UFC President Says ‘No Leashes’ on Fighters, Defends Free Speech After Canada Event

Published on January 22, 2024

UFC President Dana White is defending the right of his fighters to say what they please after now-former champion Sean Strickland drew attention for his transgender-related comments prior to his Jan. 20 fight in Toronto. “I don’t give anybody a leash,” responded Mr. White during the post-event press conference, after a reporter asserted a “long leash” is given to UFC fighters regarding speech. “You are getting into territory of homophobia, transphobia…” said the reporter before being cut off. “Free speech. Control what people say? Going to tell people what to believe? Going to tell people… I don’t [expletive] tell any other human being what to think, and there’s no leashes on any of them. What is your question?” said Mr. White in response....

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