Watch: Emmett hits brutal KO on Mitchell during UFC 296

Josh Emmett (red gloves) fights Bryce Mitchell (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Josh Emmett hits brutal KO on Bryce Mitchell during UFC 296

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Dec 16, 2023 11:33 PM ET

Bryce Mitchell was on the wrong end of one of the most brutal knockouts the UFC has seen in years. The knockout was so rough that Mitchell showed concerning signs regarding his health after being decked.

Mitchell was knocked out by a stiff right hand to the face from Josh Emmett 1:57 into their fight at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Mitchell never saw the punch coming.

This is top 5 most brutal knockouts I’ve ever seen , I hope Bryce Mitchell is okay, praying for you brother pic.twitter.com/BlLoENUyEA

— Aqua (@AquaFighting) December 17, 2023

Mitchell immediately hit the mat and his arms stiffened in front of him. Not long thereafter, he was shown convulsing.

Bryce Mitchell's convulsions actually looked scary pic.twitter.com/R9LTz7Or1b

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 17, 2023

Despite his reaction in the octagon, Mitchell was able to get up and walked to the changing room.

Bryce Mitchell was unsurprisingly out of it as his team helped him to the back following a vicious KO from Josh Emmett at #UFC296. pic.twitter.com/qkArsDXadf

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 17, 2023

The loss was Mitchell’s second in his last three fights and first by KO. He is 16-2. Emmett is now 19-4.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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