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Sean Strickland supports Bryce Mitchell during tough weight cut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Sean Strickland supports Bryce Mitchell during tough weight cut

Summary

Bryce Mitchell faced a challenging weight cut ahead of his bantamweight fight against Santiago Luna this weekend at UFC Vegas 118. With the help of UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, who is also a friend and fellow protestor, Mitchell is looking to secure a second win at 135 pounds, following his previous victory over Said Nurmagomedov in July. Strickland's presence offered Mitchell encouragement during a difficult training period. Both fighters have raised their voices in protest against the UFC's upcoming White House card.

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By the Numbers

•Mitchell prepares for fight against Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118.
•Strickland offers support during Mitchell's weight cut.
•Both fighters have protested against UFC's White House card.
•Mitchell looks to build on his win over Nurmagomedov.
•A victory may elevate Mitchell in the bantamweight rankings.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland Embraces Fellow UFC White House Protestor After Grueling Weight Cut

What they're saying

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Bryce Mitchell had to endure a nasty weight cut for his bantamweight clash with dangerous prospect Santiago Luna this weekend at UFC Vegas 118, but at least “Thug Nasty” had UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland to lean on. This weekend is a big one for Mitchell as he makes his second appearance at 135 pounds […]
— Yahoo Sports

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