Bryce Mitchell on his scary knockout, daily life, big fights & more | ESPN MMA

Bryce Mitchell joined Brett Okamoto to discuss:
0:00 Working on the barn!
3:00 More on the scary KO
11:00 Usual game plan
15:00 Fight potential
18:00 Perception and what's coming
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[@sowhat8639]

Bryce handled the KO with nothing but class. he’ll be back. great perspective about what really matters in life.

[@rickrobinson8417]

@@user-vi9zm5ss4f Why would you put back in quotations LOL

[@ryanhogan1561]

I wish more people were as genuine as Bryce. Humility and honesty are the first two words I think when I think of this man. He might have some crazy beliefs but he isn’t fake and it’s a nice change of pace from most fighters these days.

[@hjk1400]

Which is why he will never be a champion!! He isn’t wild savage 😢😢

[@bannorludgate2202]

​@@hjk1400gsp and dj are some of the goats and are still very humble and kind

[@mikeyg1738]

I love this man and his positivity cook em to the bone!!

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

Bryce is absolutely right , after getting knocked out that bad you should be IMMEDIATELY escorted out of the arena.

[@leegrant5758]

Bryce Mitchell is an absolute legend. I'm from Scotland and we pride ourselves on being tough to the core and that man is 💯 percent legit. Love you Bryce, in the Lord and Jesus Christs name, Amen brother 👍🩵🩵🩵👍

[@Success1-xc4by]

Amen❤

[@Thomas-ke8mp]

As a fellow Scotsman & Glaswegian I approve this message brother

[@leegrant5758]

@@Thomas-ke8mp Us Scotsmen are solid to the core, never give up. All the best big yin fae Falkirk, not to far away bro 💯👍👍👍

[@toma3447]

Short notice fights are not a good idea at the highest level.

[@jacklitz6024]

Aljamain. Sterling was 29 years old when he was knocked out by Marlon Moraes, the same way, Bryce Mitchell was knocked out… Then Aljamain became the greatest bantam weight of all time Bryce Mitchell was also 29 when he got knocked out for the first time people saying this is the end of the road for Bryce Mitchell are completely mistaken

[@27k76]

Lmao what

[@user-vm9ih8ps5v]

Real fighter, not scared to fight! Looked how far he made it, keep on keeping on.

[@Unadapted]

God bless you and your family Mr. Mitchell. Thanks for the entertaining fights and the message. I'll say a prayer that you come back strong

[@TruthseekerEOD]

Bryce is the most down to earth person, love this guy.

[@FriendlyHomie]

When the earth is flat, you can't be more down to earth

[@rollin60z]

What does down to earth means???

[@D.ray2490]

People trying so hard for the pun

[@TruthseekerEOD]

@@rollin60z what does rolling 60s mean?

[@Blake01025]

Man, I admire this guy. Great interview!

[@GoodStuff1992]

Bryce may not know if the earth is round or flat, but he definitely knows that the shadowrealm is dark

[@russlogan181]

He knows its flat because it is

[@pedroferreira2062]

What an amazing Human Being, God Bless You Bryce Mitchell!

[@ProfessorUFC]

Gotta love Bryan 💪

[@adammiller8597]

Got knocked out "Hey help me get these singles up on this roof" lol

[@brandon779]

I love how humble and authentic he is. Can’t wait to see him fight again

[@Burt_Sampson]

Wow what a great interview. Seems like a grade a guy

[@CarlosRen1776]

Met the guy after the fight. New York New York hotel one of the restaurants. Coolest dude ever!!

[@jamesclancy7877]

Bryce is as real as it gets.

[@smeagol9119]

Real stupid

[@Bbknuckles]

As ignorant as it gets.

[@alpe6228]

He believe the earth is flat.

[@russlogan181]

​@@alpe6228it is

[@russlogan181]

​@@Bbknucklesanyone believes they live on a spinning water ball is ignorant

[@anasshahid224]

That was a nasty KO, glad to see Bryce Mitchell doing well. He’s a great dude, classy, humble. Wish him all the best.

[@phillipmoreno9140]

God Bless Mr Bryce.. lots of love bro...

[@deancurson1345]

Love bryce and didn't like seeing that ko, I sincerely hope he's doing OK and continue to follow and support this great human being , and wish him the very best in life.

[@Benjamin-mc1zb]

No one is making fun of you Bryce. Wish nothing but the best for you and the fam.

