Patchy Mix returns to action in a new fighting home in the main event of RIZIN 52 on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
Mix had a fantastic run with Bellator MMA, winning that promotion’s bantamweight grand prix and undisputed title, before arriving in the UFC last year an floundering. Two lackluster showing saw him bounced from the company, but he has landed on his feet, getting main event billing at RIZIN 52 against Kyoma Akimoto.
The bout will be contested at featherweight, with Mix previously announcing a move up in weight.
Canadian flyweight Tony Laramie is also in action on Friday, as the brother of former UFC fighter TJ Laramie looked to move to 3-1 under the RIZIN Fighting Federation banner against Takaki Soya.
Where to Watch RIZIN 52
The Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan plays host to RIZIN 52 on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The action streams live via RIZIN.tv getting underway at 11PM ET, 8PM PT on March 6 for fight fans in the west. Results can be found below.
RIZIN 52: Mix vs. Akimoto Results
Kyoma Akimoto vs. Patchy Mix
Saori Oshima vs. Kate Oyama
Luiz Gustavo vs. Taisei Sakuraba
Takaki Soya vs. Tony Laramie
Viktor Kolesnik vs. Kazuki Aimoto
Karshyga Dautbek vs. Ryuya Fukuda
Ryo Takagi vs. Shuya Kimura
Hideo Tokoro vs. Jinnosuke Kashimura
Kim Kyung-pyo vs. Yusuke Yachi
Jo Arai vs. Lee Jung-hyun
Noeru Narita vs. Lee Bo-mi
Yuki Ito vs. Carlos Mota
Shoko Sato vs. John Sweeney
