Josh Hokit responds to Daniel Cormier after UFC Freedom 250
MMA Fighting • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Josh Hokit made headlines after UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, for controversial remarks about former First Lady Michelle Obama following his victory over Derrick Lewis. The comments drew widespread criticism, including from UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, who expressed disappointment despite their relationship. Hokit responded aggressively, referring to Cormier in disparaging terms and suggesting his actions aim to provoke. There is speculation regarding the possibility of a fight between the two, although Cormier has not competed since 2020.
- •Hokit fought Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 event.
- •His comments about Michelle Obama sparked widespread backlash.
- •Daniel Cormier criticized Hokit but there is no indication of a fight.
- •Hokit retains an aggressive public persona, desiring to elicit reactions.
- 2:00 PMMMA Fighting — Josh Hokit responds to ‘fat cow pig’ Daniel Cormier’s criticism of his antics
"WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Josh Hokit speaks to Joe Rogan following his win in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Josh Hokit does not care if his antics upset you. In fact, that’s what he’s going for. Hokit was one of the biggest stories coming out of UFC White House, not for his win over Derrick Lewis — a fight that didn’t quite live up to the hype — but for the comments he made afterward, calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man. In an event that was advertised as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, Hokit’s comments stood in stark contrast to the rest of the evening and drew criticism from a wide swath of people. One of those critics was UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, who has some relationship with Hokit but admitted to being disappointed with Hokit’s latest controversy. And true to form, Hokit did not respond tactfully. I’ve been nothing but nice to this fat cow pig… I’m not here for unity, in reality there will never be unity… I come to divide people’s faces… if you don’t like it then come do something about it… https://t.co/hTrO4x0qK0 — The Incredible Hok (@Josh_HokitUFC) June 20, 2026 I’ve been nothing but nice to this fat cow pig… I’m not here for unity, in reality there will never be unity… I come to divide people’s faces… if you don’t like it then come do something about it… If Hokit is trying to set up a fight with Cormier, that’s unlikely to bear fruit. The UFC Hall of Famer is 47 years old and has not competed since 2020.
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