Dana White criticizes Josh Hokit for comments about Michelle Obama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White condemned heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit for making a derogatory remark about Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview at the UFC Freedom 250 event, which took place on the White House Lawn. After Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis, he jokingly said, 'Michelle Obama is a man,' igniting backlash online. White expressed his disapproval, stating he opposes 'nasty and false things' said about families, despite his support for free speech. The comments were made during an event attended by President Trump, further drawing criticism from various commentators and politicians. Hokit was added to the event's lineup at Trump's request after Lewis's earlier fight victory.
- •Dana White spoke against Hokit’s comment at the UFC Freedom 250.
- •Hokit made the comment after defeating Derrick Lewis.
- •White emphasized his opposition to disparaging remarks about families.
- •The event was attended by President Trump and was held on the White House Lawn.
- •Hokit's inclusion in the event came at Trump's request.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White Denounces Fighter Calling Michelle Obama a Man at White House: ‘Hate That Kind of Nonsense’
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White Slams UFC Fighter’s ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ Comment: ‘Hate That Kind of Nonsense’
"UFC President Dana White told TIME on Monday he did not approve of one of his fighters calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man.
"UFC CEO Dana White has denounced heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit's joke calling former First Lady Michelle Obama "a man."
"The unprompted comments have prompted widespread backlash
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:32 PMUFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’
The unprompted comments have prompted widespread backlash
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:09 PMDana White Denounces Fighter Calling Michelle Obama a Man at White House: ‘Hate That Kind of Nonsense’
UFC President Dana White told TIME on Monday he did not approve of one of his fighters calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:14 PMDana White Slams UFC Fighter’s ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ Comment: ‘Hate That Kind of Nonsense’
UFC CEO Dana White has denounced heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit's joke calling former First Lady Michelle Obama "a man."
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