UFC president Dana White denounced American fighter Bryce Mitchell for making antisemitic, homophobic, and transphobic comments on a podcast, where he also praised Adolf Hitler. While expressing his disgust, White stated the UFC would not punish Mitchell, citing 'free speech'. Mitchell has since apologized for his remarks.
UFC president Dana White slammed American fighter Bryce Mitchell after the 30-year-old made several antisemitic, homophobic and transphobic comments during a podcast in which he also praised Adolf Hitler.
He added: “Hitler is one of the most disgusting and evil human beings to ever walk the face of the Earth, and anyone that even tries to take an opposing position is a moron. “That’s the beautiful thing about this business, for all of you that hate Bryce Mitchell, you get to see him hopefully get his ass whooped on global television,” White added.Mitchell, who has fought in the UFC since 2018 and won his last bout in December, has since apologized for the comments he made in the first episode of his new podcast.
At least one of his sponsors, a clothing brand called The Regenaissance, announced that it has withdrawn its affiliation with the fighter.
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