Bryce Mitchell: I was building a barn when I got the call for UFC 296 | ESPN MMA

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Bryce Mitchell chats with ESPN MMA’s Marc Raimondi about what he was doing when he got the call to fight Josh Emmett at UFC 296 on short notice, his approach to the bout and what winning would mean for his career.
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[@healthwithmarcus]

Man I forgot this dude was fighting. Wow. What a card.

[@Shiny101]

Probably the best card I've seen

[@adammiller8597]

It's stacked bro

[@lowlowseesee]

Same. And I even had already watched his Bisping interview lol

[@brianmitchell22]

Crazy that Bryce Mitchell and Cody Garbrant are both on the prelims. Just shows how incredible the main card is.

[@adammiller8597]

@@brianmitchell22 are you guys brothers lol

[@brandon413]

Love Bryce man what a genuine guy, rooting for him

[@billysummers1616]

He has an IQ of 47

[@gshoots4357]

You think a guy who thinks the Earth is flat and doesn't think gravity is real genuine? riggghhhhhttt

[@martofovic]

He might be genuine, but dumb af :D @@gshoots4357

[@ben5154]

@@gshoots4357 having stupid/wrong beliefs doesn't mean you can't be genuine.

[@gshoots4357]

@@ben5154 Huge difference in said wrong/stupid beliefs when your preaching them to young impressionable men.

[@frankiecal3186]

This is gonna be a BARN burner. 🔥

[@ernienieves3229]

I see u

[@geoff3103]

lol

[@frankiecal3186]

@@ernienieves3229 Bryce Mitchell will win BARN none.

[@markwrenn5965]

Yessir, the hay is in the BARN, baby

[@shaunmurphy260]

They just raised the bar-n adding Mitchell to the card

[@jayl0151]

Josh Emmett is a serious fighter good endurance strong hands and huge heart. Wishing you the best against your opponent.

[@bub6010]

He’s a punching bag

[@saulhernnadez9203]

@@bub6010fr bro is washed

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

@@saulhernnadez9203fr bro would shatter your face with ease

[@hi-ic2nb]

​@@bub6010true. Couple years ago he was aight but now seems like he declined a bunch in speed and skill wise

[@yendevus1747]

Still smoked Kattar

[@Tormentality]

hahaha he's a natural cartoon character and he doesn't even know it! I'm always pullin for this guy.

[@cassanateli]

He looked at Boomhauer and thought "that could be me one day"

[@jamesmaguire9518]

He use to annoy me but hes a genuinely good dude. Also a pretty badass fighter. Respect to him for taking the short notice fight

[@lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788]

@@Sergio-dh5qhI mean it seems pretty valid he took way more damage vs Ige and looked pretty weak vs Topuria

[@meateaterscringe9863]

He used to entertain me (kind of still does), but he is a douchebag.

[@RedceLL1978]

He's a brainless tool. Y'all always love these goofy country doofuses

[@Kidflowgzzz]

Ilia's son better be humble

[@Lord_of_the_Pies]

@@Sergio-dh5qh does bryce mitfchell really strike you as a man who makes excuses?

[@yhyhyh47]

bryce always shows crazy heart when he fights

[@yhyhyh47]

he was sick allow it@@Sergio-dh5qh

[@mannyblackstar]

At his barn ​@@Sergio-dh5qh

[@yendevus1747]

Yeah like when he tapped last time

[@oggyoggy1299]

And just plain crazy the rest of the time.

[@armandocool97]

Topuria exposed him for lack of heart.

[@Noah_Samz]

Marc tryna talk bout the fight and Bryce is like.....WOOD

[@JeffersonHumber]

Bryce is a top fella, wishing him the best this weekend

[@baccaratnatural]

I see Bryce, I click and hit like.

[@ezradaiquiri11311]

Same 👍👊

[@psychopathichomosapien]

i don't always agree with whatever bryce said or believe, but i feel his passion to a simple farming life, gonna rooting for him this time

[@cloudvsSephirof]

His comments on oak vs cedar were pretty tame

[@yendevus1747]

Government is trying to kill us bruthers

[@tannermcguire7713]

I love the guy

[@eldergoob6086]

“Paid more to train less” smart and grateful. He’ll be fine.

[@mattbabers]

How to build a barn with Bryce Mitchell LETS GO

[@Elchicano1875]

This interviewer was great 😂

[@MartialLiam]

This guy is a legend

[@jonassteinberg3779]

Bryce seems like he understands the danger. Emmett's cold af.

