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UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell Faces Backlash for Antisemitic and Holocaust Denial Comments

Dana White condemns Mitchell's statements but confirms no disciplinary action will be taken by the UFC.

  • Bryce Mitchell, a UFC featherweight, praised Adolf Hitler and denied the Holocaust during the debut episode of his podcast, 'ArkanSanity.'
  • Mitchell's remarks included antisemitic and homophobic conspiracy theories, claiming Jews were 'destroying his country' and denying the feasibility of cremating six million Holocaust victims.
  • UFC CEO Dana White strongly criticized Mitchell's comments, calling them 'dumb' and 'ignorant,' but stated that the organization would not penalize him, citing free speech policies.
  • The apparel brand The Regenaissance has withdrawn its sponsorship of Mitchell, emphasizing that his views do not align with the company's values.
  • Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy publicly offered to educate Mitchell about the Holocaust and expressed interest in facing him in the octagon.
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