UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell suffered a massive KO loss at UFC 296. He turned to social media to thank his opponent Josh Emmett. He also thanked UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and UFC CEO Dana White for their behavior after the fight.
Mitchell recognized the fragile circumstance he found himself in a video posted on his X account after being knocked unconscious by a right hand from Josh Emmett. He slumped quickly, alarming both fans and authorities. Bryce Mitchell, on the other hand, praised Emmett’s sportsmanship and prudence in not retaliating with further strikes. This is what he said:
I want to let you all know that I am so happy with Josh Emmett. Right after he knocked me out, he could have followed up with hammer fists, and it probably would have killed me. He didn’t even follow up with anything.Bryce Mitchell via X
The UFC featherweight also thanked veteran commentator Joe Rogan and Dana White for expressing worry over Mitchell’s well-being during the broadcast. Mitchell’s fast recovery and ability to walk out of the cage prompted questions, forcing Rogan to call the scenario into doubt. Mitchell, on the other hand, told everyone that he was OK and thanked Rogan for his attention.
Also thank u @danawhite and @joerogan for makin sure I was taken care of. I’m grateful for yall.Bryce Mitchell via X
Mitchell is expected to face a medical suspension of at least 60 days. Despite the defeat, his positive mindset and admiration for his opponent and everyone involved in the fight highlight his collected personality.
Josh Emmett talks about his highlight KO of Bryce Mitchell
Josh Emmett spoke out about his knockout victory against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296 after the fight. He shed light on his experience and the decisions he took in the aftermath of the knockout.
Emmett, famed for his powerful striking, won with a right hand that knocked Mitchell unconscious on the mat. Emmett commented on the decisions he made regarding the follow-up strikes in a post-fight interview. Despite the adrenaline rush of the game, Josh Emmett exhibited excellent sportsmanship by declining to engage his downed opponent anymore.
I’d done this several times. I know they’re out. I saw Bryce go face down, I knew he was out. I had a little celebration, but I was not going to hit him because it was unnecessary. I know a lot of fighters say you need to keep hitting them until the ref pulls you off, but I feel like when you hit them as hard as I do, there’s no need for it.Josh Emmett via MMA Fighting
Josh Emmett says it was "hard to celebrate" after brutally knocking out Bryce Mitchell at #UFC296
“Wish him nothing but the best. I know he has a baby on the way, he’s building a house. We're all trying to achieve the same thing." pic.twitter.com/DNOpo2XzKB
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) December 17, 2023Emmett’s insights into his thought process offer a window into the decisions fighters make even in the heat of battle. This shows the complicated dynamics of sportsmanship and competitiveness in the realm of MMA.
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