Bryce Mitchell’s foray into the world of podcasting led to a firestorm. Whether inside the Octagon in his post-fight interviews or behind a microphone, the Arkansas native has a penchant for speaking his mind. But controversy came knocking early for ‘Thug Nasty’ after the first episode of his ‘ArkanSanity’ podcast dropped.
His remarks about Adolf Hitler and other topics led to an enormous backlash with UFC CEO Dana White stating, “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant s— said over the years, but this is probably the worst.” Now, as he prepares for episode two, Mitchell’s making one thing clear, he isn’t backing down. In a fiery social media update, Bryce Mitchell took aim at critics and even singled out Elon Musk for allegedly censoring his content.
Bryce Mitchell readies another episode of ‘ArkanSanity’ as he takes aim at Elon Musk and “sensitive” audience
In a video from his Instagram, shared on X by @realkevinK, Mitchell confirmed that ‘ArkanSanity’ is here to stay. The UFC featherweight stated, “I want to let y’all know that episode 2 of ArkanSanity is coming. I do not care what anybody except God thinks about me and I’m not going to let a little bit of criticism stop me. In fact, I think that was a crazy amount of feedback for a first episode on a podcast. So I’m definitely not going to stop.”
Mitchell also had strong words for those who found his content offensive. “If you’re too sensitive for the show, then don’t watch it,” he stated bluntly. And he had one particular figure in his crosshairs—tech mogul, Elon Musk.
According to Mitchell, “Apparently Elon Musk is, cause he took my episode off of X, he ain’t for free speech”, before going into a tirade against his issues with Neuralink.
Bryce Mitchell Confirms He is making a Second Episode to his Podcast and mentions “if you don’t like it don’t watch it”
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— Kevin (@realkevink) February 18, 2025
Still, he’s adjusting his strategy for episode two. How? ‘Thug Nasty’ further shared, “So anyways episode 2 it ain’t gonna get censored. I’m gonna edit it real good make sure that everything is a politically correct.”
Mitchell’s defiant stance comes on the heels of widespread condemnation over remarks made in his podcast’s debut episode. While UFC boss Dana White did state, “It’s free speech,” and that the UFC will not be disciplining Mitchell, another UFC veteran believes there will be consequences that ‘Thug Nasty’ may not be aware of.
Chael Sonnen believes Mitchell’s punishment is already underway
Bryce Mitchell may not be facing official UFC sanctions, but that doesn’t mean he’s walking away unscathed. At least, not if Chael Sonnen is right. The former UFC title challenger and outspoken analyst believes that while Dana White has taken a hands-off approach, Mitchell’s questionable remarks won’t be forgotten.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sonnen shared, “Please understand, there’s a checks and balances for these guys that run their mouth or say something bad or say something that’s really offensive.”
Sonnen’s stance? The fallout may not come from the UFC directly, but Mitchell will feel it elsewhere, sponsors, fans, and the MMA community at large. He explained, “Mark my words, he’s having calls from whatever sponsors he’s got, he doesn’t have them anymore. In the best case scenario, they all got frozen – in a best case scenario.”
Even without an official punishment, Sonnen sees the writing on the wall. Words have weight, and in an industry where public image matters, he further shared, “Now, the audience is going to look at him different. Those things don’t go away. To pretend that there’s not a punishment, is not true.”
To wrap things up, Bryce Mitchell’s defiance may keep the ‘ArkanSanity’ podcast alive, but at what cost? While he frames his stance as unwavering faith, the reality is far more complicated. Public perception can be an unforgiving opponent, and as Chael Sonnen pointed out, the damage may already be done. Sponsors, fans, and the MMA world are watching closely. Will Mitchell double down and push forward, or will the weight of his words eventually take a toll? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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