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 def. Patchy Mix by TKO (punch and soccer kicks), Round 2
Luiz Gustavo def. Taisei Sakuraba by KO, Round 2
Ryo Takagi def. Shuya Kimura by TKO (doctor’s stoppage), Round 1, 5:00
Koji Takeda def. Viktor Kolesnik by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Intermission
Saori Oshima def. Kate Oyama by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Yuki Ito def. Carlos Mota by TKO (punches), Round 1
Jinnosuke Kashimura def. Hideo Tokoro by submission (Anaconda choke), Round 1
Kim Kyung-pyo def. Yusuke Yachi by TKO (doctor’s stoppage — cut), Round 2
Shoko Sato def. John Sweeney by submission (triangle), Round 1
Tony Laramie def. Takaki Soya by TKO, Round 3
Lee Jung-hyun def. Jo Arai by TKO, Round 3
Noeru Narita def. Lee Bo-mi by submission (guillotine choke), Round 1
