UFC ‘s Bryce Mitchell has voiced his belief that Conor McGregor is under spiritual attack, linking it to McGregor’s Christian faith and his political ambitions in Ireland. Mitchell shared his perspective during his podcast “ArkanSanity,” citing biblical scripture and personal experiences to support his claims.
Mitchell, a devout Christian, holds a strict literal interpretation of the Bible. He believes the Earth is only 6,000 years old and that all biblical accounts should be taken at face value. “The Earth is 6,000 years old just because the Bible says so,” he stated. “You take that science and go to hell with it because it is a lie from the devil.”
This worldview informs his broader beliefs, including his views on public education, which he claims is influenced by Satan to distort biblical truth. “The Christians that believe that the Earth is billions of years old all have one thing in common – they all went to public schools, and the devil runs the public schools.”
Mitchell applies this same literalism to all aspects of scripture, from the creation story to the genealogy of biblical figures, dismissing any scientific evidence that contradicts his faith.
Mitchell revealed that he prayed over McGregor during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign inauguration, believing McGregor is facing intense spiritual battles. The prayer was centered on Ephesians 6:12: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principality against Powers, against rulers of Darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
According to Mitchell, McGregor had a strong reaction when he heard the verse: “When I said we wrestle not against flesh and blood brother… He just perked up and he went stiff as a board… I could feel it because his hands were on me.”
The next day, McGregor approached him and said, “Brother, that prayer resonated with me. That’s what I needed.” Mitchell interpreted this as evidence that McGregor is engaged in a spiritual struggle and that his newfound faith has made him a target for attacks.
Mitchell argues that McGregor’s political aspirations in Ireland have intensified the opposition against him. McGregor has hinted at running for political office multiple times, with tweets dating back to 2013 joking about running for governor. More recently, on December 4, 2023, and September 5, 2024, McGregor tweeted serious statements about his political ambitions, asserting that as president, he would take action against corruption and crime in Ireland.
Mitchell believes these ambitions have triggered spiritual and political attacks. He stated, “You can say what you want about Conor McGregor, but he is not a r*pist,” referring to allegations against McGregor, all of which either resulted in no criminal charges or were pursued in civil court. Nikita Hand won a lawsuit against McGregor this past November and he was found civily liable for an assault in Dublin in 2019 after repeatedly trying to delay the trial.
Mitchell suggests that these accusations are part of a larger effort to undermine McGregor’s influence and prevent him from gaining political power.
Mitchell compared McGregor’s situation to biblical figures who were flawed but still used by God. “Shame on you Christians that want to criticize Conor McGregor for things that he’s done in his past when he’s praising Jesus Christ publicly with 40 million followers on Instagram,” he said. “Do you know how many people he’s reaching?”
Mitchell argues that McGregor’s public proclamations of faith make him a target for attacks, both spiritual and political. He believes McGregor would take strong action if elected, claiming, “He’s going to kick all them Muslims out of his country and put an end to the r*pes and killings.”
Mitchell’s worldview extends beyond faith and politics. On his podcast, he has shared theories about ancient history, including his belief that giants built the pyramids using “resonating technology.” He claims that vibrations and sound frequencies were used to levitate objects, allowing the pyramids to be constructed without conventional methods. “There must have been something with vibrations where they could glide over sand without much energy,” he theorized.
His skepticism of mainstream science and historical narratives reinforces his broader distrust of established institutions, whether it be education, archaeology, or politics.