[@gerardbrennan4776]

Love This Guy

[@ElCyberWizard]

Hopefully this is the wake up call to work on his stand up

[@fenp77]

Bryce is a national treasure. Men like this built America.

[@hihihi1q23]

let's not get carried away lmao.

[@rickrobinson8417]

You obviously don't know American history lol. But Bryce is great.

[@camlong89]

Nah, he's right. Christian men built the country. Look deeper into who owned the slave ships. Hint* wasn't white people. There's a documentary called: In The Name Of Zion. I suggest everyone watch it and come to your own conclusions.

[@efain23]

Bryce is a stand up guy. Good for u Bryce. I'm glad u got paid. And thx for putting God first and Jesus too. U will succeed my friend.

[@ranthaman7579]

Was the victim of one of the most violent ko's ever. He gets up cant even walk straight and the only thing he is worried about is congratulating josh emmett. Thats all that needs to be said

[@bouchetouche]

Love this dude. I was devastated seeing him get KO'd like that, but I'm happy to see him bounce back.

[@jasiahperez9547]

You knows your a cool guy when espn interviews for getting knocked tf out .😂😂

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

I think they just did it so people know he's alive and can still speak coherently (at this point).

[@OoLiiMiiT3D]

@@Fightconnoisseur96all the people who thought he died know very little about fighting. The chance of dying from a single punch is so small, its like hitting the lottery. I never thought someone died after any KO, not even when Chandler kicked Tony, or Masvidal jumped into Askren. So many different brutal KO's from people going stiff, or going limp, or seizing up, and rarely ever somebody takes serious damage or dies. Every time someone gets KO'd bad I read these comments "I thought he died" and I dont get it. KOs are part of MMA. Not even Ngannou has ended someone yet, and that guy hit people with hammerfists after they were out cold.

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

​​@OoLiiMiiT3D it often takes decades for CTE to show up. So you're assessments of them being "fine" is incredibly misguided, sorry to say bud.

[@Gav_Noctem]

@@OoLiiMiiT3D many people die after getting punched one time

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

@@Gav_Noctem Yep. One of my best friends died from one big right hand. That was it. Nothing more. Nothing less. I guess he won the lottery. Not.

[@cargylesauce8340]

I love his appreciation of life, he really found god

[@bab3293]

Bryce needs to keep that Octagon and use it for his stand-up work. He should worry less about the chickens and more about his brain getting rattled.

[@rriverab45]

Seems like a great guy, God bless 🙏🏻

[@cesarm4040]

The neighbor kid that knocked him out is still there in his head. Incredible how that still lingers to this day, that's childhood trauma.

[@HazeH21]

Most Genuine athlete on the planet

[@keke1224keke]

The UFC is lucky to have this man! Real salt of the earth! Always will stand behind bryce mitchell! Even on a Tony F type run 😂

[@Vuk_Stajic]

This is the Bryce Mitchell I love. He talked so straight, he truly is himself genuinely. I hope he was not serious about not having a doctor assist in his recovery.

[@vitotntceo]

i like this guy 👌🏽👍🏽

[@TheNewpcgamer]

Brett asked the same question the whole interview.

[@FriendlyHomie]

I called it, his fans tried to call me a clown, but I knew Josh had that power, on short notice it was going to happen. Obviously I didn't think it would be so brutal.

[@i_b_winn2676]

i like this kids attitude what an inspiration

[@WorldCupPubs]

I love the honesty of dude this is great information from a real fighter

[@joeh7417]

Dude named his kid after Tucker Carlson and then the universe was like BAM! Knocked out!

[@ziggy814]

Bryce taking that moonshine down like a pro

[@KidKool]

As a fan since UFC 1, Bryce just might be my all-time fav. Pure class, honor and integrity. Very refreshing! Plus I like his views on life, the world and he's kool and funny.👍

[@keith-kessinger]

This dude is a Country Legend!

[@Monchadelic]

Y'all know I love Arkansas!

[@MrDirkish1]

Every time Bryce does an interview. I like him even more.

[@tradelikezach]

Bryce Mitchell, may God Bless you and your family. Brilliant testimony of how God can lead your life in an amazing direction.

[@ericl1555]

Turning an octagon into a chicken coop lmao what a character ❤️

[@PCTTmusic]

Agree with him or not. This is a guy who would never snake you. Never betray you. And care about how you feel as your friend.

