UFC President and CEO Dana White criticized Bryce Mitchell for his homophobic and antisemitic remarks on a podcast. The featherweight also denied the Holocaust and praised Adolf Hitler.
However, White stated that the organization will not discipline Bryce Mitchell in any way, citing freedom of expression.
In a statement issued by the UFC, White stated, “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant. And said over the years, but this is probably the worst.” “To begin with, Hitler was the cause of six million Jewish deaths. He had the intention of eradicating the Jewish people entirely.”
According to White, Bryce Mitchell was informed by the UFC that his remarks were unacceptable.
White declared, “Anyone who even attempts to take an opposing stance is a moron. Hitler is one of the most repulsive and evil human beings to have ever walked the earth.” That’s the issue with social media and the internet. You give many uneducated and stupid people a platform.
Bryce Mitchell has been competing in the UFC since 2018.
Ariel Helwani, a Jewish Canadian-American combat sports journalist, said on X. But MMA manages to hit a new low every single day. A new way of making itself and its supporters look bad.”
Furthermore, he stated: external “I don’t care if anything is done; nothing will be done. Say anything you want. I’m still amazed at how ignorant—not to mention prejudiced. Some of the people involved or associated with the sport can be.
Jonathan Greenblatt, the Anti-Defamation League’s chief executive, stated in a statement to BBC Sport: “I’m appalled by this podcast interview. There are simply no words.
Conor McGregor stated that he will not be able to face Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India this year, according to the UFC.
In an interview with MMA star The Schmo this week, McGregor stated that the UFC had no interest in what he called a “glorified spar” with Paul.
Paul, a social media influencer and WWE star, has said he will focus on professional wrestling. But McGregor revealed the potential bout with Paul in December.
