Bryce Mitchell

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Bryce Mitchell

Weight Class
Featherweight
Age
31
Competitions
UFC
Nationality
usa United States

Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell

is an American UFC Bantamweight fighter from Arkansas, known for his elite grappling and one of the most unusual submissions in the history of the promotion. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Mitchell is only the second fighter in UFC history to win by twister submission, a finish that earned him the 2019 Submission of the Year award. Currently riding a two fight winning streak since moving to bantamweight, Mitchell continues to be one of the most dangerous ground fighters in his division. He is managed by First Round Management.

  • Defeated Santiago Luna via arm triangle submission in the third round, his second consecutive win at bantamweight.
    June 6, 2026 — UFC Fight Night
  • Made his move to bantamweight, defeating Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision.
    July 26, 2025 — UFC on ABC
  • Defeated Kron Gracie via third round knockout.
    December 7, 2024 — UFC 310
  • Defeated Matt Sayles via twister submission in the first round, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to win by this technique. The performance earned a Performance of the Night award and was later named Submission of the Year.
    December 7, 2019 — UFC on ESPN

Frequently Asked Questions

Bryce Mitchell is managed by First Round Management, a full service sports management company representing elite UFC and combat sports athletes worldwide. For booking, appearance and commercial enquiries, contact First Round Management at info@firstroundmanagement.com.
All booking, appearance and commercial enquiries for Bryce Mitchell are handled exclusively through First Round Management. You can reach the team at info@firstroundmanagement.com or via the contact page at 1str.com/contact-us.
Bryce Mitchell holds a professional MMA record of 19 wins and 4 losses, with a UFC record built largely on his elite grappling and submission skills.
Bryce Mitchell currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the UFC, having moved down from featherweight in 2025.
Bryce Mitchell is known as "Thug Nasty," a nickname tied to his aggressive grappling style and Arkansas roots.
Bryce Mitchell is only the second fighter in UFC history to win by twister submission, a finish against Matt Sayles in 2019 that was named Submission of the Year by multiple major MMA outlets.
Bryce Mitchell was born in Texarkana, Arkansas and was raised in Cabot, Arkansas. He currently trains and resides in Searcy, Arkansas.
Bryce Mitchell holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and is widely regarded as one of the most technically dangerous ground fighters in the UFC bantamweight division.

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