Bryce Mitchell used his UFC media day look to criticize the deliberate White Home card, saying the federal government ought to give attention to safety slightly than placing on a battle occasion. The Arkansas fighter is scheduled to face Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, whereas UFC Freedom 250 is ready for the White Home on June 14.
Bryce Mitchell unloads on UFC Freedom 250 White Home Occasion
Mitchell mentioned, “The federal government is meant to guard us, not entertain us.” He added, “What I feel, personally, is that our authorities is desecrating its position in society by entertaining sports activities. Our authorities is meant to guard and serve the individuals.” These remarks got here because the UFC continues to advertise Freedom 250 as a part of the White Home’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
He additionally tied the problem to funding, saying, “If you’re doing all these items, internet hosting sporting occasions, it’s actually outdoors what the objective of the federal government is meant to be as a result of our tax {dollars} and assets are funding this operation.”
Mitchell then widened his criticism, saying, “I’m not stunned in any respect. We ought to have the ability to criticize our personal nation, not to mention a overseas nation. [Israel] is the one nation you’re not allowed to criticize. One thing’s gonna change, as a result of evil empires don’t final endlessly.”
Mitchell has a historical past of drawing consideration for political feedback, and earlier this 12 months he confronted backlash for remarks extensively condemned as antisemitic and for Holocaust denial, which UFC CEO Dana White called “past disgusting” on the time.
Mitchell additionally took a sharper political line in feedback reported earlier, accusing the UFC of utilizing the White House card to push Donald Trump’s picture. In that model of his criticism, he mentioned the promotion was attempting to “make individuals worship antichrist Donald Trump,” framing the June 14 present as one thing larger than a sports activities occasion and tying it on to Trump’s political model.
Luna accepted the short-notice matchup for June 6 and instructed reporters at media day that he expects to deal with Mitchell’s grappling and benefit from the chance. He mentioned he believes he can take Mitchell down and strike with him, whereas additionally describing himself as “disciplined” heading into the battle.
