-11-05. Bellator 270 Results: Patchy Mix Submits James Gallagher, Silences Irish Crowd. 2021-11-06. Cageside Press. en-US.
  25. Web site: 2022-03-09 . Bellator 278 & 279 to be held in Hawaii, headlined by return of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Cyborg title defense, and Bantamweight Grand Prix . 2022-03-09 . KHON2 . en-US.
  26. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-04-23 . Bellator 279: Patchy Mix Moves Forward in Grand Prix After Decision Win Over Kyoji Horiguchi . 2022-04-24 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  27. Web site: 2022-08-29 . Stots-Sabatello, Magomedov-Mix bantamweight semifinals set for Bellator 289 in December . 2022-08-29 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  28. Web site: Bellator 289 results: Patchy Mix puts Magomed Magomedov to sleep with guillotine, punches ticket to grand prix final. MMA Junkie. Matthew Wells. 2022-12-09. 2022-12-10.
  29. Web site: 2023-02-15 . Raufeon Stots vs. Patchy Mix grand prix final headlines Bellator 295 on April 22 in Hawaii . 2023-02-16 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  30. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-04-23 . Bellator 295: Patchy Mix Stuns with Knee Strike KO of Raufeon Stots to Win Bantamweight Grand Prix . 2023-04-23 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: 2023-09-13 . Bellator 301 set for Chicago: 2 title fights, including Sergio Pettis vs. Patchy Mix, grand prix semifinal, grudge rematch . 2023-09-14 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  32. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-11-18 . Bellator 301: Patchy Mix Chokes Sergio Pettis to Claim Undisputed Gold . 2023-11-18 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  33. Web site: Lightweight, Bantamweight Title Fights Top Bellator Champions Series Paris on May 17 . 2024-03-06 . Sherdog . en.
  34. Web site: Bellator Champions Series results: Patchy Mix squeaks by Magomed Magomedov to retain title. mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 17 May 2024 . en.
  35. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Patchy Mix vs Leandro Higo tops Bellator Champions Series Paris in November . FIGHTMAG . 23 July 2024.
  36. Web site: Bellator 289 post-event facts: Underdogs shine on final card of 2022. December 11, 2022. MMAjunkie.com. Mike Bohn.
  37. Web site: MMA Junkie's 'Submission of the Month' for November: James Gallagher falls on home soil. November 29, 2021. MMAjunkie.com. Mike Bohn.
  38. Web site: Sherdog.com. Patrick. 2021-12-20. Sherdog.