In a controversial podcast appearance, UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell made headlines by claiming the Sandy Hook school tragedy “never happened,” adding to his growing list of contentious statements.
Mitchell, speaking on a recent podcast episode of Jake Shields’, expressed his views on mass casualty events, suggesting some incidents are “completely made up” and that questioning certain historical events can lead to severe consequences, referencing Alex Jones’ legal troubles.
“There’s the instances like Sandy Hook where it’s completely made up and the s*it never happened,” Mitchell stated during the interview. He went on to discuss theories about government involvement and “MK Ultra tactics” in various incidents.
The Arkansas native, known for his unorthodox beliefs including flat earth theory and skepticism toward NASA, has recently garnered attention for several controversial statements. Earlier, he made waves by citing the nursery rhyme “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” as evidence against NASA’s space research, and criticized public education systems, strongly advocating for homeschooling.
Mitchell, who holds a professional record of 17-2, has become increasingly vocal about various conspiracy theories. He has previously discussed his views on topics ranging from evolution to historical societies, and has made claims about alleged occult practices among elite groups.
His latest comments about Sandy Hook are likely to draw significant criticism, as similar claims have resulted in legal consequences for others who have made such statements. The fighter appears undeterred by potential backlash, maintaining his stance on various controversial topics despite possible professional ramifications.
The UFC athlete has also expressed strong views about child safety and education, advocating for homeschooling as a solution to various societal issues. “My number one solution seriously for school shootings – homeschool your kids and I’m that serious,” Mitchell stated during the podcast.
Shields isn’t a stranger to controvery either. In fact he just got called out by Alex Jones. Alex Jones addressed comments made by former MMA athlete Jake Shields, expressing his frustration with certain social media discourse.
Jones, speaking candidly about Shields without directly naming him, said “I’ve seen a lot of his stuff, but don’t really know much about him because usually, you know, what he’s saying, it just gets old.”
The InfoWars host went on to discuss his broader concerns about social media interactions and ideological obsessions. “My thing is I am into the knowledge of the world and the knowledge of the universe and this great, incredible experience that we’re all part of,” Jones stated.
He emphasized his focus on different interests, saying “I’m obsessed with freedom and my family and liberty and technology and ideas and engineering and art and literature and music and culture.”
The controversial media figure also touched on the challenges of engaging with various ideological groups, suggesting that meaningful dialogue is often difficult. Jones maintained that his broadcast style aims to make complex issues more accessible to his audience, stating “I’ve always tried to make my broadcast about things that people generally understand, and then I can bring in some terms and try to walk people into a more comprehensive way.”
These statements add to Mitchell’s growing list of controversial opinions, which have previously included criticism of mainstream media, scientific establishments, and various institutions. While his professional achievements in the octagon continue to earn respect, his public statements on sensitive topics have increasingly drawn attention and scrutiny.
