Josh Emmett faced Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296, with the fight being moved to the pay-per-view main card. Emmett knocked out Mitchell in the first round, leading to a violent and impactful KO. The official result was a KO at 1:57 in Round 1. Emmett's powerful punch left Mitchell convulsing and twitching, prompting concern for his well-being. Emmett's performance has sparked discussions about KO of the year and potential title contention. Mitchell expressed gratitude for Emmett's restraint in not following up with additional strikes after the KO.
Bryce Mitchell thanks Josh Emmett after UFC 296 KO: Follow-up shots 'probably would have killed me' | https://t.co/GS9u7oA0LN https://t.co/VzBuXpCLcm
Bryce Mitchell thanks Josh Emmett for not following up with ground and pound after he knocked him out at #UFC296. 👀 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/TLSYuYVqU8
Bryce Mitchell praises Josh Emmett, Joe Rogan after brutal knockout loss at #UFC296 https://t.co/H5uO9dtYde https://t.co/rKt8lNV6gC
"He didn't even follow up with anything." Bryce Mitchell appreciates Josh Emmett not doing unneeded damage after the KO at UFC 296 https://t.co/cy5D3WySp8
Did Josh Emmett steal knockout of the year with THAT finish over Bryce Mitchell last night? 🤔 #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/shwQo3fuP3
Bryce Mitchell reacts to brutal knockout loss vs. Josh Emmett at #UFC296: 'It could have been a lot worse' https://t.co/eYd45UAn0j
Is Josh Emmett’s KO over Bryce Mitchell a late contender for KO of the year? https://t.co/ktXcxDdmE7
UFC 296 bonuses: Josh Emmett's unimpeachable right hand leaves Bryce Mitchell convulsing for extra $50,000 #UFC296 https://t.co/fgOugApS0u https://t.co/VAQ0tLHZW3
Josh Emmett hopes his insane KO of Bryce Mitchell at #UFC296 sets up another title run, and he wants Alexander Volkanovski to stay on top. https://t.co/7wESRWDoOs
Josh Emmett says it was "hard to celebrate" after brutally knocking out Bryce Mitchell at #UFC296 “Wish him nothing but the best. I know he has a baby on the way, he’s building a house. We're all trying to achieve the same thing." https://t.co/DNOpo2XzKB
Josh Emmett put his power on display at #UFC296 💥 https://t.co/9MTuk4PmjI
Josh Emmett def. Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296 📸🎰🎞️: Best photos from Las Vegas #UFC296 https://t.co/Ii7yiup8Rv https://t.co/0abdKW0caZ
Josh Emmett Sends Bryce Mitchell To The Shadow Realm With A SCARY KO https://t.co/Zqd4AV9QXS https://t.co/gHcZGuj5bK
#UFC296 results: Josh Emmett absolutely crushes Bryce Mitchell in devastating walkoff KO https://t.co/bQyByutBFa
Bryce Mitchell walked out of the octagon, barely. And it probably was a bad idea after the one-punch knockout he took from Josh Emmett #UFC296 🎥 @TSV__1 https://t.co/KnkJePmW2j
UFC 296 video: Josh Emmett flattens Bryce Mitchell with terrifying walkoff knockout https://t.co/7z8KMf0nMl
‘One of the worst KOs I’ve ever seen’: Fighters react to Josh Emmett starching Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296 https://t.co/nmHTbEDk9G
Bryce Mitchell was unsurprisingly out of it as his team helped him to the back following a vicious KO from Josh Emmett at #UFC296. https://t.co/qkArsDXadf
#UFC296 results: Josh Emmett defeats Bryce Mitchell via KO (right hook) - Round 1, 1:57 https://t.co/5miete6bmr
Josh Emmett scored one of the most brutal one-punch KOs you will ever see #UFC296 https://t.co/eKdoRKq4To
Emmett shows respect to Bryce Mitchell after the fact #UFC296 https://t.co/BNnbfCbjXH
Josh Emmett def. Bryce Mitchell via KO (gravity) at 1:57 of Round 1 #UFC296
Josh Emmett put Bryce Mitchell to SLEEP 😳 #UFC296 https://t.co/R2vSOtrQ9J
#UFC296 results: Josh Emmett def. Bryce Mitchell via KO (punch) - Round 1, 1:57 https://t.co/6bze6LBW06
#UFC296 Official Result: Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC) defeats Bryce Mitchell by KO at 1:57 in Round 1. All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/aSf06Onozl
