“It means a lot to me that people like me and, of course, I won’t compromise any of my character or my integrity or act a certain way to have people like me,” Mitchell said. The 27-year-old has shined on UFC 272 Embedded, giving the world a peek into life on the farm and what his day-to-day is like in Arkansas. The diversity of Mitchell’s hobbies, combined with his personality, has made him a big hit with fans and has helped make him one of the most popular fighters on the UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal card. From the farm to pulling off a twister in the Octagon to dropping a rap album. Mitchell gives 100% effort into everything he does and it’s evident that whatever he decides to do, he does it well. There is life in every syllable and a fight is the same way you can’t be wasting movements and energy.” “You can throw a jab, or you can throw a jab with emphasis. With the way I was saying them, I was just bland. “When I was in the studio rapping, I was saying all the words right, but the producer told me that I needed to come alive. Hip-hop has helped Mitchell also realize the importance of timing, effort, and creativity when it comes to competing in the Octagon. It puts me in my zone and made my time in the car more efficient.” “When I’m rapping on the way to the gym, I perform better in the gym,” Mitchell told UFC.com.
He feels that freestyling and giving himself something to focus on while driving helps activate his mind and keep him sharp. Instead of wasting those two hours a day, Mitchell plays instrumental beats and practices various lyrical cadences. Mitchell’s drive to Barata MMA takes about an hour each way. That’s right, “Thug Nasty” dropped his rap album in 2021, and while his bar-spitting skills may have taken some people by surprise, music is just another example of Mitchell’s quest to be great.
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