Overview
- Multiple outlets report RIZIN removed Mix from its active roster and terminated the remainder of his contract, though the promotion has not issued a formal public announcement.
- Mix went 0-2 in RIZIN competition, losing by knockout to Kyoma Akimoto in his promotional debut and then losing to Shoko Sato under the promotion’s rules.
- At RIZIN 54 Mix missed bantamweight by 6.3 pounds, triggering a special two-point deduction under RIZIN rules that made an official victory impossible for him.
- The roster move follows an extended downturn that included two UFC losses after leaving Bellator, where Mix was a dominant bantamweight champion with wins over Sergio Pettis, Raufeon Stots, and Kyoji Horiguchi.
- Mix is now a free agent who is expected to explore other fighting opportunities while continuing his work as a coach and cornerman, and the release will likely reduce his market standing after the string of recent setbacks.