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Joshua Hokit backs controversial Michelle Obama comment after UFC bout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Joshua Hokit backs controversial Michelle Obama comment after UFC bout
Summary

UFC fighter Joshua Hokit reiterated his comment about Michelle Obama during an interview with Ariel Helwani, stating that he intended it as a compliment. Following his victory at UFC Freedm 250, Hokit referred to the former First Lady as a 'man,' which he claimed was meant to highlight her resilience. He emphasized his view on free speech and declared he would not apologize for the remark. Dana White, president of UFC, expressed distaste for Hokit’s comments while supporting free speech. Discussions around his remarks continue to provoke public reaction.

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  • •Hokit fought at UFC Freedm 250 at the White House.
  • •He claimed his remark about Obama was a compliment.
  • •Dana White criticized the comment, despite supporting free speech.
  • •The backlash over Hokit's comments continues to unfold.
Latest Updates
  • 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — UFC fighter defends calling Michelle Obama a ‘man’ after Freedom 250 event
  • 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — UFC fighter who called Michelle Obama a man claims he was ‘giving her a compliment’
  • 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — UFC’s Joshua Hokit Says Michelle Obama Comment Was “Giving Her A Compliment”: “You’ll Never Hear Me Backtrack From What I Say”
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UFC fighter Josh Hokit doubled down on his description of former first lady Michelle Obama, claiming he meant no ill will when he called her “a man” after winning his bout at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. “I thought I was giving her a compliment,” he said on "The Ariel Helwani Show," prompting the host to inform him that no one received the remark that way. “Michelle Obama ...

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UFC fighter Joshua Hokit is doubling down on the comment he made about Michelle Obama after winning his bout at the UFC Freedm 250 event at the White House. In a new interview, Hokit explained that calling the former First Lady of the United States a “man” was intended as a “compliment.” “I thought I …

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UFC president Dana White said the widely-criticized statement at UFC Freedom 250 was ‘nasty and false’. Josh Hokit has now tried to defend himself

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