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Patchy Mix Misses Bantamweight Limit by Over Six Pounds Ahead of RIZIN 54 Co-Main Event
8/11/2026, 2:23:10 AM
Core Event: Weight Miss and Immediate Consequences
At the RIZIN 54 weigh-ins on August 10, 2026, former Bellator champion Patchy Mix stepped on the scale at 140.7 pounds (63.85 kg), exceeding the bantamweight limit of 134.4 pounds (61 kg) by 6.3 pounds. Under RIZIN’s regulations, an overweight fighter is ineligible to claim a victory; any win is automatically changed to a no-contest. Consequently, the promotion removed Mix’s bout with Shoko Sato from the co-main-event slot and promoted another fight to that position. The organization also indicated that Mix will forfeit an undisclosed portion of his purse.
Background & Context: Mix’s Recent Career Trajectory
Mix, a former Bellator champion, entered the UFC in 2025 on a four-fight contract. He lost his debut to Mario Bautista by unanimous decision on June 7, 2025, and fell to split-decision defeat against promotional newcomer Jakub Wiklacz on October 4, 2025. The UFC released him after the 0-2 run. Earlier, in 2024, Mix served a suspension following a failed drug test after his Bellator title defense. He debuted in RIZIN in March 2026 at featherweight, suffering a second-round knockout to Kyoma Akimoto. The missed weight at RIZIN 54 marks a third consecutive loss and a further setback in a career that had once been touted as a potential future UFC star.
Data & Statistics
- Weight miss: 6.3 lb (2.9 kg) over the bantamweight limit.
- Weighed: 140.7 lb (63.85 kg) vs. limit 134.4 lb (61 kg).
- Current losing streak: three fights (two UFC losses, one RIZIN loss).
- Other recent miss: Alibek Gadzhammatov was 3.85 lb over the flyweight limit for his bout with Yuki Ito at the same event.
Official Statements & Responses
RIZIN announced that Mix’s bout would no longer serve as the co-main event and that the promotion’s rule converting any overweight fighter’s win to a no-contest would apply. The organization also noted that Mix will lose part of his fight purse, though the exact amount was not disclosed.
Following the weigh-in, Mix posted an apology on his social-media account, attributing his excess weight to illness during the final days of his cut. He expressed gratitude to Sato for still accepting the fight and pledged to focus on delivering a quality match for the Japanese audience.
Timeline of Recent Milestones
- June 7, 2025: UFC 316 loss to Mario Bautista (unanimous decision).
- October 4, 2025: UFC 320 loss to Jakub Wiklacz (split decision).
- March 2026: RIZIN debut loss to Kyoma Akimoto (second-round knockout).
- August 10, 2026: Weigh-in miss of 6.3 lb; bout demoted from co-main event; Mix issues public apology.
Outlook
With three straight defeats, a prior drug-test suspension, and now a significant weight miss, Mix faces a critical juncture in his professional trajectory. The immediate priority is to compete at RIZIN 54 without further loss; any subsequent steps toward rebuilding his career will depend on his performance and ability to meet weight requirements in future contests.
