Bryce Mitchell can say some of the most controversial things in the most absurd ways. The fighter’s interest in conspiracy theories is well-known in the MMA community. Recently, the featherweight fighter put X CEO Elon Musk on the spot by making some serious accusations.
Following his devastating knockout defeat to Josh Emmett at UFC 296, Bryce Mitchell has not competed in any fights. That hasn’t stopped the Arkansas native from avoiding the headlines. In a recent interview on the PBD Podcast, Mitchell called the Tesla leader the ‘Anti-Christ.’ According to ‘Thug Nasty’, Musk will reveal the ‘Mark of the Beast’ to the world, calling him ‘evil’.
Somebody that has fooled everybody, but he simply cannot fool me, Elon Musk. I think that he could possibly be, now I could be wrong… But based off of what I think, he could possibly be the ‘False Prophet’ who presents the ‘Mark of the Beast’ to the world and presents the ‘Anti-Christ’ on the world stage. That’s how evil I think he is.
Bryce Mitchell via PBD Podcast
Further advocating his claims, Mitchell took an example from the Book of Revelation. According to Mitchell, Musk’s SpaceX program is fake and is characteristic of false prophets who deceive the common people. The featherweight fighter also mentioned Neuralink, developed by the company of Elon Musk, as the groundwork for the ‘Mark of the Beast.’Â
Over the years, Bryce Mitchell has made a number of contentious statements. It includes assertions that the Earth is flat, COVID-19 is a government hoax, and the moon landing was staged. He has also mentioned that mass shootings are planned to support gun control and that 9/11 was an inside job by the government. However, all this isn’t the extent of his past antics.Â
Bryce Mitchell once brought the Bible inside the UFC octagon Â
Bryce Mitchell fought Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 79 and won the fight via unanimous decision. With the win, he bounced back from his previous loss against Ilia Topuria. During the fight, Mitchell carried a Bible into the octagon and preached that everyone needed to fight Satan. ‘Thug Nasty’ noted the conspiracy rumors surrounding flames in Maui as a reference to Satan taking control.
Bryce Mitchell holding a Bible (via X)
During the media day of the Dan Ige fight, Bryce Mitchell was asked about his controversial takes. While responding to it, Mitchell thanked the UFC for allowing him to be himself. The fighter claimed that the promotion had given him the much-needed freedom.
The UFC, it gives me freedom. I’m in here fighting for my freedom. You can’t be in no NFL team talking how I talk. You can’t be on no NBA team talking how I talk. UFC gives me freedom to be who I want to be. I can’t have no other job that gives me this freedom. And that’s what I love, brother. I’m free.
UFC Vegas 79 press conference
Mitchell has always been vocal about his unique opinions. He has claimed that the US government concealed advanced technology and extraterrestrial life and that vaccinations are dangerous. Recently, the fighter refused to vaccinate his son and mentioned that he would homeschool his child.
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