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Dana White criticizes Josh Hokit for comments about Michelle Obama

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:14 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Dana White criticizes Josh Hokit for comments about Michelle Obama
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 8:34 PMESPN — UFC's Hokit disparages Michelle Obama at WH
  • 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’
  • 5:26 PMDeadline — White House Praises UFC Fighter’s Victory, Doesn’t Condemn Michelle Obama Comment - Deadline
  • 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White Slams UFC Fighter’s ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ Comment: ‘Hate That Kind of Nonsense’
  • 4:34 PMVariety — UFC Boss Dana White Condemns Fighter Josh Hokit for Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’: ‘I Hate That Kind of Nonsense’ - Variety
What they're saying
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UFC fighter Josh Hokit targeted Michelle Obama during his post-fight comments at Sunday's UFC White House event, saying the former First Lady "is a man."

— ESPNby Michael Rothstein
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UFC boss Dana White condemned Josh Hokit's 'Michelle Obama is a man' comment at the White House Freedom 250 event, calling it 'nasty and false.'

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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.

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