Paulo Costa and 4 other UFC fighters with controversial political opinions

#2. Paulo Costa

Unlike the Sean Stricklands and Colby Covingtons of the world, Paulo Costa does not play a character whenever he veers into political discussions. The Brazilian bruiser is known for being a supporter of right-wing politician and current Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Costa is on record suggesting that a woman's right to an abortion should be mirrored by allowing people to choose whether they should be vaccinated.

Furthermore, the Brazilian threw his support behind Russian President Vladimir Putin at the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He described Putin as a strong leader before describing American President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron as weak. The Brazilian also shares the widely held belief of political conservatives that he should not wear face masks during the ongoing COVID pandemic, among a slew of other controversial opinions.

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#1. Bryce Mitchell

Bryce Mitchell is a bizarre presence in the UFC. Inside the octagon, he is an undefeated grappler whose combination of wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu renders him a force to be reckoned with. Outside the cage, Mitchell is as controversial with his politics as anyone. Specifically, 'Thug Nasty' believes in several outlandish conspiracy theories in regards to firearms.

Bryce Mitchell's believes that the mass shootings that have been plaguing the United States are part of a government conspiracy to introduce a change in legislation to prevent assault rifles from being sold to ordinary citizens. He further claimed that he would never relinquish ownership of his guns due to his belief that the government would otherwise starve him and his fellow Americans.