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Patchy Mix leaves UFC for RIZIN featherweight, pursuing a healthier path and potential title run

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Source: MMA Fighting
Patchy Mix leaves UFC for RIZIN featherweight, pursuing a healthier path and potential title run
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Patchy Mix explains his UFC exit came after a financially challenging bantamweight run on a contender contract, choosing to move up to featherweight and sign with RIZIN where he’ll headline RIZIN 52 against Kyoma Akimoto. He aims to stay active with three fights in 2026, eyeing potential clashes with Razhabali Shaydullaev and other top contenders as he rebuilds his career.

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  1. ‘I really couldn’t afford to do that’: Patchy Mix explains UFC departure, featherweight move for RIZIN return  MMA Fighting
  2. Ex-champ Patchy Mix stopped in RIZIN debut for third straight loss  MMA Junkie
  3. RIZIN 52: Akimoto vs. Mix Full Results  cagesidepress.com
  4. Patchy Mix and the hidden cost of “can’t afford to lose”: why a featherweight reboot ended with soccer kicks  El-Balad.com
  5. Ex-MMA Champ Brutally Stopped by 19-Year-Old Phenom After Surprising UFC Exit  Sports Illustrated

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