Who is Mitchell Sipe, the Power Slap League competitor and former TUF contestant?

Mitchell Sipe scored an impressive victory in the recent episode of Dana White's Power Slap League. Interestingly, the heavyweight contender was a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter.

Sipe was a contestant in Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pena vs. Team Nunes (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 30 and TUF 30). 'The Sniper' was a heavyweight contender who was drafted under Team Nunes. Sipe was unable to earn a UFC contract through the reality television series, but he was given a chance in Dana White's Power Slap League, where he scored a spectacular knockout on his debut.

Mohammed Usman, the brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, won the 'TUF 30' heavyweight tournament. During the filming of the reality series, he defeated Mitchell Sipe and Eduardo Perez in exhibition bouts by decision.

Before their bout, Sipe did everything he could to get under Usman's skin and gain a competitive edge over his opponent. During their heated faceoff, Sipe's verbal attacks were the highlight of the hostility, as the American got in Usman's face.

Besides competing as a mixed martial artist and on Dana White's Power Slap League, Mitchell Sipe has also tested himself inside the boxing ring. In 2020,Sipe fought James Barnes in a professional boxing bout which also marked his debut. Sipe won the fight via TKO in the very first round.

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What was Mitchell Sipe's MMA record before competing in Dana White's Power Slap League?

Several MMA fighters, including many who have competed under the UFC banner, have expressed interest in competing in the viral format of Dana White's latest venture, the Power Slap League.

Mitchell Sipe is amongst the many who have successfully transitioned into slap-fighting contests.

Sipe was a professional MMA fighter before transitioning into the Power Slap League. He made his professional MMA debut against Joey Cabezas back in 2016 and won the fight by unanimous decision. He secured three more victories after a successful debut, all of which came via KO/TKO.

Sipe was called to participate in Dana White's Contender Series 2018 against Don'Tale Mayes. However, he lost the fight via TKO and failed to secure a UFC contract. Sipe has six wins and three losses in as many fights as a professional mixed martial artist.