Kyoma Akimoto Stops Patchy Mix at RIZIN.52
Kyoma Akimoto defeated Patchy Mix by technical knockout at 0:37 of Round 2 in the main event of RIZIN.52 on March 7, 2026. The referee stopped the featherweight bout after Akimoto landed ground strikes.
Mix was dropped late in the first round and survived to the bell. Akimoto scored another knockdown early in the second and followed with ground kicks before the referee intervened.
The victory extended Akimoto’s winning streak and gave him a high-profile win over the former Bellator bantamweight champion. RIZIN’s official result lists the finish as a referee stoppage from kicks on the ground.
Citation Sources
- RIZIN Fighting Federation – Official Event Information
- Bellator MMA – Fighter Background and Championship History
- Athlete Profiles and Bout Records – Tapology
- RIZIN.52 Post-Fight Interviews and Media Coverage
Article Tags
RIZIN, RIZIN 52, Kyoma Akimoto, Patchy Mix, MMA, Japanese MMA, Featherweight MMA, Knockout, Combat Sports, Martial Arts, Rising Prospects
Akimoto’s finish came after two knockdowns across the fight: one late in the opening round and another early in the second. The referee intervened after ground kicks at 0:37 of round two. The official result is a technical knockout, giving Akimoto a major win while Mix suffered a stoppage loss in the featherweight main event.
