PFL Grants Release to Ex-Bellator Champ 'Patchy' Mix

"Patchy" Mix is officially a free agent.

The Professional Fighters League on Tuesday announced that it will not be extending Mix’s contract. That will allow the bantamweight standout to pursue other options. Mix was one of a number of former Bellator MMA athletes who had expressed frustration over a lack of activity since the promotion was purchased by the PFL.

“Professional Fighters League and Patchy Mix have mutually agreed not to extend his contract. We both decided that this is the best course of action for PFL and him,” the PFL wrote in a statement. “Patchy is a fantastic fighter and we wish him well. PFL is excited to crown our next 135-pound champion in the PFL World Tournament.

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Professional Fighters League and Patchy Mix have mutually agreed to not extend his contract.

We wish Patchy Mix all the best in his future pic.twitter.com/xUHSZ45we6

— PFL (@PFLMMA) May 13, 2025

Mix fought once with Bellator after the PFL buyout, as he defended the bantamweight belt with a split-decision triumph over Magomed Magomedov at Bellator Champions Series Paris. The 31-year-old New Yorker has been victorious in 20 of his 21 professional appearances. His current seven-bout winning streak includes victories over the likes of Kyoji Horiguchi, Magomedov (twice), Raufeon Stots and Sergio Pettis.