Ozzy Osbourne’s son Jack Osbourne shared a video with his wife Aree to address the backlash they received after attending the UFC fight during the Freedom 250 event at the White House. The criticism came from the public and even from his sister Kelly Osbourne. Kelly publicly stated she disagreed with her brother’s decision to attend.
Jack spoke directly to those who claimed his late father Ozzy would have disapproved. He defended his choice to attend the sporting event and dismissed the negative comments directed at him and his family.
“Now as far as like the hateful comments. To the people saying Ozzy is rolling in his grave, I think one, my father absolutely is not. And two, he would have come with us. No, he would have been so excited to watch a UFC fight. And there’s nothing in ‘War Pigs’ that says do not go to a fight at the UFC,” he said.
Jack made clear he has no regrets and pushed back against those continuing to target him online.
“It’s ridiculous and I don’t know. I had a great time. I have no regrets going. And if you’re hating on me, my wife, my family, because I attended a sporting event, what does it say? Unfollow us. It’s not going to change my life ultimately,” he continued.
He also turned the focus back on those leaving hostile comments, questioning their motivations before briefly addressing his sister Kelly’s public remarks.
“I guess to the people that are saying that stuff, I think you should probably look at your own life if you’re feeling that passionate about something to go and comment on someone like her. I don’t know who’s worse, right? Am I a worse person for attending a sporting event at the White House or are you a worse person commenting saying that horrible thing?” he said. “Even old Kelly. I don’t care. Like Kelly can post what she wants.”
Jack’s response reflects the broader polarizing reaction that UFC Freedom 250 generated well beyond the world of mixed martial arts. The event was held at the White House grounds and drew a wide celebrity audience. It became one of the most politically charged sporting spectacles in recent memory, with attendance itself becoming a statement that many fans and public figures felt compelled to weigh in on.
UFC Freedom 250 featured a headline bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Topuria sustained visible injuries serious enough to result in a six-month medical suspension following the fight. The event also drew criticism from within the MMA community. Former champion Conor McGregor publicly blasted the UFC for inviting boxers and WWE stars to the White House event, arguing the promotion missed an opportunity to properly platform its own fighters.
The event was further overshadowed by a serious security threat. The FBI announced it had foiled a plot to carry out a mass casualty attack targeting the White House UFC event. Federal officials charged multiple suspects and identified the alleged ringleader as Abraham Alvarez. The disrupted plot added a significant layer of tension to an already controversial evening and drew widespread national attention to the event beyond its sporting context.
In the aftermath of UFC Freedom 250, UFC president Dana White moved to remove multiple fighters from the organization’s roster. The decision stirred further conversation within the MMA world about the event’s fallout. The combination of the security threat, internal roster changes, and the political optics of the White House setting ensured that Freedom 250 remained a flashpoint long after the final bell.
For Jack Osbourne, the decision to attend was ultimately a personal one rooted in his love of the sport, not a political declaration. His willingness to address the backlash head-on, including his sister’s public disagreement, signals that he has no intention of walking back his choice, regardless of the noise surrounding the event.
Source: Jack Osbourne – YouTube
