# Controversial UFC Star Comes to Russell Brand’s Defense Following Assault Conviction

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2 outlets covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 11, 2026, 7:31 AM · Read it: <https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-controversial-ufc-star-comes-to-russell-brands-defense-following-assault-conviction/>

Controversial UFC star Bryce Mitchell found himself in hot water once again after defending convicted comedian Russell Brand. The British comedian attended Southwark Crown Court in London for his trial and was convicted of one count of r–e and three counts of s—al assault. At first, the jury announced his guilty verdict on November 5th,

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In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 3:05 PM: [New Russell Brand accuser comes forward in US after comedian’s rape conviction in UK](<https://pagesix.com/2026/11/10/celebrity-news/new-russell-brand-accuser-comes-forward-in-us-after-comedians-rape-conviction-in-uk/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  The woman claims she was victimized by Brand in the United States.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:31 AM: [Controversial UFC Star Comes to Russell Brand’s Defense Following Assault Conviction](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-controversial-ufc-star-comes-to-russell-brands-defense-following-assault-conviction/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  Controversial UFC star Bryce Mitchell found himself in hot water once again after defending convicted comedian Russell Brand. The British comedian attended Southwark Crown Court in London for his trial and was convicted of one count of r–e and three counts of s—al assault. At first, the jury announced his guilty verdict on November 5th,