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Josh Hokit makes offensive remarks after UFC Freedom 250 fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

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Summary

Following his victory at the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House, Josh Hokit made controversial remarks referencing Michelle Obama. The comments were characterized as racist and sexist, attracting significant criticism. Hokit secured a second-round knockout of Derrick Lewis, which may position him for a title shot against the winner of the heavyweight bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. Calls for Hokit to reflect on his words have emerged, given the trash-talking culture in MMA.

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By the Numbers

•Josh Hokit won by second-round KO at UFC Freedom 250.
•Hokit's remarks about Michelle Obama have drawn widespread condemnation.
•He trains at Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque.
•Hokit remains undefeated at 10-0 in his MMA career.
•His fight sets him up for a potential heavyweight title shot.

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What they're saying

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Michelle Obama consistently ranks among the most-admired women in the United States and the world. She’s a former first lady and the mother of two daughters. She has no need to care about what some MMA fighter says about her, or to respond, no matter the stage from which said idiot said what he said. Yet, it seems a response is necessary. What Josh Hokit said after his fight on Sunday’s UFC ...
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