Bryce Mitchell Biography – American MMA Fighter

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Bryce Mitchell Bio

Bryce Mitchell is a UFC fighter who competes in the Featherweight division. Photo Source: Bryce Mitchell's Instagram.

Last updated on March 26th, 2022 at 06:20 pm

Bryce Mitchell is one of the rising stars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He competes in the Featherweight division in the brand. Moreover, he has a Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

The sportsman gained much attention during his MMA fighting days. His remarkable fighting ability landed him a deal with UFC in 2018. Furthermore, he has fought against many legendary UFC fighters and gained many victories.

So, let’s learn more about Bryce’s net worth, UFC career, family, etc., in this biography.

Bryce Mitchell Had An Unconventional MMA Start

The UFC fighter was born Bryce Andrew Mitchell on October 4, 1994, in Cabot, Arkansas, USA. He goes by the nickname Thug Nasty in UFC.

The athlete first began with boxing sessions with neighbors in the backyard and front yard. He made sure his parents weren’t at home during that time. Soon, he became more serious about fighting and decided to compete in an MMA fight.

However, Bryce Mitchell’s mom disagreed on signing a permission slip for him. The mother-son duo got into an argument, and she signed the paper angrily. Still, Bryce’s mama didn’t come to his matches.

Bryce Mitchell Family
Bryce Mitchell’s mom initially didn’t allow him to compete in MMA Fight. Photo Source: Bryce Mitchell’s Instagram.

On the other hand, Bryce Mitchell’s dad loves watching him perform. He never misses out on any of Bryce’s competitions.

The teen played basketball and wrestling at Cabot High School. Afterward, he enrolled at Harding University to get his Economics degree. However, he hasn’t revealed whether he has graduated or not.

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Bryce Mitchell Net Worth And Career

Mitchell began his MMA career at seventeen. He scored an undefeated streak of 14-0-0 MMA record and was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. After this, he signed a contract with UFC.

So, Bryce Mitchell’s net worth is heavily influenced by his MMA career. His earnings benefit from his prize money, contracts, endorsements, etc.

The mixed martial artist’s first match was against Tyler Diamond on July 6, 2018. He won by majority decision. Moreover, Mitchell’s most renowned win was against Matt Sayles at UFC on ESPN: Overeem Vs. Rozenstruik. His twister submission victory earned him a $50K bonus and many sites’ 2019 Submission of the Year honors.

Some of his UFC stats are listed below:

Event Opponent Round Time Method
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis Bobby Moffett 3 05:00 Decision
UFC 249 Charles Rosa 3 05:00 Unanimous Decision
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva Andre Fili 3 05:00 Decision

Bryce’s total career earnings are $152K as per Tapology. Aside from that, his income comes from his sponsors Realtree, Jocko Fuel, ORIGIN, RUJO Boots, BetOnline.ag, etc. In addition, he has released a signature Thug Nasty t-shirt available at $29.95.

Thus, Bryce Mitchell’s net worth must be a substantial sum from his MMA profession. Another person who has made headlines in UFC is former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos.

Is Bryce Mitchell Dating Anyone?

Well, the UFC fighter has remained tight-lipped regarding his private affairs. He hardly mentions anything about his relationships. Still, he seems to be a taken man, going through his Instagram posts.

Bryce Mitchell’s speculated partner, Kish Jones, is a tattoo artist and the owner of the American Dream Tattoo. She often posts pictures of her tattoo designs and sketches on social media.

The sportsperson once uploaded a video with his supposed girlfriend and two boys on Instagram. He has also often shared snaps of hunting trips with the two lads. Moreover, Mitchell writes family in his captions. So, those kids might be his sons or step-children.

 

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However, Mitchell hasn’t confirmed any dating speculations. Hopefully, we will learn more about his relationships in the upcoming days.