UFC President Dana White said in an interview with Fox News that the promotion does not plan to participate in "propaganda events" and organize special evenings in support of the LGBT community. According to White, the league adheres to the principle of neutrality: the orientation of the fighters does not matter as long as they enter the octagon.
info UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the largest Sports company and promotion, specializing in holding tournaments on mixed martial arts (MMA). The league organizes professional fights, forms ratings (including the top 15 best fighters in different categories and a rating regardless of weight categories - p4p), as well as holds major tournaments and events. Both men and women compete in the UFC. The most famous UFC fighters: Islam Makhachev, Conor McGregor, Elijah Topuria, Sean O'Malley, and Georges St-Pierre.
What happened?
Dana White answered a question about the possible support of the LGBT community from the UFC against the backdrop of the recent scandal in Major League Baseball (MLB). There, some players openly refused to participate in support actions. White, known for his harsh statements, stressed that the question is not why the league He doesn't want to events, but why it must to do this.
What is the position of the head of the UFC?
White insists that the personal lives of fighters should not become a topic for discussion by the organization. Here are the main theses of his speech:
White said, "I don't care who you are, what you are, what you do. We don't talk about it." The head of the promotion noted that there are probably gays among the top 15 fighters, and there are definitely lesbians in the women's divisions, but the league does not focus on this.
White claims that the UFC is actively involved in charity, but it does not do it for attention. "I will not be photographed with a fat check in my hands near children running by. We do it because we have to. Not for the sake of hype," he explained.
Why is this being discussed?
Critics and fans often point to the inconsistency of the UFC's policy on neutrality. Although White opposes "political" actions, many observers consider the tournament to be UFC White House the most politicized and patriotic event.
White himself believes that there is no need to "run around and prove to everyone that you have done something good," regardless of what group is being helped - LGBT, African Americans or someone else. At the moment, the league's position remains unchanged: sports should stand apart from social activation and ideological campaigns.
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