Bryce Mitchell has rectified his retirement considerations following an interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamato.
Ilia Topuria submitted the Arkansas proud UFC featherweight at UFC 282. After the fight, Mitchell candidly admitted that he “could have done better” and wanted “to stop with MMA” altogether on UFC Journey.
Bryce Mitchell faced a difficult challenge leading up to his fight at the Octagon as he was dealing with the flu. Despite this, he was determined to maintain his undefeated record. However, the loss was a tough pill to swallow for Mitchell, as it is for many fighters. In the aftermath of the fight, he even considered retiring from the sport.
Despite these challenges, Mitchell remains determined to persevere and continue his journey as a fighter.
Bryce Mitchell Struggles with Loss
Speaking to Okamoto, Mitchell admitted that what he said came from a place of anger and irrationality.
“I wasn’t saying the most intelligent stuff. When you’re in that state you gotta realise you’re not being completely normal. You’re not thinking rational. I was really mad” said Mitchell.
With the confidence of an undefeated fighter, Mitchell entered the Octagon fired up and rearing to go. Unfortunately when in the cage, he found himself sluggish and exhausted.
“I was tired immediately when the fight started” said Bryce. “if that’s the best I could do, I’d retire. But I know I can do better and after thinking about it and knowing how much better I could’ve done, I got a different opinion about the fight.”
Quotes via MMA News
With Mitchell understanding he wants to continue his career, he will be looking for the next opponent soon. With a bright future ahead of him and being only young, it is no doubt that Bryce has many years ahead of him still.
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