UFC Vegas 118 has been hit with multiple fight card changes. Bryce Mitchell will now face a new opponent on the card.
UFC Vegas 118 has undergone significant changes to its fight card, with Bryce Mitchell now set to face a new opponent at the upcoming event.
Mitchell, known by his nickname Thug Nasty, enters the bout carrying an 18-4-0 professional record. The 31-year-old featherweight from the United States trains out of Barata MMA and brings a well-rounded skill set to the octagon. Fighting out of a southpaw stance at five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, Mitchell is particularly dangerous on the ground, averaging 3.24 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His striking is equally precise, with a 59 percent accuracy rate and 2.27 significant strikes landed per minute — numbers that reflect a fighter who picks his shots carefully rather than throwing in volume.
Why it matters
- Mitchell's opponent change means the featherweight landscape at UFC Vegas 118 has shifted, with a new stylistic matchup now in place for one of the division's more technically gifted grapplers.
- At 31, Mitchell remains in what should be a prime stretch of his career, and a strong performance against a replacement opponent could push him back toward divisional relevance.
- The broader card shake-up suggests UFC Vegas 118 has faced scheduling or injury complications, which may continue to affect the event's shape heading into fight week.
