Bryce Mitchell Condemns UFC White House Card

Overview

• During UFC Vegas 118 media day on Wednesday, Mitchell responded to reports that Sean Strickland was barred from the June 14 White House card after criticizing Israel and other topics.
• Mitchell said the government should 'protect and serve' rather than host sporting events and warned that using tax dollars for shows creates 'room for corruption.'
• He argued that critics must be allowed to speak about foreign nations and specifically said Israel is treated as off-limits for criticism.
• Mitchell emphasized he supports UFC leadership and fighters, offered to fill a slot on the White House card if asked, and is scheduled to fight Santiago Luna on June 6 in Las Vegas.
• Mitchell’s remarks come after earlier controversial political comments this year that drew accusations of antisemitism and a public rebuke from UFC CEO Dana White, and they may intensify scrutiny of the Freedom 250 event’s political optics.