Jos Hokit makes crude remarks about Michelle Obama after UFC win
Forbes • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:56 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jos Hokit made controversial comments about former First Lady Michelle Obama following his victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn. The event, attended by high-profile guests including the President, featured seven bouts and concluded with Justin Gaethje's upset win against Ilia Topuria for the Lightweight Championship. During a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Hokit stated, 'Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?' prompting Rogan to conclude the session without addressing the remarks. Additionally, a now-deleted post by UFC commentator Daniel Cormier sparked controversy before the event, involving allegations about rigged fights, which Eric Trump denied. The situation surrounding Cormier's post remains unclear.
- •Hokit won his fight against Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250.
- •The event took place on the White House lawn with notable attendees.
- •Justin Gaethje won the Lightweight Championship in the main event.
- •Daniel Cormier faced backlash over a deleted post regarding fight rigging allegations.
- 1:26 PMForbes — UFC At White House: Fighter Makes Crude Remarks About Michelle Obama After Win - Forbes
- 8:56 AMYahoo Sports — UFC At White House: Fighter Makes Crude Remarks About Michelle Obama After Win
"In a separate controversy, an apparent post made on ex-UFC star Daniel Cormier's X account showed alleged texts from Eric Trump, which the president’s son dismissed as AI generated.
"The controversial MMA event on the White House lawn had several high-profile attendees, including the President, athletes, billionaires, celebrities and political leaders.
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External links- ForbesJun 15, 2026, 1:26 PMUFC At White House: Fighter Makes Crude Remarks About Michelle Obama After Win - Forbes
In a separate controversy, an apparent post made on ex-UFC star Daniel Cormier's X account showed alleged texts from Eric Trump, which the president’s son dismissed as AI generated.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:56 AMUFC At White House: Fighter Makes Crude Remarks About Michelle Obama After Win
The controversial MMA event on the White House lawn had several high-profile attendees, including the President, athletes, billionaires, celebrities and political leaders.
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