[@RollForever88]

Will not be an easy task, you nailed it. I’ll be rooting for Bryce though

[@Guru-ue2yp]

I love Bryce Mitchell.. Sean Strickland are both my favorite personalities

[@RelentlessPedigree]

Do you think the earth is flat? Lmfao

[@simpleyboy0831]

You know the card is stacked when they got ranked fights on the early prelims and prelims, and they got Cody garbrandt not even as the featured prelim. From start to finish it’s all bangers

[@PCTTmusic]

I think Bryce’s fight with Ilia Topuria will age well, given how Bryce was sick the weeks before and ilia is a superstar (just wait regardless of volkanavski outcome) Let’s see what he can do against the second hardest guy he’s ever fought.

[@mannyblackstar]

Dude's striking sucks. He trains in an average gym. No hope for him.

[@Lord_of_the_Pies]

Ilia is that good! Kudos to bryce but i think Ilia smokes volk too

[@C_H_97]

I honestly beliefe Ilia will finish Volk, Ilia is such a precise, hard hitting, combo striker using all the weapons he has. SO clean and technical. Very VERY dangerous man. He is future champ for sure.

[@colinloney5453]

My man LOVES oak 🪵

[@danielstaystrong]

Lol.

[@roberttitchener1821]

No he loves cedarwood

[@user-wq6tt8qr3c]

Love this dude big fight on the weekend and he's chatting about the best type of wood 😂 love from UK

[@WeRideAtDawn01]

I love people like this man 😂😂😂 so genuine and unintentionally funny

[@TheGillGang]

Love this guy.. can’t wait for this card!!

[@wheelmanstan]

Bryce is working on, from what I understand, building his own home (pole barn style house) and working on rent houses to secure his future when this fight game ends..because he's not stupid. He reminds me a lot of Cowboy. The UFC is lucky to have him.

[@gshoots4357]

he's not stupid? he thinks the earth is 5000 years old, flat and believes gravity is not real, that is next level kind of stupid.

[@sukka4pain]

@@gshoots4357you can believe in stupid things for reasons unrelated to your intelligence

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@gshoots4357 And he believes in the magical sky wizard and satellites are suspended from balloons.

[@wheelmanstan]

exactly @@sukka4pain

[@scaven09]

Most people in Arkansas are just like him.

[@yiannisfaitakis]

Bryce is the type of guy to get on a UFC presser to talk about how to make a barn.

[@PeanutButterCoffeeBread]

THAT'S a good reporter

[@rhystylerhc]

Bryce is awesome! "Up 20ft on a ladder using powertools, I was feeling pretty confident" Classic

[@NotSoEntertaining]

Props to the interviewer friendly humble banter while not taking too much mic time. Two thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jeepz669]

When Tony retires, we'll have Bryce here to take the torch!

[@xo_dom_xo4115]

🔥

[@charleschi843]

Bryce is one of the most captivating fighters in the UFC. Keep supporting this guy!

[@btrdaysahead]

UFC needs to lock-in the Lowes partnership

[@montanathreehunna]

We all want to see Bryce get a title shot! The people's champ!

[@ethanmullen3564]

I love this guy...... just a normal down to earth person 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Alfredotinajero4186]

Respect to him for wanting true peace. I also want my own farm! 🥂🗿

[@tylerselinger7600]

🗿

[@LamineSaibi06]

I really like this guy he’s authentic

[@lsvbetmachineRU]

Such a genuine person

[@Monkey_11]

He’s the bomb. Just a good ole boy.

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Tough fight for Bryce. Emmet is a killer.* Bryce needs to grind takedowns, make Emmet work, make his arms work and drain him down until he can either finish with a submission or beat him down to a decision.

[@hashema1525]

That was the funniest interview 😂

[@freddyrios819]

That was a good interview ❤

[@MMA_MINDS]

Best card in so long imo.

[@sHorrorfan]

Thug nasty the man. god bless this man and his unborn child and family!!

[@yendevus1747]

Garbage nickname

[@KellysHeroes777]

He's so much happier talking about wood rather than the fight, I love that. He's like a simpler Ron Swanson

[@grandmasterchooda9385]

How can you not like this man, dude is a stand up guy . He may have some wild thoughts but he’s still cool in my book

[@Seagulligus]

Bryce is right about oak. Very strong hardwood. Tasmanian oak, Accacia and mountain Ash make great Australian hardwoods... Im disappointed the reporter didn't talk more shop with him about barn making.

[@Philsfaninnc]

I have always like Bryce, how could you not. The problem once he gets up here to the upper echelon of the division is that he isn't all in. He is a mixed martial artist but fighting isn't his life. It takes a lot of commitment to be at the top. Mitchell isn't there. He fights to make a living, doesn't live to fight. So enjoy him as he is a breath of fresh air. But don't expect him to beat anyone near the top. I will be rooting for him though.

[@ebhainom1]

Bryce Mitchell never heard of him until now. Love how excited he was about wood. Real guy. Shouting for him haha

[@handsolo1546]

Rooting for you on this one Bryce! Godspeed

[@dankfinch]

I'm really looking forward to not having to hear Bryce preach in the octagon. Josh Emmett, you are my only hope! ** Thank God! Bryce, all I can say is next time pray harder 🙏

[@god4346]

Bryce is dead 😳💯

[@NoahCanFB]

Bro was with John Marston and Uncle. Hopefully he didn't get lumbago.

