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UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell Calls Evolution 'Satanic Lies'

4/2/2025

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UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has ignited a firestorm with his bold assertion that evolution and the Big Bang are "satanic lies." As he prepares to face Jean Silva at UFC 314 on April 12, Mitchell claims Silva is demonically possessed, casting their upcoming fight as a clash of good versus evil. His provocative statements have sparked widespread public debate and backlash.

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UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has ignited a firestorm with his bold assertion that evolution and the Big Bang are "satanic lies." As he prepares to face Jean Silva at UFC 314 on April 12, Mitchell claims Silva is demonically possessed, casting their upcoming fight as a clash of good versus evil. His provocative statements have sparked widespread public debate and backlash.