Bryce Mitchell expressed no excuses for his submission loss to Jean Silva at UFC 314, acknowledging his need for improvement while appreciating the support from fans despite recent controversies.
Bryce Mitchell didn’t sugarcoat his defeat to Jean Silva at UFC 314. Silva’s performance was electric, dominating Mitchell with skill and precision before securing a ninja choke in round two. From the outset, Silva outclassed Mitchell, dazzling on his feet and demonstrating superior grappling skills.
After the event, Mitchell took to social media to express his thoughts. “I want to thank everybody for their support,” he shared on Instagram. Grateful for avoiding serious injury, he added, “Thank God, he protected me. I didn’t lose my teeth or break any bones.”
Mitchell acknowledged his shortcomings in the fight. “I fought as hard as I possibly could,” he admitted. Yet, he recognized the need for improvement: “I’ve got to get better.” Reflecting on his effort, Mitchell seemed content knowing he gave it his all but emphasized learning from this experience.
The loss comes amid a turbulent period for Mitchell. Once a fan favorite, he became controversial after making offensive comments about Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust on a podcast. The backlash was palpable; boos rained down during a pre-fight press conference with Silva.
Despite this, Mitchell felt the support of loyal fans on fight night. “I have never had this much outpouring of support,” he noted, describing the week as indescribably crazy. Confident before the fight, he believed victory was certain: “God’s chosen me to win this fight,” yet reality proved otherwise.
This defeat adds to a challenging record—Mitchell is now 2-3 in his last five fights. It includes a tough knockout by Josh Emmett in 2023. But he’s determined to bounce back stronger. “I’m just going to keep fighting,” Mitchell vowed. A mantra for life: learn from losses and continue battling forward.