​Cross-over time!Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight-turned Bantamweight contender Bryce Mitchell is putting down the gloves for the time being and stepping into the UFC BJJ bowl.“Thug Nasty” will collide with UFC BJJ Bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci at UFC BJJ 11, which goes down Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026, inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe grappling match will take place at Featherweight, meaning Musumeci’s Bantamweight title will not be on the line.In the co-main event, UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight champion Mason Fowler will defend his title against Nick Rodriguez.Mitchell challenged Musumeci because he was tired of watching the UFC BJJ champion run through everyone the promotion has put in front of him thus far. Mitchell also made it clear that he has a tremendous amount of respect for Musumeci, even if he is “not particularly a fan” of his leg-lock-heavy submission style.Mitchell is one of the most unique grapplers on the UFC roster and has never been shy about testing himself on the mats. “Thug Nasty” competed in grappling last year at Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) 25, where he defeated JJ Bowers via ride time in his opening match before losing to Landon Elmore by heel hook (watch it). He also competed against former UFC opponent Jean Silva earlier this year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs for his UFC career, Mitchell is currently riding a two-fight win streak since dropping down to Bantamweight.Musumeci, meanwhile, has been flawless inside the UFC BJJ bowl.The 30-year-old is 4-0 under the UFC BJJ banner and has submitted all four of his opponents, with three heel hooks and one foot lock. “Darth Rigatoni” has also been calling for a match against UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, and for a while, it looked like that could be next.Instead, he gets Mitchell.It may not be for the belt, but it is easily one of the most interesting cross-over matches UFC BJJ has put together so far.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd if Mitchell really hates leg locks that much, well, good luck.For the latest Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and grappling-related news, click here.