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Bryce Mitchell to Make Bantamweight Debut Against Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi

Bryce Mitchell will make his bantamweight debut against Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26. Mitchell, previously ranked No. 13 in the UFC featherweight division, enters this fight following a period of both competitive success and significant controversy.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov Announced

ud83dudea8 BREAKING: Bryce Mitchell will make his bantamweight debut against Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26. pic.twitter.com/ko3axDHbkB

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 4, 2025

Inside the octagon, Mitchell’s recent record has been mixed. He suffered a knockout loss to Josh Emmett in December 2023 but rebounded with a third-round knockout win over Kron Gracie in December 2024.