A Controversial Statement of Bryce Mitchell: Tough Reaction From UFC and Dana White

In recent days American mixed martial arts fighter, Bryce Mitchell, appreciates Adolf Hitler in the first episode of his new podcast and denies the existence of the Holocaust, Which is being heavily criticised.

Bryce Mitchell's Surprising Thoughts

Bryce Mitchell said, “I honestly understand that Hitler was a good man, it depends on my own investigation, not on the brainwashing of public education.” Additionally, he said that when use understood that burning six million corpses and turning them into ashes was not possible then use realised that the Holocaust never happened. Mitchell also added that Hitler was trying to kick out the greedy Jews from his country who wanted to destroy the country and was making them gay. 

Reaction from UFC president Dana White

The President of UFC, Dana White said by commenting on these statements, I heard a lot of ignorant things in my life but this is probably the worst one. In addition, he said Hitler was responsible for the death of six million Jews and tried to end a whole generation.

Dana White called these statements of Mitchell "stupid and ignorant". And said that Bryce Mitchell will not punished because of these statements. Dana White said that it is a free expression of opinion, I don't need to like it, and you don't have to like it. This statement sparked more controversy because many people think that leaving such sensitive issues without any action can set a dangerous example.

Response from the Jewish Journalist

A famous Jewish journalist Ariel Helwani also criticised the statements of Mitchell and said with each passing day MMA is touching a new down. He added that it is unbelievable that few of the people who are connected with this game can be how stupid and bigoted.

It is not the first time when Bryce Mitchell has given controversial statements. Before that he expressed various conspiracy theories, among them, he called COVID-19 a conspiracy of the American government and called the earth flat.

This statement sparked more controversy because many of people think that leaving such sensitive issues without any action can set a dangerous example.

Possible Outcomes for the UFC

This conflict could also prove to be a big test for the UFC as well. In the past UFC suspended a few fighters because of their controversial statements or actions. But in the matter of Bryce Mitchell, they have enough in condemnation. Although freedom of expression is an important right but the hate speech and denial of historical facts there are also laws against it.

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