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31 Jan 2025
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UFC’s Dana White Condemns Bryce Mitchell’s Hitler Comments

Bryce Mitchell has a professional MMA record of 17 wins and two losses, with his past 10 fights contested in the UFC

UFC President Dana White has strongly condemned Bryce Mitchell after the fighter made shocking comments about Adolf Hitler, denying the Holocaust and calling the dictator a “good guy.”

The 30-year-old, currently ranked 13th in the UFC featherweight division, made these remarks on the first episode of his new podcast, which also included antisemitic, homophobic, and transphobic statements.

White swiftly responded:

“What he said was beyond disgusting. He needs a real education on the facts surrounding Hitler and World War Two.”


⛔ UFC’s Response: Will There Be Consequences?

Despite White’s strong condemnation, no official action has been taken against Mitchell so far.

🔹 White’s Statement:

  • “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.”
  • “The problem with the internet and social media is that it provides a platform to a lot of dumb and ignorant people.”

📌 Key Context: Adolf Hitler led Germany into World War Two and was responsible for the Holocaust, where six million Jews were murdered.


💬 Backlash from the Combat Sports Community

Mitchell’s comments have sparked widespread outrage across the MMA world.

🎤 Ariel Helwani, a prominent Jewish MMA journalist, called it “a new low for MMA.”

“Each and every day MMA finds a way to reach a new low. Nothing will be done, and I don’t even care if anything is done. It just continues to baffle me at how unbelievably stupid – not to mention bigoted – some of the people in the sport or associated with the sport can be.”

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) also reacted, with CEO Jonathan Greenblatt stating:

“I’m aghast. Mitchell managed to express antisemitic, homophobic, and transphobic sentiments in just a few minutes. The UFC must take immediate action to show these ideas have no place in the sport.”


⚖️ What Happens Next? Will the UFC Take Action?

🚨 Will Mitchell face disciplinary action?

  • As of now, the UFC has not suspended or penalized him.
  • The UFC has disciplined fighters in the past for offensive remarks, so it remains to be seen if they will take similar steps here.

🏆 Mitchell’s UFC Career:

  • He has been with the promotion since 2018.
  • Last fought in December 2023.

📢 What Do You Think? Should the UFC Suspend Bryce Mitchell?

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