Josh Hokit insults Michelle Obama after knockout at UFC Freedom 250
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Josh Hokit scored a second-round TKO victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 held at the White House on June 14, 2026. Following his win, Hokit made a controversial remark about Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview, declaring, "Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?" His antics continued a pattern of provocative statements, which included calling out Alex Pereira and praising former President Donald Trump. This event was notable for being historic due to its location, though Hokit's comments overshadowed the occasion. Hokit improved his record to 10-0, raising questions about his next fight in the heavyweight division.
- •Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis by TKO in round two.
- •Post-fight, Hokit insulted Michelle Obama during an interview.
- •Hokit called out Alex Pereira following his victory.
- •Event held at the White House for UFC Freedom 250.
- •Hokit remains undefeated with a record of 10-0.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama comment at UFC White House sparks outrage
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit insults Michelle Obama in UFC Freedom 250 victory speech
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — UFC fighter Josh Hokit yells ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ after winning bout at the White House
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit makes strange Michelle Obama callout during post-win interview at UFC White House card
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama UFC White House comments sparks outrage
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit Makes Crude Michelle Obama Insult After KO at UFC Freedom 250
"Controversial UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit won again at UFC Freedom 250 and he also might have struck a nerve with a wild insult aimed at Michelle Obama.
"Josh Hokit followed his UFC White House victory by targeting Michelle Obama. Here is what was said:
"After beating Derrick Lewis in his White House bout, Hokit made a statement about Michelle Obama.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:01 PMJosh Hokit's Michelle Obama comment at UFC White House sparks outrage
Josh Hokit followed his UFC White House victory by targeting Michelle Obama. He went pretty low.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:45 AMJosh Hokit insults Michelle Obama in UFC Freedom 250 victory speech
Hokit made the remarks following his TKO victory over Derrick Lewis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:42 AMUFC fighter Josh Hokit yells ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ after winning bout at the White House
Hokit made the controversial statement after knocking out Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:37 AMJosh Hokit makes strange Michelle Obama callout during post-win interview at UFC White House card
After beating Derrick Lewis in his White House bout, Hokit made a statement about Michelle Obama.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:24 AMJosh Hokit's Michelle Obama UFC White House comments sparks outrage
Josh Hokit followed his UFC White House victory by targeting Michelle Obama. Here is what was said:
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:17 AMJosh Hokit Makes Crude Michelle Obama Insult After KO at UFC Freedom 250
Controversial UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit won again at UFC Freedom 250 and he also might have struck a nerve with a wild insult aimed at Michelle Obama.
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