{"id":298387,"date":"2023-12-17T11:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T11:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=298387"},"modified":"2023-12-17T11:24:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T11:24:16","slug":"ufc-star-suffers-seizure-in-octagon-after-sickening-hammer-punch-ko-by-rival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/ufc\/ufc-star-suffers-seizure-in-octagon-after-sickening-hammer-punch-ko-by-rival\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC star suffers seizure in Octagon after sickening ‘hammer’ punch KO by rival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Bryce Mitchell reassured fans he was healthy after suffering a seizure in the wake of his brutal knockout by Josh Emmett.<\/p>\n

    Mitchell, who had only taken the fight at two weeks\u2019 notice, made a promising start to the contest, only to be on the receiving end of a devastating right hand in the first round of their bout at UFC 296 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

    The punch not only ended the fight in an instant, it also triggered a medical emergency as Mitchell could be convulsing, with cameras cut away from \u2018Thug Nasty\u2019 as medics rushed to his aid. He eventually walked out of the octagon on unsteady legs.<\/p>\n

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    Fans were quick to brand it "scary" and the "craziest KO ever" online, with one posting on X (formerly Twitter): "Mannnn people forget josh emmett has a f***ing HAMMER of a fist." Thankfully, Mitchell has since issued a positive health update.<\/p>\n

    He said: \u201cCant thank yall enuf. everyone who supports me is amazing. i still have my health!! so im happy!! [three heart emojis].\u201d Fans were also quick to wish the 29-year-old well. <\/p>\n

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    One posted: \u201cThat was scary brother. Please make sure you're alright going forward.\u201d Another added: Let your brain heal brother, you will be back. But give it time even if you don\u2019t feel symptoms. Trust me!\u201d <\/p>\n

    A third commented: \u201cThanks for the update. Scary scenes truly. I\u2019ve never been as worried for a fighter post knockout as I was tonight. Health is wealth and I\u2019m glad you\u2019re doing okay.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    Another fan added: \u201cGlad you're OK sir! Love your attitude and strength.\u201d And a fifth said: \u201cGlad you\u2019re okay, Bryce. Look forward to seeing you recover and get back in there eventually.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Emmett also sent his best to Mitchell. He said: \u201cI am the most powerful featherweight in the world. It only takes one shot. I'm back baby. I'm f***ing back, you guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cI want to thank Bryce for taking the fight. He took it on two weeks' notice. He's a dangerous guy, I wish him nothing but the best.\u201d<\/p>\n