UFC president Dana White denounces fighter who made pro-Adolf Hitler comments
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UFC president Dana White has 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.
UFC president Dana White has 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. White appeared visibly angry when speaking to reporters on Thursday, as he addressed the comments made by Mitchell. “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant sh*t in my day, but this one is probably the worst,” White said, on behalf of the UFC. “When you talk about Hitler, he was responsible for the death of six million Jews and he tried to completely eliminate a race of people.” 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 problem with the internet and social media. You provide a platform for a lot of dumb and ignorant people.” However, despite saying he was “beyond disgusted” by Mitchell’s comments, White confirmed the UFC would not punish the fighter, citing “free speech.”