UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell is a really good grappler for MMA standards, but he got absolutely dominated in his switch to professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ)… by a teenager.
Mitchell joined the lightweight tournament at EBI 25, which had a couple of big names in the BJJ scene. The 16-man bracket had two-time ADCC trials winner Ethan Crelinsten, Polaris champ Keith Krikorian, and two-time IBJJF no gi world champ Gianni Grippo, but Mitchell was taken out before getting a chance to match up with those established veterans.
UFC’s Bryce Mitchell quickly submitted by teen BJJ prospect at EBI 25
Bryce Mitchell managed to win his first match with a respectable decision against a brown belt in JJ Bowers. He had a nice armbar attempt in regulation, but as he failed to get a finish, the bout went to overtime, where Mitchell won by fastest escape time.
Landon Elmore submits all opponents to win EBI title, Gordon Ryan reacts
Taking out Bryce Mitchell wasn’t the only highlight for Landon Elmore, who had the breakthrough performance of his young grappling career at EBI 25. The teen phenom finished every opponent he faced in the tournament with the same submission, including a huge heel hook win over Keith Krikorian in the finals.