{"id":41727,"date":"2026-02-06T11:14:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/controversial-ufc-fighter-labeled-stupid-by-dana-white-opens-up-about-nerves-ahead-of-rematch\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:14:33","slug":"controversial-ufc-fighter-labeled-stupid-by-dana-white-opens-up-about-nerves-ahead-of-rematch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/controversial-ufc-fighter-labeled-stupid-by-dana-white-opens-up-about-nerves-ahead-of-rematch\/","title":{"rendered":"Controversial UFC Fighter Labeled &#8216;Stupid&#8217; by Dana White Opens Up About Nerves Ahead of Rematch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/controversial-ufc-fighter-labeled-stupid-by-dana-white-opens-up-about-nerves-ahead-of-rematch\/#Bryce_Mitchell_uncertain_if_UFC_will_offer_him_another_fight\" >Bryce Mitchell uncertain if UFC will offer him another fight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/controversial-ufc-fighter-labeled-stupid-by-dana-white-opens-up-about-nerves-ahead-of-rematch\/#Dana_White_criticizes_Bryce_Mitchell_for_controversial_public_remarks\" >Dana White criticizes Bryce Mitchell for controversial public remarks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>One of the most distinctive fighters in the UFC is already contemplating retirement.<\/p>\n<p>Dana White revealed that he hopes to see one UFC competitor depart the organization in 2025, sparking fan speculation about who he might be referring to.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s well-known that the UFC president hasn\u2019t always agreed with every athlete competing in the Octagon.<\/p>\n<p>Some fans speculated that a rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev could be the key, depending on how certain fights unfold.<\/p>\n<p>Another fighter mentioned by fans as a possible departure is uncertain whether he will continue competing in the UFC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Latest news:<\/strong> Dana White&#8217;s top aide admits the UFC missed out on signing the hottest free agent in mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bryce_Mitchell_uncertain_if_UFC_will_offer_him_another_fight\"><\/span>Bryce Mitchell uncertain if UFC will offer him another fight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bryce Mitchell earned a win last July by defeating Said Nurmagomedov, competing in the bantamweight division for the first time in his UFC career.<\/p>\n<p>The ex-&#8220;The Ultimate Fighter&#8221; contestant ended a five-fight winning streak by beating Edson Barboza in 2022, having previously fought at featherweight.<\/p>\n<p>Although his losses have only come against high-level fighters like Ilia Topuria, Josh Emmett, and Gian Silva, Mitchell\u2019s career has seen significant disruptions recently.<\/p>\n<p>His defeat to Silva at UFC 314 was a setback, especially since many fans supported him despite his controversial statements.<\/p>\n<p>Known as &#8220;Thug Nasty,&#8221; Mitchell recently appeared on Tim Welch\u2019s (Sean O\u2019Malley\u2019s coach) Redhawk recap where he was asked about his upcoming plans.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Not really. At this stage, I\u2019m just thankful for what I have. I\u2019m open to anything and just want one more fight,&#8221; Mitchell said. &#8220;They might not offer me any more fights, and if that happens, I\u2019ll keep working blue-collar jobs for the rest of my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Latest news:<\/strong> BKFC manager explains why Conor McGregor\u2019s recent UFC comeback commitment is different.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<em>Photo by Jeff Bottari\/Zuffa LLC<\/em><br \/>\n<em>LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; DECEMBER 07: Bryce Mitchell is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his victory in a featherweight bout against Kron Gracie of Brazil during UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dana_White_criticizes_Bryce_Mitchell_for_controversial_public_remarks\"><\/span>Dana White criticizes Bryce Mitchell for controversial public remarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many were surprised by Dana White\u2019s firm response to Bryce Mitchell\u2019s comments on the first episode of the ArkanSanity podcast.<\/p>\n<p>The UFC president called Mitchell\u2019s outburst &#8220;beyond disgusting&#8221; during a press conference held last January.<\/p>\n<p>White labeled Mitchell &#8220;a fool&#8221; but clarified that no disciplinary action would be taken against him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s freedom of speech,\u201d White explained. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great things about this sport. For those who dislike Bryce Mitchell, at least they\u2019ll see him all over TV expressing his views.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> Bryce Mitchell\u2019s uncertain future and Dana White\u2019s reaction highlight the ongoing tension between fighters\u2019 personal expressions and the UFC\u2019s public image. How this unfolds could influence the sport\u2019s handling of outspoken athletes and shape the landscape for both old and new stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most distinctive fighters in the UFC is already contemplating retirement. Dana White revealed that he hopes to see one UFC competitor depart the organization in 2025, sparking fan speculation about who he might be referring to. It&#8217;s well-known that the UFC president hasn\u2019t always agreed with every athlete competing in the Octagon. 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