Daniel Cormier defends Michelle Obama after Josh Hokit post-fight comments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Daniel Cormier has responded to Josh Hokit's controversial remarks regarding Michelle Obama made after his victory over Derrick Lewis. Following Hokit's win at the White House card, he faced backlash for disparaging the former first lady in his post-fight interview. Cormier criticized Hokit's comments as unnecessary and stated that he missed an opportunity to gain support from fans. Cormier highlighted that Hokit is normally a decent person and questioned the need for such remarks. Dana White also expressed his discontent with Hokit's comments.
- •Josh Hokit wins against Derrick Lewis at the White House card
- •Hokit's disparaging remark about Michelle Obama causes backlash
- •Daniel Cormier defends Obama and criticizes Hokit's comments
- •Dana White expresses his dislike for Hokit's remarks
- •Cormier emphasizes Hokit's missed opportunity for fan support
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit blasts Daniel Cormier after ex-UFC champ criticised his Michelle Obama comments
- 8:05 AMGIVEMESPORT — Daniel Cormier's Strong Reaction to Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama Slur at UFC Freedom 250 - GiveMeSport
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier Slams Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama Insult, And He’s Spot-On
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier defends Michelle Obama after Josh Hokit’s White House remark
"Josh Hokit’s biggest UFC win was quickly overshadowed by what he said afterwards. After beating Derrick Lewis at the White House card, Hokit used his post-fight interview to make a disparaging remark about Michelle Obama.
"Daniel Cormier recently defended Michelle Obama after Josh Hokit’s post-fight comments at UFC Freedom 250. The former two-weight UFC champion said Hokit wasted a chance to gain fans after beating Derrick Lewis.
"UFC analyst Daniel Cormier ripped Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama insult at UFC Freedom 250 as gross and disgusting, arguing the White House stunt divided people.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:10 PMJosh Hokit blasts Daniel Cormier after ex-UFC champ criticised his Michelle Obama comments
Daniel Cormier recently defended Michelle Obama after Josh Hokit’s post-fight comments at UFC Freedom 250. The former two-weight UFC champion said Hokit wasted a chance to gain fans after beating Derrick Lewis.
- GIVEMESPORTJun 20, 2026, 8:05 AMDaniel Cormier's Strong Reaction to Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama Slur at UFC Freedom 250 - GiveMeSport
It's one of the biggest talking points from the White House.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:52 PMDaniel Cormier Slams Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama Insult, And He’s Spot-On
UFC analyst Daniel Cormier ripped Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama insult at UFC Freedom 250 as gross and disgusting, arguing the White House stunt divided people.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:46 PMDaniel Cormier defends Michelle Obama after Josh Hokit’s White House remark
Josh Hokit’s biggest UFC win was quickly overshadowed by what he said afterwards. After beating Derrick Lewis at the White House card, Hokit used his post-fight interview to make a disparaging remark about Michelle Obama.
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