Sean Strickland HATES Bryce Mitchell apologizing for Hitler comment: “Be a piece of sh**”
With just a few days before his championship fight at UFC 312, Sean Strickland reacts to Bryce Mitchell's antisemitic comments.
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Sean Strickland reacts to Bryce Mitchell's pro-Hitler comments (Image via Imago/The Pulitzer Prizes)
Sean Strickland is set to face Dricus Du Plessis in a rematch at UFC 312 in the headliner bout. However, just a few days before the fight, Strickland addressed the press and discussed several intriguing topics. During this session, the former UFC middleweight champion also responded to the recent controversy surrounding UFC featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell.
The Arkansas-born UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell recently found himself in hot water due to his antisemitic comments made on a publicly accessible platform. Shortly after this controversial topic emerged, Sean Strickland shared his thoughts on the matter. Notably, the former UFC middleweight champion expressed his disappointment with Mitchell during this discussion.
You know the thing that annoyed me about Bryce is he f*king apologized, you’re going to be a piece of sh**, dude, you’ve got to just double down and be a piece of sh**.
Sean Strickland via UFC 312 Media-Day press conference (Check from 1:41)
Strickland was particularly displeased with Mitchell’s lack of accountability, especially since the UFC featherweight didn’t take much time to apologize. However, the Arkansas-born fighter had his reasons for his statements. After making controversial comments about Adolf Hitler being an effective leader who only took necessary steps for the betterment of Germany, Mitchell faced significant backlash.
UFC CEO Dana White, along with several prominent figures in the UFC community, criticized ‘Thug Nasty’ for his comments. A few UFC legends, including Chael Sonnen, even called for punishment for the featherweight fighter due to his antisemitic remarks. Despite Mitchell issuing apologies, there might still be some lingering doubts about his potential support for Nazi ideologies.
Is Bryce Mitchell associated with Nazi beliefs?
Bryce Mitchell is one of the promising MMA fighters in the UFC featherweight division. Since making his promotional debut six to seven years ago, he has consistently performed well and defeated many formidable opponents. Most recently, the Arkansas-born fighter decisively defeated Kron Gracie. Despite his impressive fight record, Mitchell is also known for his vibrant personality.
Over the years, Mitchell has emerged as one of the most controversial figures in the UFC community. The Arkansas-born MMA fighter frequently discusses various intriguing topics and makes provocative statements, which often lead to significant public scrutiny.
A recent example of this was his rant in support of Adolf Hitler, which drew considerable backlash. In response, Sean Strickland addressed Mitchell’s potential association with Nazi ideologies.
I don’t think Bryce is a Nazi. I think Bryce is a f**king idiot from Arkansas who is not educated, and I think Bryce is just feeding into the propaganda. How many people actually agree with him? I don’t… Bryce, you’re a f**king idiot. You should not have said that.
Sean Strickland via UFC 312 Media-Day presser (Check from 3:53)
Interestingly, both Strickland and Mitchell share a strong camaraderie. Like the UFC featherweight, ‘Tarzan’ often engage in contentious matters. However, despite their friendship, Strickland expressed his displeasure with Mitchell, and made derogatory statements about him. Now, it remains to be seen whether Mitchell will respond to these comments.
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