UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell takes a break from contact training for six months after a brutal knockout at UFC 296. Mitchell plans to focus on healing and building a new house before returning to the Octagon in late 2024.
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| UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell recently suffered a devastating knockout at UFC 296, which has prompted him to take a break from contact training for the next six months. Mitchell faced Josh Emmett in a first-round bout that ended with a brutal right hand from Emmett. The knockout went viral due to its severity, with Mitchell’s body going into convulsions immediately after hitting the canvas. Mitchell has decided to give his body time to heal and will not be fighting until late 2024. Mitchell, who fights out of Arkansas, accepted the fight against Emmett on short notice after Emmett’s original opponent, Giga Chikadze, was forced out with an injury. Despite the knockout loss, Mitchell has no regrets and would take the fight again for the right compensation. Mitchell assured that he has not experienced any lingering health issues from the knockout and even joked about his body going into convulsions, stating that it’s something he does in his sleep anyway. He mentioned that the worst part of the experience was worrying his loved ones, as they believed he was seriously injured or worse. Despite the setback, Mitchell remains optimistic and grateful for the support he has received. He looks forward to returning to the Octagon stronger and better prepared for his next fight. |
UFC Featherweight Bryce Mitchell Takes a Break
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell recently suffered a devastating knockout at UFC 296, which has prompted him to take a break from contact training for the next six months. Mitchell faced Josh Emmett in a first-round bout that ended with a brutal right hand from Emmett. The knockout went viral due to its severity, with Mitchell’s body going into convulsions immediately after hitting the canvas. Mitchell has decided to give his body time to heal and will not be fighting until late 2024.
Mitchell, who fights out of Arkansas, accepted the fight against Emmett on short notice after Emmett’s original opponent, Giga Chikadze, was forced out with an injury. Despite the knockout loss, Mitchell has no regrets and would take the fight again for the right compensation.
In an interview with ESPN, Mitchell revealed that he will be on his own concussion protocol, which includes avoiding sparring for the next six months. He plans to focus on building a new house and preparing for the arrival of his first child before diving back into training. Mitchell expressed gratitude towards Emmett for not throwing any follow-up punches, acknowledging that they could have been fatal.
Mitchell assured that he has not experienced any lingering health issues from the knockout and even joked about his body going into convulsions, stating that it’s something he does in his sleep anyway. He mentioned that the worst part of the experience was worrying his loved ones, as they believed he was seriously injured or worse.
Despite the setback, Mitchell remains optimistic and grateful for the support he has received. He looks forward to returning to the Octagon stronger and better prepared for his next fight.
