Bryce Mitchell, a featherweight UFC fighter known as «Thug Nasty,» sparked outrage after making controversial statements about Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust on a podcast. Following intense criticism from fans,

Mitchell responded just days after his comments set the internet on fire. Despite saying outright controversial things about Hitler and the Holocaust, White revealed that there would be no disciplinary action taken against Mitchell. White revealed that Mitchell was exercising his "free speech," and that "we don't have to like it.

UFC President Dana White lambasted fighter Bryce Mitchell’s comments in defense of Adolf Hitler on Thursday, saying he was “beyond disgusted” by statements Mitchell made on his podcast earlier in the week.

"I've heard a lot of dumb and ignorant (stuff) said over the years, but this is probably the worst," Dana White said.

UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has apologised for calling Adolf Hitler a “good guy” and denying the Holocaust, after drawing widespread criticism for his words. Last week, Mitchell came under fire for his comments,

In an Instagram statement released Saturday, UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell offered an about-face apology for a series of recent “insensitive” comments praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. “I was definitely not trying to offend anybody,