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Bryce Mitchell claims ‘Mars is not a planet’, alleges ‘NASA are going to fake an alien invasion’ ahead of UFC 310

Booked to make his return to action this weekend at UFC 310, featherweight contender, Bryce Mitchell has claimed Mars is not in fact a planet — as part of his latest conspiracy theory — and how government agency, NASA is poised to launch a “fake alien invasion.

Mitchell, who currently holds the number thirteen rank at the featherweight limit, has been out of action since UFC 296 back in December of last year, most recently dropping a thunderous knockout loss to perennial challenger, Josh Emmett in the first round.

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And this weekend, The Ultimate Fighter alum will take on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Kron Gracie — with the Brazilian making his own return to the Octagon for the first time since May of last year, dropping a loss to Charles Jourdain.