Bryce Mitchell Apologizes for Pro-Hitler Remarks: 'I’m Definitely Not a Nazi'
Bryce Mitchell has retracted his controversial comments about Adolf Hitler.
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Mitchell more recently issued a statement apologizing for his insensitivity towards Holocaust victims in his comment. The 30-year-old made clear that he is not a Nazi and doesn’t stand by any of Hitler’s actions during the Holocaust. Mitchell also vows to be more sensitive while addressing those who have suffered in future.
“I'm sorry I sounded insensitive,” Mitchell wrote on Instagram. “I
definitely was not trying to offend anybody, but I know I did. I
know that a lot of people died in the Holocaust, and that's a fact.
Hitler did a lot of evil things, I think we can all agree on that.
I'm definitely not a Nazi, and definitely do not condone any of the
evil things Hitler did.”
“In the future I will [be] much more considerate [when] talkin about the suffering of all peoples,” Mitchell added in the caption.
Mitchell has faced plenty of criticism since his initial remarks, including from UFC CEO Dana White, who strongly denounced his comments during a press conference.
“[Mitchell] said probably…I’ve heard a lot of dumb, ignorant s--t in my day, but this one’s probably the worst,” White said. “When you talk about Hitler, who’s responsible for death of six million Jews and he tried to complete eliminate a race of people…World War II was the deadliest war in history. Fifteen million military deaths, 45 million civilians and 25 million soldiers were killed in World War II.
“Second of all, Hitler was one of the most disgusting and evil human beings to ever walk the face of the Earth, and anyone that 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, ignorant people. We’ve obviously reached out to Bryce, and when we read what he said and let him know how we feel about it, we’re beyond disgusted.”
However, White added that Mitchell wouldn’t face any punishment for his actions, citing the fighter’s right to “free speech.” Mitchell last appeared at UFC 310, where he defeated Kron Gracie via third-round knockout on Dec. 7. The 30-year-old Arkansas native is 8-2 during his promotional tenure.
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