"Some Gay Jiu Jitsu Thing": Sean Strickland's Corner Audio for Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ Is Pure Gold
Sean Strickland was in Bryce Mitchell's corner when he took on Mikey Musumeci at UFC BJJ 11, and Strickland's advice for Mitchell during the bout was comedic gold.
When former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland agrees to stand in your corner, you already know technical grappling advice is probably taking a backseat to unhinged entertainment. That exact scenario unfolded at the latest UFC BJJ event, where featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell called upon Strickland to coach him against grappling superstar Mikey Musumeci.
As expected, Strickland’s commentary from the sidelines delivered absolute comedy gold, leaving fans and even the opponent in stitches.
Facing off against a multi-time IBJJF world champion in Musumeci, Mitchell was already facing a massive technical uphill battle on the mats. Having Strickland shouting instructions from the sidelines turned an intense submission match into a viral comedy routine.
Captured on official corner audio, Strickland’s tactical advice consisted less of guard passes and more of pure, unfiltered frustration with the sport itself.
"He’s gonna go for a choke or an armbar! Or a kimura or some sh*t. Some gay jiu jitsu thing," Strickland shouted as Musumeci hunted for submissions.
As the grappling exchange deepened, Strickland offered his own unique brand of defensive coaching.
"Pull out. I don’t say pull out often, but you’re gonna pull out here, dude," he hollered, before throwing his hands up in complete disbelief at the entire discipline: "F*cking jiu jitsu, man. What are we doing here?"
Musumeci Reacts to Strickland's Coaching
While some competitors might find sideline chaos distracting, Musumeci loved every second of it. The grappling phenom admitted after the match that listening to Strickland bark absurdities throughout the bout was one of the absolute highlights of the experience.
Musumeci ultimately controlled the match with his world-class technique, but Strickland undoubtedly stole the show. In a discipline often viewed by casual fans as overly technical, having one of the UFC's most unfiltered personalities shouting profanity-laden confusion from the corner was precisely the kind of crossover energy the event needed.
