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Musumeci Targeting UFC Flyweight Title After MMA Switch

Mikey Musumeci is preparing to leave elite grappling for mixed martial arts and has his sights set on the UFC flyweight championship. The 30-year-old jiu-jitsu specialist defeated Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11 last week and afterward disclosed his intention to make an MMA debut in the near future, per Sherdog.

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BJJ Champion Mikey Musumeci Eyes UFC Gold After Dominating Bryce Mitchell

Mikey Musumeci defeated UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell in a grappling match on September 24 The four-time BJJ world champion plans to make his MMA debut before

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 26

First UFC BJJ Champion Mikey Musumeci Announces MMA Debut After Beating Bryce Mitchell

UFC’s inaugural Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, Mikey Musumeci, just scored a victory over a ranked UFC contender. ‘Darth Rigatoni’ defeated Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision at UFC BJJ 11 in a non-title featherweight headliner on September 24.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 26

Bryce Mitchell explains turning down overseas fight offer from the UFC: ‘It is a war zone’

Bryce Mitchell is being selective about which opportunities he accepts. The UFC bantamweight contender returned to competitive action away from the Octagon on Thursday night, as he competed in UFC BJJ.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 25

BJJ star Mikey Musumeci confirms MMA debut for this year after beating Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11

Standout grappler Mikey Musumeci is making the switch from the mat to the cage – and was planning to do it this weekend. On Thursday night, Musumeci was held to a decision by UFC star Bryce Mitchell, ultimately defeating the Arkansas native on the scorecards.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 25

Musumeci Survives Slam To Beat Mitchell At UFC BJJ

Mikey Musumeci survived a massive slam from Bryce Mitchell to take a unanimous decision in the UFC BJJ 11 main event Thursday night in Las Vegas. The crossover match saw the UFC BJJ bantamweight champion dominate three rounds against the UFC featherweight, who spent most of the contest in survival mode.

Burnley News / BoxingNews.com / September 24

Musumeci Handicaps Himself Against Mitchell At UFC BJJ 11

UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci meets UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell on Thursday night at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas with self-imposed handicaps that turn the grappling match into what MMA Mania called a freakshow bout.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 24

Musumeci Trained With Shock Collar For Mitchell Fight

Mikey Musumeci strapped on a dog shock collar during training camp to prepare for Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11. The UFC BJJ bantamweight champion moves up to featherweight to face the UFC contender Thursday night in Las Vegas under a unique ruleset that bans leg locks and guard pulls.

Burnley News / MyMMANews.com / September 15

Bryce Mitchell vs. Mikey Musumeci headlines UFC BJJ 11

UFC BJJ returns with another exciting card with a can’t-miss main event, as reigning UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci takes on UFC standout Bryce Mitchell in a special featherweight show match.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Mikey Musumeci faces Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11 in September

UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci will move up to featherweight to take on Bryce Mitchell in the main event of UFC BJJ 11 on Sept. 24, the promotion announced Saturday.

Bryce Mitchell beats Santiago Luna by SUB in round 3 on 6 June 2026

Bryce Mitchell submitted Santiago Luna in the third round at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim, handing the previously unbeaten bantamweight his first professional loss.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Bryce Mitchell Breaks From UFC Hype Train With Brutal Take on White House Event

The UFC’s upcoming event at the White House has generated excitement across the MMA world. Fans and fighters alike are weighing in on the possibility of the promotion staging a card at one of the most recognizable locations in the United States.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / May 9

Dustin Poirier, Bryce Mitchell, and Others Allege Khamzat Chimaev Missed Weight

With only around 20 minutes left before the weigh-ins closed, Khamzat Chimaev stepped onto the scales as the last fighter to weigh in for his UFC 328 main event bout.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 7

'I’ll Go Back to Blue Collar Work': UFC Featherweight Star Bryce Mitchell Makes Stark Plea to UFC for Another Fight

Bryce Mitchell has never been one to sugarcoat his reality. After issuing a blunt statement about Dana White a while back, his latest comments may be the most raw yet.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 23

Ilia Topuria Wouldn’t Be Undefeated If the UFC Actually Listened to Joe Rogan, Claims Bryce Mitchell

“The rules are set up much more for strikers than for wrestlers,” Joe Rogan claimed about the UFC. Fair enough, if we take a look at how rounds reset positions, fighters always begin on their feet when a new round begins.

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19-year-old prospect submits UFC star Bryce Mitchell in under a minute in grappling bout

Bryce Mitchell’s latest appearance did not go according to plan. Just a couple of months after his last fight in the UFC, Mitchell returned to action looking to stay active in the sport.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 26, 2025

Bryce Mitchell decisions Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi

The UFC Abu Dhabi featured preliminary fight on Saturday pitted bantamweights Bryce Mitchell and Said Nurmagomedov against each other with both needing a win.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 16, 2025

‘I Got the Heck Out!’ – Bryce Mitchell Details Cultural Clash in Abu Dhabi

A locker room experience left Bryce Mitchell with a lesson before his pivotal bantamweight debut. The last time fans saw Bryce Mitchell inside the Octagon was at UFC 314, where he suffered a second-round submission loss to Jean Silva.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 4, 2025

UFC Fan Favorite Targets Return After Brutal Submission Loss

There’s nothing quite like a UFC comeback. Fighters returning from defeat often do so with renewed focus, altered strategies, and something to prove. A recent announcement signals that one of the promotion’s most divisive personalities is back—and this time, he’s cutting down a division in search of redemption.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 12, 2025

'Pathetic and Careless' UFC Star Under Scrutiny After Choking Fan to Sleep

After a high-profile UFC 314 victory over Bryce Mitchell, Jean Silva has gained attention from many UFC fans for his dominant performances and wild persona.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 13, 2025

Must-See UFC Finish: Jean Silva Puts Bryce Mitchell to Sleep with Rare Vicious Choke, Taunts Him After (Watch)

From bone-snapping armbars to suffocating rear-naked chokes, the art of the submission remains one of MMA's most terrifying spectacles. Fighters like Charles

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / April 12, 2025

UFC 314 predictions: Bryce Mitchell a live underdog, Paddy Pimblett's breakout performance

After a slew of tepid Fight Nights, the UFC returns with a blockbuster PPV featuring featherweight great Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 314 marks a new era in UFC featherweight history, as Ilia Topuria's vacant belt is up for grabs.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 10, 2025

Bryce Mitchell: 'God put together this fight'

Featherweight Bryce Mitchell (17-2) will enter his UFC 314 main card about against Jean Silva (15-2) coming off a knockout win over Kron Gracie in his last outing. UFC 314 will be the first time Mitchell, who used to be a fan favorite, will compete since making eyebrow raising remarks about Adolf Hitler.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 2, 2025

Bryce Mitchell goes off on the media: 'They're cowards'

UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell made International headlines for his recent remarks about Adolf Hitler. In an interview on the MMA Guru podcast, Mitchell bashed the media and said he's not afraid to talk about his 'German heritage.' "I have German heritage, and I'm not afraid to talk about my German heritage.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 24, 2025

UFC’s Bryce Mitchell cancels match vs. Israeli fighter, teases ‘big fight coming up'

Featherweight Bryce Mitchell is setting his UFC priorities straight. The controversial contender made headlines earlier this year when he said he believed Adolf Hitler was a 'good guy', adding that the Nazi leader responsible for the death of 6 millions Jews would be someone he'd go fishing with.