UFC President and CEO Dana White criticized mixed martial artist Bryce Mitchell for making antisemitic and homophobic comments on a podcast during which the featherweight also praised former Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and denied the Holocaust.
“I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant (stuff) said over the years, but this is probably the worst,” White said while addressing the media on Thursday in Saudi Arabia.
White said the UFC let Mitchell know what he said was unacceptable.
But, citing freedom of expression, White said the organization would not take any disciplinary actions against Mitchell.
For all of you that hate Bryce Mitchell, you get to see him hopefully get his ass whooped on global television,” White said, according to CBS Sports.
In addition to praising former Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and denying the Holocaust, mixed martial artist Bryce Mitchell made homophobic and antisemitic remarks on a podcast, which UFC President and CEO Dana White criticized.
Speaking to the media on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, White stated, “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant (stuff) said over the years, but this is probably the worst.”. The first thing to note about Hitler is that he killed six million Jews and had the intention of eradicating the Jewish people altogether. “.
Mitchell’s remarks were deemed unacceptable by the UFC, according to White.
White declared: “Anyone who even attempts to take an opposing stance is a moron, and 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. Many people who are ignorant and stupid are given a platform by you. “,”.
However, White stated that the organization would not discipline Mitchell in any way, citing freedom of expression.
“That’s what makes this company so lovely. According to CBS Sports, White stated, “For all of you who despise Bryce Mitchell, you get to see him hopefully get his ass whooped on global television.”. “What are your thoughts on it? You are aware of my position on free speech. It disgusts us. He is, in my opinion, among the most stupid people on the planet. “..”.