[@SetAside777]

Interviewer acts like he's a nice guy and proceeds to ask negative questions.

[@JackTorrance333]

Cheers from the glorious state of Arkansas!!!🙏🏻

[@rosiedsilva8192]

I love this guy...him is blessed man.

[@jeffh2732]

I think the brutal KO was the best thing for his career. Bryce Mitchell is a Genuine and humble guy, who may hold some crazy beliefs, but he has a championship Mindset. If 2024 was the year for Sean Strickland after bad KO to Pierra, why not Mitchell 2025? He's marketable. I hope he dedicates himself to technique because he has all the intangibles imo. 145 needs bodies. 2 fights away possibly.

[@lowang7255]

8:52 Bryce always has such a great outlook on life this comment and his ig post literally can never be black pulled love the guy

[@Casteeyo...]

Tucker Mitchell 👶

[@a1d5]

love how he's talking about the future of his kid

[@DanaWhiteOfficial]

Bryce is just a tougher Ryan Hall with a smarter MMA gameplan. He has absolutely no business being in a cage with top 10 UFC Featherweights. It honestly amazed me that he beat Barboza and Ige

[@tenacminotauro9541]

Brett is so cold to talk to.

[@marcgrmn]

he should fight giga chikadze next

[@JColeJ97]

Love u Bryce I will stand beside you til the end pal. I would recommend you join an actual established mma gym if you’re going to continue to try and get the title. U gotta be ready for these guys at the top of the game

[@zeroman155]

I'm still a fan. Glad you're okay Bryce. Congratulations on your marriage and son(Tucker). ✝️🙏🕊️

[@juanrodas4856]

what a living legend!!!!!! VIVA ARKANSASSSSSSS BRETHER!!! MUCH LOVE FOR U BRYCE!!!!

[@callenMMA]

Bryce Mitchell on top

[@sy12]

What would be better for Tucker is if his father had all his mental state when he’s older. He blamed being sick vs illia and now this being a short notice. Most important issue is that his standup striking and defense needs a lot of work.

[@user-vm9ih8ps5v]

Then he wouldn’t be a great grappler, what fighter dominates both? Not enough time.

[@Plague_Runner_]

I love bryce so much! Hes my favorite fighter

[@JumaBowi]

Iikeable dude, hopefully he bounces back💯

[@philstar905]

his amazing.

[@realmma1]

I love this guy!!

[@delatroy]

Respect

[@JoeSmith-ru9xu]

Only people who are ruled by fear and have no faith will look at that KO as a loss. Most of modern society does not understand the true lesson in the beauty of struggle, fighting and failure. Winning by Warrior code doesn't always mean a win from the outside perspective. This man has gained everything including true life long fans. God bless you and your family Bryce

[@matlock8150]

lmao what? It's a loss mate and getting knocked out cold and having a mild seizure is not a good thing.

[@JoeSmith-ru9xu]

@@matlock8150 All good if you don't get it brotha, most won't. The victory is in the journey of the Warrior. Have you not ever been KO'd? If you haven't, then you must not have been in enough scraps. Everyone, (minus a few like Mayweather) who plays the game has been KO'd. Much to learn from these "losses"

[@duramaxdad]

@@matlock8150Who gets to decide what is a loss? A win? A learning moment? Who decides if an event is bad or good? Think.

[@paujman]

That’s why it’s so important to hit and not get hit. Especially with the weight cutting. Bryce had a chance if his shot landed first. The convulsions are just a “short circuit “ if you will.

[@richardcrawford1859]

He needs to severely work on his stand up if he’s to mix it with the likes of josh emmet. Needs to get some training outside of Arkansas.

[@Jameslfgsmith]

Bryce needs to train with a super gym.. Arkansas isn’t the place to produce a world champion

[@204jjb]

Bryce is amazing after all that, he still holds his head high

[@GDAWG.]

An octagon in the chicken coup! 😂 only bryce mitchell!

[@LifesBitzOfGold]

You didn't set up the right hand. First mistake, second, he was thrown. The right hand for his head was way off-center. That means he was off balance

[@smeagol9119]

Hes happy guys. Remember that. 😂😂 Happy to transcend time and space

[@saksham_1002]

Rare good brett interview

[@gregoryariel2431]

I like Bryce and i get he wants to make $, but what about your legacy as a fighter bruh

[@syedfawaz8090]

Bryce felt the rotation of the earth after that knockout

[@Heels_up_Harris]

Polar shift

[@autistonaut]

Density increased dramatically

[@russlogan181]

There is no rotating spinning no movement whatsoever

[@minteherms6784]

Actually he did put pressure from the beginning! So he didn't fight that different than he usely does. He got caught and that's it, no shame in that!!! 👍💪👊

[@mwanderer1]

What a man. He's our idol not idle.

