Bryce Mitchell News
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell explains why he doesn’t believe in seat belts
BJ Penn Staff - December 4, 2024
Bryce Mitchell would surely love to get his hands on a UFC belt, but the outspoken featherweight is apparently not a big fan of seat belts. Speaking to the media ahead of his UFC 310 main card fight with fellow grappler Kron Gracie, Mitchell shared the surprising revelation that he doesn’t “believe in” seat belts.
Kron Gracie responds to criticism over his fight with Bryce Mitchell being on the UFC 310 main card
Harry Kettle - December 4, 2024
Kron Gracie has responded to criticism of his fight against Bryce Mitchell being on the main card of UFC 310 this weekend. For the first time in a long time, Kron Gracie will compete in mixed martial arts on Saturday night. He will go head to head with Bryce Mitchell in what should be a pretty fascinating matchup. In the eyes of many, this serves as a great opportunity for Mitchell to get back on track.
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell bizarrely slams Elon Musk: "Earth is flat, Jesus is king"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell has began feuding with Elon Musk. ‘Thug Nasty’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since stepping up to face Josh Emmett last December. That night saw Bryce Mitchell suffer a devastating first-round knockout loss. The defeat was the grappler’s first knockout defeat of his career and made him make a few changes. After a year away from the cage, Mitchell is now set to return.
Bryce Mitchell shows interest in fighting Movsar Evloev after Aljamain Sterling's injury: "I'm the dude!"
Josh Evanoff - September 20, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell is ready to step up and face Movsar Evloev. ‘Thug Nasty’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a short-notice bout with Josh Emmett in December. Bryce Mitchell stepped in for the injured Giga Chikadze and hoped to keep his momentum going. Sadly for the featherweight contender, he was handed a brutal first-round knockout loss.
Bryce Mitchell responds to Sean Woodson's callout at UFC St. Louis: "When and Where?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 12, 2024
Bryce Mitchell has responded to Sean Woodson’s callout at UFC St. Louis. Woodson took on Alex Caceres on the main card of this past Saturday’s Fight Night event. The bout went the distance and “The Sniper” was awarded the unanimous decision win. After the fight, Woodson called for a clash with Mitchell (h/t MMAJunkie).
Bryce Mitchell voices his concern over the millions of immigrants coming to America: “That is an army amassing”
Susan Cox - January 9, 2024
Bryce Mitchell is voicing his concerns over the millions of immigrants coming to America. Mitchell (16-3 MMA) recently fought Josh Emmett (19-4 MMA) this past December at UFC 296. The result was a KO victory at 1:57 of Round 1 for Emmett, who put Bryce out cold with a nasty right hand (see that here). ‘Thug Nasty’ now has 2 wins and 2 losses in his last 4 appearances in the Octagon.
Bryce Mitchell voices frustration with how medical staff handled him in the Octagon after KO loss to Josh Emmett
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2024
Bryce Mitchell isn’t happy with how he was handled after he was knocked out by Josh Emmett at UFC 296. Mitchell stepped up on less than 10 days’ notice to face Emmett in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division. Although Mitchell was stepping up on short notice, he was the betting favorite to defeat the heavy-handed KO artist.
Bryce Mitchell explains why he's "so happy" with Josh Emmett after UFC 296: "Thank you"
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2023
Bryce Mitchell admits he’s very thankful to Josh Emmett. Mitchell stepped up on short notice to face Emmett in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division win. Despite stepping up on 10 days’ notice, Mitchell was a sizeable betting favorite to beat Emmett at UFC 296.
UFC 296 Results: Josh Emmett KO's Bryce Mitchell (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 16, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 296 results, including the featherweight bout between Bryce Mitchell and Josh Emmett. Mitchell (16-1 MMA) accepted tonight’s fight on short notice, this after Emmett’s original opponent Giga Chikadze was forced out due to injury. ‘Thug Nasty’ is coming off a unanimous decision win over Dan Ige in his most recent effort this past September. That victory was of course preceded by his first career loss, which came at the hands of top contender Ilia Topuria by way of submission.
Bryce Mitchell steps in on short notice to fight Josh Emmett at UFC 296
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell is set to step in on short notice to face Josh Emmett at UFC 296. At UFC 296, Josh Emmett was set to go head to head with Giga Chikadze in a major featherweight showdown. Unfortunately, as a result of a torn groin, Chikadze will no longer be able to compete in Las Vegas.
Bryce Mitchell says he choked a deer to death while hunting in the woods: “Slid my left arm in and I proceeded to choke it to death”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
When Bryce Mitchell isn’t swinging leather inside the Octagon, he’s choking a deer to death it appears. Mitchell has made waves in the UFC, and it’s not solely because of his MMA skills. The top 10-ranked UFC featherweight also has quite the personality. Mitchell is proud to explore the outdoors and go hunting. This latest story in the adventures of Mitchell, however, is quite a doozy.
Dana White reacts to Bryce Mitchell bringing a bible into the cage at UFC Vegas 79: “There’s no muzzles here”
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White had no problem with Bryce Mitchell bringing a bible into the Octagon after UFC Vegas 79. Mitchell returned to the win column last weekend in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 79 as he beat Dan Ige by decision. Before the win, Mitchell brought the bible into the Octagon and yellow “freedom”. After the victory, he claimed Satan had taken over Earth, specifically pointing to the Hawaiian fires, and wanted to pray with Ige.
Pros react after Bryce Mitchell defeats Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 79
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event was co-headlined by a men’s featherweight contest between Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige. Mitchell (16-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Ilia Topuria in December of last year. That setback had marked ‘Thug Nasty’s’ first career loss, as he had previously gone undefeated over his previous fifteen fights.
UFC Vegas 79 Results: Bryce Mitchell defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 results, including the featherweight c0-main event between Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige. Mitchell (15-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Ilia Topuria in December of last year. That setback marked ‘Thug Nasty’s’ first career loss, as he had previously gone undefeated over his initial fifteen fights.
Bryce Mitchell claims his loss to Ilia Topuria "don't count" because he was sick: "Wasn’t even me in there"
Cole Shelton - September 21, 2023
Bryce Mitchell says he shouldn’t have fought Ilia Topuria as he was too sick. Mitchell suffered his first career defeat back in December as he lost by second-round submission to Topuria at UFC 282. It was a lopsided performance from Topuria and after the fight, Mitchell revealed he was sick and should have pulled out.
Bryce Mitchell declares himself the UFC's "cash cow" ahead of return fight against Dan Ige
Cole Shelton - September 20, 2023
Bryce Mitchell believes he’s the UFC’s cash cow and the biggest draw in the featherweight division. Mitchell is set to return to the Octagon in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 79 against Dan Ige. It’s his first fight since December when he lost to Ilia Topuria by second-round submission.
Bryce Mitchell worried his ex-girlfriend is "gonna try to kill me" after she destroyed his fruit trees while he was away
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2023
Bryce Mitchell is concerned that his ex-girlfriend is going to try and kill him. Mitchell took to his social media to reveal his ex-girlfriend went and destroyed the fruit trees he had planted while he was in Las Vegas cornering his teammate on the Contender Series.
Dana White announces main and co-main event for September 23 Fight Night card
Cole Shelton - July 27, 2023
UFC president Dana White has announced the main and co-main events for the September 23 Fight Night card. The September 23 Fight Night card is expected to take place at the UFC Apex and Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that the main event will see Rafael Fiziev take on Mateusz Gamrot at lightweight. The co-main event is a battle of ranked featherweights as Bryce Mitchell will throw down with Dan Ige.