Jack Osbourne Responds to UFC Event Backlash
Jack Osbourne has addressed the criticism he faced for attending the UFC fight at the White House over the weekend, calling some of the negative feedback “completely insane and what’s the point?”
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, he discussed the reactions he received, highlighting comments like “I’m so disappointed” and “This is kind of gross.”
“I went to a sporting event, that’s all,” Osbourne clarified. “I didn’t go to make a political statement or support any politicians or foreign affairs. It was just about watching the UFC at the White House.”
Osbourne shared his lifelong passion for martial arts, which he began studying at six with taekwondo. He later practiced Muay Thai in Thailand during his late teens and early twenties and took up jiu-jitsu in his 30s. “I’ve been a fan of UFC and PRIDE matches since the early 2000s. It’s always been a part of my life,” he explained.
After receiving an invitation from UFC President Dana White, he remarked, “Of course I would go. Who wouldn’t? I can’t imagine someone turning it down just because they don’t like the president.” He dismissed the backlash as “ridiculous,” emphasizing, “It wasn’t a political event in my eyes. Just a fight at the White House. Who wouldn’t want to be there?”
Osbourne mentioned to his wife, who attended with him, that he believes more sporting events should take place at the White House, referencing how some past presidents have hosted events on the lawn.
He expressed frustration towards a fan who claimed his late father, Ozzy Osbourne, wouldn’t approve of his attendance. “You didn’t know my dad or where he stood,” he said. “Sure, he wrote ‘War Pigs,’ which is anti-war, but he wasn’t against attending UFC events or going to the White House.”
He pointed out that his father participated in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner during the Bush era, once showing excitement when former President Bush acknowledged him. Additionally, he recalled how Ozzie also visited wounded military personnel on USO tours.
“So basically, just shut up,” he concluded. “It’s ridiculous to drag my dad into this. I just went to support a sport I have a deep respect for, and that has been a significant part of my life. Deal with it. I’m sorry if you weren’t invited.”
