UFC veteran Bryce Mitchell is set to compete at EBI 25 on September 12th – stepping into one of the toughest lightweight brackets in the event’s history!
Known for his slick submission game – responsible for nine of his professional MMA victories – Mitchell will have to adapt to a pure grappling ruleset, with no strikes allowed on the ground.
It’s been a while since his last grappling match, and he even withdrew from his most recent booking earlier this year.
And, while Mitchell brings legitimate danger to the mats, he’s far from the odds-on favorite in such a talent-heavy lineup.
The bracket hasn’t been fully revealed yet, but the confirmed names already point to an incredibly competitive field.
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Among the frontrunners are Gianni Grippo and Ethan Crelinsten, both seasoned veterans with proven records on the elite no-gi circuit.
They’ll be joined by Max Hanson, fresh off his win against Grippo at WNO earlier this month, adding more firepower to the roster.
Representing 10th Planet are two standouts – Keith Krikorian, one of the team’s most accomplished lightweights, and Ben Eddy, a longtime EBI mainstay.
And, beyond the headline names, several under-the-radar threats promise to make things interesting.
Jordan Holy is always a reliable performer at EBI, while Christos Papadelos has quietly become one of the most dangerous grapplers in the U.S.
Randy Baker and Cristian Guzman bring veteran wisdom to the mix, Mauricio Rios arrives following his appearance on UFC BJJ: Road to the Title, and rising talent Grayson Henley will be looking to make a statement.
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