UFC's Bryce Mitchell Self-Imposes Six-Month 'Concussion Protocol' Following Brutal Knockout

Mitchell Plans to Recover and Prepare for Personal Milestones, Expects to Return to Training in Mid-2024

UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell has imposed a six-month 'concussion protocol' on himself, avoiding contact training following a brutal knockout during a bout with Josh Emmett on December 12, 2023.
The knockout, which was widely shared online due to its severity, caused Mitchell's body to convulse before he eventually regained consciousness and was assisted out of the Octagon.
Mitchell thanked Emmett on social media for not throwing any follow-up punches, stating they 'probably would have killed me.'
During his recovery period, Mitchell plans to build a new house and prepare for the birth of his first child.
Despite the traumatic experience, Mitchell has reported no lingering health issues and plans to return to training in mid-2024.