UFC CEO Dana White condemned Bryce Mitchell‘s podcast comments defending Adolf Hitler and denying the Holocaust, labeling them as ignorant and disgusting, but confirmed that Mitchell will not face any punishment from the promotion.
UFC CEO Dana White has slammed Bryce Mitchell for his shocking comments on a podcast. Mitchell defended Adolf Hitler and denied the Holocaust, sparking outrage. Seriously?
Mitchell, a UFC featherweight, claimed Hitler was a “good guy” based on his own research. He argued that Hitler aimed to purify Germany by expelling Jews, whom he accused of destroying the country. Unbelievable.
He even went further, denying the Holocaust by saying it was impossible to cremate six million bodies. After these abhorrent statements went viral, White responded.
Speaking to MMA Fighting after a Power Slap event in Saudi Arabia, White didn’t hold back. “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant shit over the years, but this is probably the worst,” he said.
White highlighted Hitler’s responsibility for six million Jewish deaths and questioned why anyone would defend him. He also noted WWII as the deadliest war in history, with staggering military and civilian casualties.
Continuing his criticism, White called Hitler one of history’s most evil figures. He slammed social media for giving platforms to ignorant people like Mitchell.
Despite White’s condemnation, Mitchell won’t face punishment from the UFC. “That’s the beautiful thing about this business,” White remarked, suggesting fans could see Mitchell get beaten in the octagon.
White didn’t mince words about Mitchell’s intelligence either. He recalled an incident where Mitchell injured himself with a drill. “That’s the level of stupid we’re talking about,” White quipped.
Mitchell hasn’t publicly addressed the controversy since his podcast aired. He’s been with the UFC for over six years, holding an 8-2 record. Yet, this incident casts a shadow over his career.
In closing, White reiterated that you can’t fix stupidity and expressed frustration at dealing with such ignorance. The saga leaves many shaking their heads in disbelief.