Bryce Mitchell steps in against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 Bryce Mitchell to fight Josh Emmett on short notice at UFC 296 - ESPN Bryce Mitchell is set for a short-notice showdown against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 on December 16 in Las Vegas, as officially announced by the promotion on Wednesday. Mitchell is stepping in for Giga Chikadze, who had to withdraw from the scheduled featherweight contender bout due to a groin tear sustained in training earlier this week. #DanaWhite #UFC #UFC296 ESPN's featherweight rankings place Emmett at No. 6 and Mitchell at No. 10 globally in their weight class. Emmett, with an 18-4 record, is looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses following a five-fight winning streak. His recent defeats were against Yair Rodriguez in February and Ilia Topuria in June. Emmett, known for his powerful striking, holds a UFC featherweight record for the most knockdowns (11) and is 38 years old. Shop Here https://fightfocusgear.com/ Click here to Subscribe to our Y