UFC Fighter’s Hitler Comments ‘Beyond Disgusting,’ Says Dana White
UFC President Dana White has strongly condemned featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell for his antisemitic and offensive remarks, calling them “beyond disgusting.”
Mitchell’s Controversial Comments
During the first episode of his new podcast, the 30-year-old ranked 13th in the UFC featherweight division, made shocking claims, calling Adolf Hitler a “good guy” and denying the Holocaust. His remarks also included antisemitic, homophobic, and transphobic statements, sparking widespread outrage.
White: ‘He Needs a Real Education’
Reacting to the comments, White stated:
“We reached out to Bryce immediately when we read what he said and let him know exactly how we felt about it. But what he said was beyond disgusting, and he needs a real education on the facts surrounding Hitler and World War Two.”
Despite White’s harsh criticism, Mitchell has not yet faced any official repercussions from the UFC.
‘Hitler Was Pure Evil’
White further condemned any defense of Hitler, saying:
“Hitler is one of the most disgusting and evil human beings to ever walk the earth, and anyone that even tries to take an opposing position is a moron. That’s the problem with the internet and social media—you provide a platform to a lot of dumb and ignorant people.”
As the leader of the Nazi party, Hitler was responsible for World War Two and the Holocaust, in which six million Jews were murdered.
‘A New Low for MMA’ – Backlash Grows
The comments have sparked strong reactions from the MMA community and beyond.
Veteran MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, who is Jewish, expressed his disgust on X (formerly Twitter):
“Each and every day MMA finds a way to reach a new low. A new way of embarrassing itself and those who are fans of it.”
He added:
“Nothing will be done, and I don’t even care if anything is done. Say what you want. It just continues to baffle me how unbelievably stupid—not to mention bigoted—some of the people in this sport can be.”
Calls for UFC to Take Action
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) also responded to Mitchell’s statements. In a statement to BBC Sport, CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said:
“I’m aghast at this podcast interview. There are simply no words. In the span of just a few minutes, Mitchell manages to express antisemitic, homophobic, and transphobic sentiments.”
Greenblatt urged the UFC to take immediate action, emphasizing that such “noxious ideas have no place in the sport.”
What’s Next?
As of now, Mitchell remains active in the UFC without any official disciplinary measures. His last fight was in December 2023, and it remains to be seen whether the UFC will take further action in response to his remarks.
