Bryce Mitchell and Mikey Musumeci Publicly Agree to a Grappling Match

Overview

• On Thursday, July 2, Bryce Mitchell used Tim Welch’s podcast to question Mikey Musumeci’s guard‑pulling style, used homophobic language, and issued a public grappling challenge claiming he could win with heel hooks.
• Hours later Musumeci accepted on Instagram and teased rule limits by saying he would not use leg locks or pull guard if they met, framing the reply with both respect and sarcasm.
• Mitchell followed with an Instagram post that softened his tone, called Musumeci “one of the greatest,” and said the match “will be happening” while insisting he is coming to win.
• No contract, ruleset, date, or venue has been announced, but reporters note the matchup is feasible because both fighters are on the same promotion and recent weight‑class moves have brought them closer.
• Mitchell’s history of inflammatory remarks, including flat‑earth claims and past antisemitic and homophobic comments, is shaping media attention and could affect how promoters and fans respond to any formal bout.