That was one of the hardest one punch KO’s ever. Josh Emmett hits like a Mack Truck and Bryce Mitchell was road kill tonight #UFC296
#UFC296 results: Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC) def. Bryce Mitchell via KO (right hook) - Round 1, 1:57 Full coverage: https://t.co/BjkSdOwAxh https://t.co/kTFoHHwLOb
Josh Emmett with one of the most brutal KO’s we’ve ever seen! 😱 #UFC296 https://t.co/WlLIkA6k7N
Josh Emmett is unarguably one of the hardest punchers in this sport. Holy smokes… #UFC296
Josh Emmett. Good NIGHT. 😮💨 #UFC296 https://t.co/mZ6dn8zhD6
Josh Emmett folds Bryce Mitchell with a late candidate for Knockout of the Year. It was a scary sight as Mitchell twitched and convulsed on the floor unconscious, but he fortunately got up #UFC296 https://t.co/VTRIPD79tb
Josh Emmett puts Bryce Mitchell out COLD with a KO of the Year contender in Round 1. 😳 #UFC296 https://t.co/trpnQIfn59
JOSH EMMETT KNOCKED BRYCE MITCHELL OUT COLD TWO MINUTES IN #UFC296 https://t.co/qz3vx1c4xZ
Oh my goodness gracious Josh Emmett. INSANE KO. #UFC296 https://t.co/WmqLtcJyym
Josh Emmett just one-shotted Bryce Mitchell. That's one of the most frighting KO's I've ever seen. Mitchell was shaking after the fact. Holy smokes. #UFC296 https://t.co/2D082nvT1C
JOSH EMMETT SENT BRYCE MITCHELL TO THE SHADOW REALM 😳 #UFC296 https://t.co/KVKSAYf8SZ
OMG EMMETT JUST SLEPT BRYCE MITCHELL #UFC296 https://t.co/uu9Tu6hXnf
Josh Emmett just landed one of the nastiest one-punch knockouts you'll ever see. Bryce Mitchell was stiffed. Violent stuff in the opening minutes #UFC296
Jesus. Bryce Mitchell gets crushed. Seizing up in the cage right now off a single right hand from Josh Emmett. #UFC296
JOSH EMMETT JUST KNOCKED OUT BRYCE COLD #UFC296
JOSH EMMETT JUST PUT BRYCE MITCHELL OUT COLD! #UFC296
JOSH EMMETT PUTS BRYCE MITCHELL TO SLEEP 😱😱😱 #UFC296 https://t.co/bqdkSZSzw7
Oh my lord. Josh Emmett just knocked out Bryce Mitchell SO badly. He’s twitching on the canvas. Hope he’s OK. #UFC296 https://t.co/QMCV1GIGbB
HOLY SH*T. Josh Emmett just completely flattened Bryce Mitchell. ...and Mitchell may literally be having a seizure right now. OMG. #UFC296
Josh Emmett just landed one of the nastiest one-punch knockouts you'll ever see in the opening minutes. Bryce Mitchell was stiffed. Violent stuff #UFC296
Holy shit... Bryce Mitchell is convulsing after getting one-punch KOed by Josh Emmett #UFC296
HOLY JOSH EMMETT! 🤯 #UFC296
Sweet lord have mercy. Emmett flattens Mitchell in the first round. One of the most violent KOs with a punch you will see. #UFC296
Bryce Mitchell vs Josh Emmett opening main card with the Garry-Luque bout off #UFC296
Bryce Mitchell will not be able to knock out Josh Emmett ( very unlikely ) so his path to victory is by sub or decision. Josh Emmett must keep distance and effectively land his jab. Fighters being announced now, RD1 is about to start. #UFC296
Featherweight Bout Josh Emmett vs Bryce Mitchell #UFC296
UFC 296 live blog: Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell https://t.co/TnKjclkxiB
First up on PPV: Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell #UFC296
Bryce Mitchell if he gets tagged by Josh Emmett tonight #UFC296 https://t.co/SDY5FvDaZ5
#UFC296 PPV has started. Josh Emmett vs Bryce Mitchell kicks off a very stacked lineup. https://t.co/CbJsJ7liHs
Opening the main card with a bang! 🔥 Who ya got in Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell? 🤔 #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/04iccYmBFa
Josh Emmett (146) vs Bryce Mitchell (145.5) #UFC296 https://t.co/Ua9YkD6TEJ
Emmett/Mitchell now on the main card. #UFC296 https://t.co/O5jII41eAW
Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell bumped up to UFC 296 pay-per-view main card https://t.co/J6UWkd0pHC
"It was actually a complete 180. I’m going from fighting a world-class striker to now I’m fighting a world-class grappler." Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC) talks his game-plan as he readies to take on Bryce Mitchell at #UFC296🔊🆙 How To Watch ➡️: https://t.co/qOsTnk7s49