CFC"J.J."Jonathan Mix Record: 6-4-0
WelterweightRecord6-4-0
Age45
DivisionWelterweight
Combat Edge Elo1577
Last fight2013.09.28
Jonathan Mix has a 6-4-0 professional record and is 45 years old in the Welterweight division. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jonathan Mix bio
Personal background
Jonathan "J.J." Mix is an American welterweight mixed martial artist born on November 9, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A product of the mid-2000s American regional scene, Mix came up during the era when promotions like the WEC served as the proving ground for fighters in the lighter weight classes. Standing 6'0", he competed primarily at welterweight and built his game around a grappling-heavy approach – the submission, and especially the choke, was always his most reliable path to victory.
Path to the cage
Mix made his professional debut in 2006 with an immediate statement, traveling to WEC 22: The Hitman that July and submitting Mario Rivera with a third-round rear-naked choke. Opening a career on a major regional stage like the WEC, and finishing there, marked him as a prospect to watch. After a layoff, he returned in 2008 with a win over Scottie Ayres, kicking off the busiest stretch of his career.
Navigating the regional circuit
The middle years of Mix's career were a true test of resilience against quality opposition. Just weeks after the Ayres win in June 2008, he dropped a bout to the unbeaten Estevan Payan, then bounced back in October 2008 with arguably the best win of his career – a victory over the vastly more experienced John Halverson, who entered with a 16-6 record. Mix kept fighting through 2009 and 2010, adding a win over Peter Baker before running into a rough patch: a loss to veteran Diego Saraiva in October 2009 and another to Jorge Britto in March 2010, both seasoned opponents with deep records. He answered in May 2010 with a win over Shawn Fitzsimmons, steadying the ship.
Late-career finish
After another break from competition, Mix closed out the active portion of his career in fitting fashion. At Crown FC 8 in September 2013, he returned to face Oliver Parker and went back to his bread and butter, locking up a third-round guillotine choke for the finish. It was his second career submission via choke and a reminder of the grappling identity that defined him from his WEC debut onward.
Fighting style
Mix was a grappler and a finisher. Every one of his six professional wins came inside the distance for a 100% finish rate, and four of those six were submissions – built around the rear-naked choke and the guillotine that bookended his career. His chokes were his signature, and his best performances came when he could get the fight to the mat and work toward the back or the neck. The honest assessment of his record is that his losses, four in total, came against a string of experienced, winning-record opponents like Payan, Saraiva and Britto, the kind of seasoned competition that exposed the gap between a prospect and a veteran. Against opponents he could grapple with, though, Mix rarely needed the judges.
Career highlights
- WEC debut finish — Mix opened his pro career by submitting Mario Rivera at WEC 22 in 2006, finishing on a major regional stage.
- Upset of John Halverson — he beat the far more experienced John Halverson, a 16-6 veteran, in the standout win of his career.
- 100% finish rate — all six of his wins ended inside the distance, four of them by submission, reflecting a choke-first grappling identity.
Career snapshot
Jonathan Mix career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1577Solid ratingCareer-high 1581 Elo after defeating Peter Baker (2009-05-24)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Recent Elo history
WinOliver Parker2013-09-28 | Guillotine Choke +27WinShawn Fitzsimmons2010-05-22 | Decision+22LossJorge Britto2010-03-20 | Decision-33LossDiego Saraiva2009-10-30 | Decision-20WinPeter Baker2009-05-24 | Decision+20Jonathan Mix quick answers
What is Jonathan Mix's record?
Jonathan Mix's professional MMA record is 6-4-0.
How old is Jonathan Mix?
Jonathan Mix is 45 years old.
What weight class is Jonathan Mix?
Jonathan Mix fights at Welterweight in CFC.
How tall is Jonathan Mix?
Jonathan Mix is 6'0" tall.
How much does Jonathan Mix weigh?
Jonathan Mix competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 168 lbs.
What is Jonathan Mix's Combat Edge Elo?
Jonathan Mix's Combat Edge Elo is 1577, with a peak Elo of 1581.
How strong is Jonathan Mix's recent opposition?
Jonathan Mix's latest 9 counted opponents averaged 1537 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jonathan Mix's last fight?
Jonathan Mix's latest tracked pro fight was against Oliver Parker at Crown FC 8 on 2013.09.28.
What is Jonathan Mix's recent form?
Jonathan Mix's recent tracked pro form is W-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jonathan Mix usually win?
Jonathan Mix's 6 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 0 decisions, with 100% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
0Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Jonathan Mix stats
Record : 6 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.44Fighter2.97Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.09Fighter3.82Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.38Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
36%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
68%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.08Fighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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