Bryce Mitchell has disclosed that he accidentally burned himself in the weeks leading up to his upcoming UFC comeback. Mitchell described the incident with the candid remark, "That's not milk," suggesting he mistook a substance before the painful mishap.
Bryce Mitchell has revealed he suffered an accidental burn injury in the weeks before his scheduled return to the UFC octagon, adding an unexpected obstacle to his comeback preparations.
Mitchell, known as "Thug Nasty," is a 31-year-old featherweight from the United States who competes out of Barata MMA. He carries an 18-4-0 professional record and has built a reputation as one of the division's most dangerous grapplers, averaging 3.24 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. He also brings a striking accuracy of 59 percent, making him a well-rounded threat on the feet as well.
The Arkansas native disclosed the injury himself, describing the incident with the candid remark "That's not milk," implying he mistook a substance before the painful mishap occurred. The comment, characteristically blunt, suggests the burn was the result of a moment of confusion rather than any training-related accident.
Why it matters
- Mitchell is preparing for a UFC return, and any physical setback in camp raises legitimate questions about his readiness.
- A burn injury, depending on severity, could affect his grappling-heavy style, which relies on grips, clinch work, and submission attempts.
- The featherweight division remains competitive, and Mitchell's timeline for return could shift depending on how the injury heals.
Mitchell has not indicated that the injury will force him to withdraw from his upcoming bout, and no official change to his fight status has been reported. The disclosure nonetheless puts a spotlight on his physical condition as fight week approaches.