[@nickcallcutt8253]

Short notice fights arnt worth it unless there’s a massive reward

[@zenjamin6262]

I cant stand when a split second mistake all the sudden you get Brett ripping off the wound Bryce is one of the most fun guys to watch fight simply got caught

[@sith-o-mac]

I'M MAX BETTING BRYCE NEXT FIGHT

[@yuvisingh6947]

Bryce is super talented and in my opinion is gonna be dangerous in the future he just needs to make his striking a bit more technical whilst keeping his creativity, put on a tat bit of muscle so he isn’t so small in his weight class and take fighting a lil more serious. But this guy is different can def be champ in the future if not for sure a solid contender

[@rooibosvanille862]

i dont get why this guy is getting some hate. his view on the world is in some points kinda crazy but he is still a grat human. thats what counts. if he blieves the world is flat. so what, i dont understand it but thats his business

[@robbyrobinson4500]

Dude needs to get away from his coaches for about a 6 month striking camp with a legit striking MMA coach. I've seen video of him hitting pads at his house with what may be an amazing guy, but he was not a striking coach at all

[@fremzrupert8743]

Maybe, but I saw that guy training Bryce in another video for Edson and it looked super legit but people fall off I guess idk.

[@robbyrobinson4500]

@@fremzrupert8743 I may be overthinking it. Could have just been something for the cameras. IRegardless, I like Bryce but his striking is not on other guys level. I don't think he will ever be a higher ranking fighter. I'm not hating on him, UFC needs guys at his level who actually have a following like he does.

[@kevinkelley1205]

Didn’t he take the fight on 2 week notice? He shouldn’t do that again

[@danielgonzalez-yp7hi]

If Bryce gets knocked out again ( 🤞hope not ) his body will do the same thing, quicker & harder , take 1 year off bro to heal & get stronger, maybe call Paula Costa for some secret juice 😉 🧃

[@scottswift8153]

Bryce really needs to go to a better gym like aka for a year. Also needs to really work on strength and conditioning. Shouldn't be bordering on skinny fat at 145.

[@PNW_STEFF]

He should fight the hardest hitting 45er

[@simondalton8295]

Who the fook is that guy?

[@natemarx4999]

Josh made Bryce feel the Holy Spirit with one punch.

[@SaintPhinehas]

Don’t take God’s name in vain

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

@@SaintPhinehas *Word.*

[@JackTorrance333]

Blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. The only unforgivable sin. Repent quickly.

[@richardcrawford1859]

@@SaintPhinehasJesus… would you shut up

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Lets see you trash talk islam or judaism, coward

[@andersonpawn100]

Class act.

[@LifesBitzOfGold]

Take your time brother.... When you do start spawing again try the v r Sparring, they have that the n f l uses for their teams or do some light Touch sparring, but obviously has to be with someone who's a high level of striker Are somebody wet some experience God bless be safe

[@lloydchristmas6611]

Bryce went full flat earth in his last fight. Never go full flat earth 🌍

[@clintwiesen4761]

Lmaoo never go full retard

[@carlossoliman2843]

Your mom got hit by your dad

[@goodsolonius7305]

Idk how someone can be so smart in some areas yet so dumb in others. (If you see this plz buy a cheap telescope Bryce and see for yourself whether the moon or Jupiter or anything else looks spherical to you lol)

[@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746]

⁠@@goodsolonius7305if only we could see the thumbs down. 😂

[@teleskopossomnium]

@@goodsolonius7305they’re lights. do you assume your floor is a ball because the light bulb is round?

[@alfredeneuman4947]

love

[@What_da_again]

Brett Okomoto is a terrible interviewer. Brett answering his own questions while asking his questions, and not listening to the guest. Asking the same questions, just in a slightly different way. Get a new job Brett, or do better. You can tell Bryce is too nice to just walk out. The man has the patience of a Saint.

[@tekken8noob]

is right lad

[@khawariqbal2659]

He looks like Stipe Miocic's oldest son