Bryce Andrew Mitchell

Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell is an American UFC fighter with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known for his twister submissions and ground-focused MMA style.

Profile

The story

Mitchell built an undefeated record in regional American promotions before competing on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated in 2018 and subsequently signing with the UFC. He developed into a technically skilled ground fighter with a black belt in BJJ. His twister victory over Matt Sayles in 2019 was considered by multiple media outlets to be one of the most notable submissions of that year.

Alongside his MMA career, Mitchell embarked on a submission grappling career, appearing at EBI. Outside the cage, he is known as a farmer in Arkansas and as an outspoken public figure. His MMA coaches are Willie McGlothlin and Rolando Delgado of Barata MMA.

In the ring

Fighting style

Ground-focused submission fighter with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Mitchell combines a strong wrestling base, relentless pressure, and a preference for submissions, including his signature twister.

Results

Performance

UFC Performance of the Night for his twister against Matt Sayles; UFC Fight of the Night against Bobby Moffett; recognized by multiple media outlets for one of the most notable submissions of 2019; participant in The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated.

Over the years

Timeline

2012: starts training at Barata MMA.
2015–2017: builds an undefeated record in regional MMA promotions.
2018: competes on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated and signs with the UFC.
2019: defeats Matt Sayles via twister and receives a UFC bonus.
2022–2023: faces, among others, Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett.
2024: scores an MMA knockout victory over Kron Gracie.
2025: moves up to bantamweight and also begins a submission grappling journey.

Influence

Legacy

Within the UFC, Mitchell has built a recognizable reputation as a technically underrated, submission-focused ground fighter with a distinctive personality outside the cage. His twister and his combination of MMA, grappling, and a self-sufficient farming lifestyle make him a distinctive figure in the modern UFC.