UFC Star Bryce Mitchell Turns on Donald Trump in Explosive Rant: “He Tricked Me, I Was Fooled”
A Shocking Political Reversal in the Octagon Community
In one of the most unexpected political reversals to hit the sports world this year, UFC featherweight Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell has renounced his longtime support for Donald Trump the same man he once said he’d “take a bullet for.” The Arkansas fighter, known for his outspoken conservative views and outspoken faith, posted a fiery Instagram rant this week accusing Trump of corruption, deception, and betrayal of his own followers.
“I don’t support him. I don’t like him. I think he’s a corrupted leader,” Mitchell said. “He talked a good game, he tricked me, I was fooled.”
Mitchell’s video, now viewed millions of times across social media, marks a stunning turnaround for one of the UFC’s most visible MAGA-aligned athletes.
From Loyalist to Critic
In previous years, Bryce Mitchell was one of Trump’s most vocal defenders in professional sports. The Arkansas native wore patriotic camo shorts in the octagon, railed against “liberal media lies,” and once declared, “I’d take a bullet for Trump.” He even praised Trump’s leadership during the pandemic and accused mainstream outlets of “brainwashing America.” That loyalty has now collapsed. In his latest Instagram rant, Mitchell accused Trump of hypocrisy and corruption saying he “talked about draining the swamp but became the swamp.” He went further, citing biblical imagery from the Book of Revelation.
“He may be that beast from Revelation 13:3,” Mitchell said. “He’s fooled a lot of people, and I was one of them.”
His Reasons: Faith, Foreign Policy, and Betrayal
Mitchell cited several issues that caused his dramatic break from Trump:
The Epstein Files: He criticized Trump for failing to declassify all Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, accusing him of protecting the elite.
Foreign Aid: Mitchell condemned U.S. financial and military support for Israel and Ukraine, saying it contradicted Trump’s “America First” promise.
Farm Policy: As a self-proclaimed defender of rural America, Mitchell said Trump “sold out American farmers” by blaming beef producers for inflation instead of corporate price gouging.
“He’s not standing up for the American people,” Mitchell said. “He’s standing up for the same corrupt system he said he’d destroy.”
Reaction Across the Sports World
The reaction inside the MMA community has been electric. Fans who once embraced Mitchell as a patriotic symbol are now sharply divided. Some are praising his honesty; others accuse him of betrayal. Former UFC fighter Ben Askren commented that the backlash shows “how deeply politics has infected sports.”
“People loved Bryce because he said what he believed,” Askren said. “Now he’s saying what he still believes it’s just not what they want to hear.”
Meanwhile, Trump supporters online have flooded Mitchell’s accounts with vitriol, calling him “a traitor” and “ungrateful.” Progressive fans, however, are applauding the reversal as a moment of clarity from a fighter once seen as an ideological extremist.
Religious Overtones and Cultural Shockwaves
Mitchell’s use of biblical language has sparked headlines beyond the sports world. In the video, he reads from Revelation 13:3 a passage describing the rise of a deceiving leader known as “the beast.” Mitchell suggested Trump fits that description. This blend of faith, politics, and combat sports makes his rant one of the most surreal and significant cultural moments in recent UFC history. It represents not just a political shift but a spiritual one, a man known for quoting Trump now quoting scripture against him.
A Symbol of Broader Change
Bryce Mitchell’s about-face reflects a growing fracture in the MAGA movement, particularly among younger conservative figures in sports and entertainment. What was once unquestioning loyalty to Trump is now morphing into disillusionment and, in some cases, open rebellion. In a sport famous for individuality and defiance, Mitchell’s move fits the UFC ethos perfectly but politically, it’s a warning shot to Trump’s cultural dominance among athletes and working-class fans.
Conclusion
For years, Bryce Mitchell was one of Donald Trump’s loudest supporters in the UFC a fighter who mixed faith, freedom, and right-wing politics into his public persona. But in his own words, that loyalty is gone.
“He fooled me,” Mitchell said. “And I won’t be fooled again.”
The statement has rippled through the MMA world, sending a message that even among Trump’s most devoted sports allies, the spell might finally be breaking.
Sources
- Newsweek – “Bryce Mitchell Says Trump ‘Tricked’ Him, Calls Him a Corrupt Leader”
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/bryce-mitchell-donald-trump-revelation-10944136 - The Daily Beast – “UFC Star Who Vowed to ‘Take a Bullet’ for Trump Does Brutal About-Face”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/ufc-star-who-vowed-to-take-a-bullet-for-trump-does-brutal-about-face - Fox News – “Controversial UFC Fighter Retracts Trump Support in Wild Rant: ‘I Was Fooled’”
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/controversial-ufc-fighter-takes-back-his-trump-support-wild-rant-i-fooled - AS USA – “UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell Drops Support for Trump: ‘He Talked a Good Game, He Fooled Me’”
https://en.as.com/other_sports/ufc-fighter-bryce-mitchell-drops-support-for-trump-he-talked-a-good-game-he-tricked-me-i-was-fooled-f202510-n/ - MMA Mania – “Bryce Mitchell Quits MAGA Movement After Bible Reveals Trump Is ‘the Antichrist’”
https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-news/399420/ufc-screwball-bryce-mitchell-quits-maga-movement-bible-reveals-tricky-trump-actually-antichrist - Times of India – “UFC Star Bryce Mitchell Abandons Donald Trump in Explosive Video and Says He Was Fooled by His Promises”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/ufc-star-bryce-mitchell-abandons-donald-trump-in-explosive-video-and-says-he-was-fooled-by-his-promises/articleshow/124885875.cms
