The UFC head honcho was asked about Gina Carano, the former MMA fighter-turned-actress who was fired from Disney’s “The Mandalorian” for a string of controversial social media posts ranging from blatant anti-Semitism to spreading disinformation and dangerous conspiracy theories. Instead of questioning Carano’s actions, White immediately came to her defence while attacking ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani.
“Leave her alone. We make mistakes, we all make mistakes,” White said during the UFC 258 pre-fight press conference. “For everybody to go in on her … I love how Ariel Helwani made it all about him, such a douche.