[@damonkize]

ayyyy

[@yendevus1747]

He started rapping and they kicked him out

[@dion8962]

One of my favorite fighters.. lets go Thug Nasty.. love you bro!

[@timothymuncey9299]

Try Hickory Bryce. Oak ain't harder

[@lowlowseesee]

He believes in a god, the devil and a flat earth. Do you really think wood is gonna settle? Lolol

[@kuya5k]

never thought i'd watch a UFC interview and get a lesson on woods. bryce mitchell is just that guy

[@drako7914]

Yes bro❤

[@FredBerger11.11]

Bryce a great example of a southern gentleman with a high fight IQ. 👍🏼 God Bless my brother Brice Mitchell

[@EyeXombie]

no

[@oggyoggy1299]

His regular IQ is in the gutter.

[@NovaScotiaOutdoorAdventures]

Hand in shoulder “cedar” hahaha “oak is amazing” hahaha love this dude

[@Guanjyn]

Love this guy.

[@themondoshow]

I wanted to hear more about wood

[@mackieb6989]

Awesome can’t wait to see you fight 👍

[@user-gu5yc6ev1x]

David Goggins in the corner of Tony Ferguson Theo Von in the corner of Bryce Mitchell 2 things we need to see, 1 I heard is happening lol

being a carpenter/joiner hearing talk kinda correct things is nice

[@kylelloyd8913]

I love this man.

[@ajones68]

What about poplar and pine though. Oak and cedar are good options but I'd like to know what other routes i could go for my pole barn.

[@ponternal]

FREEDOOOOMMMM

[@brandonmagee9677]

How can you not love this amazin guy!

[@Jax_904]

Mark we want to hear more about wood .

[@carrion_man3700]

Man trying to talk about fighting and a conversation about wood breaks out. I love these fighters.

[@04mdsimps]

The interviewers attempts to escape the wood conversation and transition to fighting was hilarious

[@SirGiannYT]

Amma watch this guy fight💪

[@dakkyboy10]

Bryceeeeeeee!!!!!

[@Full.Contact.Sports]

Why is he interrupting Bryce so much when he’s trying to talk about wood

[@TheNatestEver]

Love this kid

[@all_your_baser_belong_to_us]

This dude is the bomb. Many hopes for a win!

[@liuyuMPH]

Although I contradict him in believing the earth is flat, I like this dude in terms of the way he talks and fights. No BS.

[@czourides]

The Earth is verifiably not a sphere nearly 25,000 miles in circumference. And every attempt trying to prove apparent curvature or rotation has failed.

[@Blade_98]

Do some research read your Bible , pretty easy to see

[@yendevus1747]

Average Bryce Inbrdtchell fan ^^

[@Blade_98]

@@yendevus1747 average braindead brainwashed 2023 beta

[@fabbes4808]

Love Bryce Mitchell 😂🙂

[@michaelmcginn4240]

Love this dude

[@fabricationnation8052]

This kid needs to be in the median more....I sure do love this kid!!

[@madsgttrup2055]

LEGEND!!!

[@RobbiCasey]

this guy is a beautiful soul

[@mattherr4683]

Love Bryce respect his game

[@Alex.8081]

At the beginning I almost forgot this was an MMA interview! LOL

[@davidkim2016]

dude is just wholesome lol

[@wildbillcody9052]

Bryce is talented and skilled I’m a fellow Arkansan and like him but in his past few fights I’ve definitely seen a big flaw and it’s his cardio….

[@GOREDO5]

Man this card is stacked even the prelims are stacked

[@mattdoliver1984]

Bryce is such a good dude

[@jimsteele7108]

Humble fellow. I’d like to see him fight again.

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

I just love this guy. He’s my son’s favorite fighter ❤

[@eazyridin7283]

Cool interview! I’m glad Bryce is finally getting the credit he deserves, kinda sucks he’s on prelims but I understand ( viewers, so that might be helpful)

[@pureEron1994]

My favorite MMA personality, hands down

[@Rya_N33]

Let’s go Bryce

[@Jordangod888]

Awesome guy

[@robbyclark2863]

Sucha nice guy

[@brennenspice6098]

Wholesome Bryce

[@baloonfart8082]

GET IT BRYCE! I can't wait to see this fight.

[@Bugin1967]

Both fighters are great but I’m pulling for Bryce

[@legitwhitebelt8353]

I learned some wood information and thats great. Go Bryce!

[@shaun6357]

Awesome guy.

[@brandonmontoya9836]

Respect

[@jimmijames6294]

Love thug Nasty

[@matt9546]

Let’s get this one, Thug Nasty