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Bryce Mitchell KOs Kron Gracie with Vicious Elbow Strike in Round Three – UFC 310 Highlights

Bryce Mitchell KOs Kron Gracie with Vicious Elbow Strike in Round Three - UFC 310 HighlightsBryce Mitchell got back into the win column at UFC 310 via a vicious third-round TKO against Kron Gracie….

Bryce Mitchell KOs Kron Gracie with Vicious Elbow Strike in Round Three - UFC 310 Highlights

Bryce Mitchell got back into the win column at UFC 310 via a vicious third-round TKO against Kron Gracie.

After letting Mitchell land a couple of shots to the body, Gracie quickly closed the distance and pulled guard. Mitchell went down with little resistance. From there, the fight stayed on the mat with ‘Thug Nasty’ controlling from the top and landing short shots to the body.

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The second round saw Gracie land a nice left hand to get things going, but he found himself in a bit of trouble after Mitchell unloaded a combination followed by a knee that glanced off his chin. While Gracie was backpedaling, Mitchell chased which allowed Gracie to grab ahold of him and pull guard once again.

Fortunately, Mitchell got back to his feet and forced Gracie back up. Unfortunately, Gracie quickly pulled guard once again. However, Gracie finally got his offense going on the ground and slowly started to cinch in an armbar. Mitchell defended the hold forcing Gracie to transition to an arm triangle. Mitchell defended the triangle but nearly found himself in an even more dangerous armbar attempt.

Mitchell smartly gets himself out of danger and lands a few ground-and-pound shots as the second-round horn sounds.

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Gracie immediately tries to pull guard in the opening seconds of the third round, but this time Mitchell slams him down to the mat with authority and unleashes a vicious elbow that has Gracie out cold. Mitchell lands another for good measure as the referee rushes in to bring the fight to a halt.

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Official Result: Bryce Mitchell def. Kron Gracie via KO (elbow) at 0:39 of Round 3.

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check out highlights from Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie at UFC 310:

VIDEO: Kron Gracie Pulls Guard, Gets Elbow’d Out Cold By Bryce Mitchell At UFC 310

Bryce Mitchell returned to the win column at UFC 310 by becoming the first man to finish Kron Gracie in MMA. There was a fair amount of criticism for this fight and its main card placement. For the most part, it was as strange as expected. Similar to his last Octagon appearance in 2023, in […]

Bryce Mitchell returned to the win column at UFC 310 by becoming the first man to finish Kron Gracie in MMA.

There was a fair amount of criticism for this fight and its main card placement. For the most part, it was as strange as expected.

Similar to his last Octagon appearance in 2023, in which he was convincingly beaten by Charles Jourdain, Gracie’s strategy appeared to be pulling guard in order to work off of his back. Aside from one submission attempt, he wasn’t able to offer any offense. And without a backup plan, the fight was one-way traffic with Mitchell remaining in control throughout.

In the third round, “Thug Nasty” put a stamp on his performance by capitalizing on his opponent’s gameplan. As Gracie looked to pull guard, Mitchell went with him and slammed him into the canvas, landing multiple devastating elbows to get the stoppage and handing his opponent a third consecutive loss inside the Octagon.

In his post-fight interview, Mitchell showed respect to Gracie for the impact that his family had on the sport in the early days, as well as apologizing to Joe Rogan for calling him stupid in the past.

Watch the highlight reel finish that closed the show below:

Kron Gracie Says Fans Who Complain About His Main Card Spot Are The Ones ‘Stealing The PPV’

The final UFC PPV card of the year is a strong one from top to bottom so whilst we may have lost some names towards the top of the card, there is still lots to be excited about this Saturday. However, some fans and fighters have questioned the bout order for UFC 310. One fight […]

The final UFC PPV card of the year is a strong one from top to bottom so whilst we may have lost some names towards the top of the card, there is still lots to be excited about this Saturday. However, some fans and fighters have questioned the bout order for UFC 310.

One fight in particular has been targeted, that being the featherweight contest between Bryce Mitchell and Kron Gracie. Of course, it’s not their fault that they have been given this position on the card but some did take issue with this for several reasons.

Gracie hasn’t fought since May of 2023 where he returned from a four-year break and suffered his second consecutive loss. Mitchell, on the other hand, is ranked #13 in the division having suffered a devastating knockout loss to Josh Emmett in December last year at UFC 296.

There are plenty of big names and strong match-ups on the prelims that could have taken this slot but none are as fitting as the fight between top 10 contenders which takes place in the very same weight class. Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will look to halt the undefeated run of Movsar Evloev with both men having a case for a title shot if they get their hand raised.

In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Gracie responded to the criticism of his fight featuring on the PPV portion of the card.

“I think it’s funny because the people always have something to say and it’s interesting that people who would complain about something like that are probably the people who are not even paying for the PPV. They’re streaming it for free, they’re stealing the PPV and they’re the ones complaining about where the fight is. If anything, it’s a free fight for the fans that they get to watch sooner. I don’t see why it’s such a big deal.”

Gracie continued, adding that he doesn’t think the bout order is a decision that the promotion has made in order to diminish certain fighters or match-ups, as has been theorized.

“I think that the placement of the fight is not the most important thing and I don’t care where I’m at on the card, the sooner the better really. I get to go on with my life after that so. Obviously the UFC knows what they’re doing and they’re in the business of making fights and matchmaking so no one does it better than them. I’m sure they didn’t do this on spitefulness, I’m sure this is a business deal and it is what it is.”   

Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie – Odds and Match Preview

Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron GracieUFC 310 is set to feature a featherweight bout between Bryce Mitchell and Kron Gracie on December 7, 2024,…

Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie

UFC 310 is set to feature a featherweight bout between Bryce Mitchell and Kron Gracie on December 7, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This matchup is a grappler’s delight, pitting two fighters with strong ground games against each other.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie

“Thug Nasty” Bryce Mitchell is a 30-year-old fighter from Arkansas known for his relentless grappling and unorthodox fighting style. He began his professional MMA career in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks, joining the UFC in 2018. Kron Gracie is the youngest son of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie. He is a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and judo and transitioned to MMA in 2014.

Let’s take a closer look at the odds for Kron Gracie vs. Bryce Mitchell. Kron Gracie is listed at 4/1 while Bryce Mitchell is listed at 1/6. These odds suggest that the bookmakers and bettors think Mitchell has a much better chance of winning this fight. On Mitchell, you’d need to bet $6 to win $1. If you bet $1 on Gracie and he wins, you’d get $4 back plus your original $1. There are much better odds and games one can enjoy at richard casino review right here.

In Gracie’s losses, Gracie has shown downright odd game plans often choosing to pull guard rather than set up takedowns. In wins, he shows that he is more than just a grappler as he can mix striking into takedowns. But the inconsistency in performances is the issue.

But while his performances in the octagon are inconsistent, his grappling skill is never in doubt. Kron Gracie has won ADCC and other world championships competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In submission grappling he holds impressive wins over the likes of Shinya Aoki, Garry Tonon, Beneil Dariush, and several others. In professional MMA, he has a perfect win rate by submission at 5 of 5.

Both fighters are trying to bounce back from losses in their last fights. Mitchell lost to Josh Emmett in late 2023. Gracie lost to Cub Swanson back in 2019 and, most recently, lost to Charles Jourdain. This fight is a big deal for both of them. Mitchell wants to keep his spot in the top 15 of the featherweight division, while Gracie is hoping to finally break into the rankings.

The American Bryce Mitchell has displayed impressive grappling skills in the octagon but is best known for his alt-right views in which he delivers verbal slurs against marginalized groups.

UFC 310 is shaping up to be an exciting event, with this grappling-focused matchup adding to a card that includes a flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura, as well as other notable bouts featuring top UFC talent.

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UFC Matchmaking Bulletin: Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie Joins UFC 310 Card

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards. With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week. Between Monday, November 10, and […]

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards.

With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week.

Between Monday, November 10, and Sunday, November 17, a number of fights were made official by the UFC or reported by reputable sources. For those matchups, check out the list below:

But it wasn’t all positive, with two fights falling through or being adjusted. For those, see below:

UFC fighter Kron Gracie details the ‘pressure’ he faces while representing his family’s legendary name

Kron GracieThe name Gracie is synonymous with combat sports. Over the last few decades, names like Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie,…

Kron Gracie

The name Gracie is synonymous with combat sports.

Over the last few decades, names like Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and Roger Gracie have left their mark in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. But, understandably, every aspiring fighter who carries the legendary last name won’t reach the same level of success that his elders have.

That’s precisely where Kron Gracie finds himself. As the son of jiu-jitsu legend Rickson Gracie, he had some mighty big shoes to fill. And for the most part, he succeeded. Kron Gracie is a former IBJJF and ADCC world champion as well as a one-time Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night winner in the UFC. Unfortunately, his career inside the Octagon failed to live up to the hype that came with his name.

After winning four straight fights, most of which were under the RIZIN banner, Kron Gracie moved to the UFC where he earned a first-round submission over Alex Caceres via RNC. He came back seven months primed to keep his undefeated streak alive but suffered a unanimous decision loss to Cub Swanson. That prompted him to take the next four years off.

He returned in May 2023 and delivered a lackluster performance against Charles Jourdain that resulted in his second loss in a row.

Speaking about his iconic name in a video on his YouTube channel, Kron Gracie detailed the pressures that came with being a Gracie as well as the evolution of martial arts. Specifically, the need to master more than one discipline to be successful in today’s fight game.

“It was a lot pressure to have the Gracie name, growing up,” Kron said. “I was always able to trick myself into not letting it affect me so much. My dad was, like, the best fighter in the world. As a kid, that’s what you want to be like. You want to be like the best in the world. If I wasn’t trying to be the best in the world, I was, like, worthless. It’s always been my future. Why shouldn’t I be better than him?

“Growing up, it was all about jiu-jitsu. Everybody did jiu-jitsu to fight. Jiu-jitsu to prove they can beat up a boxer or beat up a wrestler. You’re trying to prove yourself to prove your martial art. Now, it’s merged into a way where you can’t just be good at one martial art and be very successful against everybody who’s at the highest level.

“My dad doesn’t understand that. My grandfather wouldn’t understand that. This generation is already completely different. I think the martial arts is like your own molding. Martial arts, for me, is jiu-jitsu, boxing, and judo. When I say I’m a martial artist is because I built my own formula and I appreciate all the martial arts” (h/t Bloody Elbow).

It remains to be seen if Kron Gracie will climb back inside the Octagon anytime soon or if his MMA days are truly over. Though 35 years old, he only has seven total fights under his belt (5-2). With a limited number of miles on his body, it’s possible that he could come back for a few more fights, should he be interested in testing his mettle on the biggest stages in mixed martial arts once again.