Fight Back with Jake Shields Bryce Mitchell on Epstein, Palestine, and His New Gym - Fight Back Ep. 159
Feb 24, 2026
Bryce Mitchell, UFC featherweight and Arkansas gym owner who mixes fighting with farm life and faith. They visit his new gym and cover gym culture, training discipline, the Epstein/Wexner revelations, surveillance and war fears, prophecy and spiritual battles, and the Israel–Palestine debate. Short, candid, and wide-ranging conversation about duty, preparedness, and speaking out.
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Pulled From Fight Over Photoshopped Ears
- Bryce Mitchell quit a Karate Combat fight after their promo team photoshopped his ears and ignored his requests to use a real photo.
- He described three attempts to fix it, a video call with the head guy, then walking away in protest to protect his integrity.
Make Combat Training Mandatory For Youth
- Make combat training mandatory to build discipline, resilience, and accountability in youth, says Bryce Mitchell.
- He suggests structured school fights or required training to force preparation, facing fear, dieting, and stress management.
Fighter Brotherhood And Real Life Heroes
- Bryce Mitchell describes meeting childhood heroes like Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman, and how training with them shaped his career.
- He shares Mark Coleman ran into a burning house to save his parents, which inspired him as heroism beyond sport.