When “Arkansas” and “MMA” are used in the same sentence, Bryce Mitchell often is the topic of discussion. Beginning with his promotional debut at UFC on ESPN+ 27, TJ Brown hopes to add his name into that same conversation in an effort to bolster awareness of MMA as a rising sport in “The Natural State.” “For the people of Arkansas to see me, Bryce (Mitchell), and Luis (Pena) really coming up into the UFC and make it to the big show, it really shows the younger guys coming up that it’s possible,” Brown told MMA Junkie. “It’s possible to make it here in Arkansas. If you’re willing to put the work in and sacrifice, we can do it right here in Arkansas. We’ve got some talent here.
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