Bryce Mitchell Skips Film Study Before Sept. 24 Match With Mikey Musumeci
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Updated · BJJDOC · Sep 23
Bryce Mitchell Skips Film Study Before Sept. 24 Match With Mikey Musumeci
3 articles · Updated · BJJDOC · Sep 23
Summary
Bryce Mitchell said he has not watched any of Mikey Musumeci’s past grappling and plans to rely on feeling out the UFC BJJ champion once they engage on Sept. 24.
The UFC bantamweight is treating UFC BJJ 11 like a full fight camp, including a weight cut, while saying the grappling-focused preparation fits his MMA style and gives him a break from hard sparring.
Mitchell framed the featherweight bout as a chance to beat a widely recognized No. 1 grappler decisively, saying he wants a tap — ideally by twister — rather than merely lasting the distance.
Musumeci is moving up from his usual 135-pound division, where he holds the UFC BJJ bantamweight title, though the belt will not be on the line in this matchup.
Craig Jones cast doubt on Mitchell’s upset bid, predicting Musumeci would "mop the floor" with him and questioning what the pairing does for the champion’s legacy.