Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov

Bryce Mitchell

“Thug Nasty”

19-4

Winner

18-5

Winner

Bryce Mitchell

Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 — 5:00

26 July 2025 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key takeaways

Bryce Mitchell beat Said Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision after three rounds.
Bryce Mitchell landed 39 of 51 total strikes and 3 of 9 takedowns, with 9:44 of control time.
Said Nurmagomedov landed more total strikes — 100 to 39 — and still lost the fight.
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.

Bryce MitchellSaid Nurmagomedov

19-4Record18-5

30Age on fight night33

5′10″ (178 cm)Height5′8″ (173 cm)

70″ (178 cm)Reach70″ (178 cm)

145 lb (65.8 kg)Weight135 lb (61.2 kg)

SouthpawStanceOrthodox

Barata MMATeamFight Club Akhmat

Texarkana, Texas, United StatesFromMakhachkala, Dagestan, Russia

39of 51 · 76%Total strikes landed100of 126 · 79%

16of 21Head strikes62of 85

16of 22Body strikes36of 38

7of 8Leg strikes2of 3

3of 9Takedowns0

0Knockdowns1

0Submission attempts1

9:44Control time3:13

Counts are total strikes thrown and landed — the source does not separate significant strikes.