UFC fighter Josh Hokit makes political statements after victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Josh Hokit celebrated his victory over Derek Lewis at the White House on June 17, 2026, as he improved his record to 10-0. During his post-fight speech, Hokit made controversial remarks regarding former first lady Michelle Obama and WNBA star Brittney Griner. This is not the first instance; he had previously voiced similar opinions after a fight in January. UFC president Dana White mentioned he disapproved of Hokit’s past comments. Hokit’s statements have sparked discussions around the intersection of sports and politics.
- •Josh Hokit extends UFC record to 10-0 with a win over Derek Lewis.
- •Hokit makes inflammatory political statements during victory speech.
- •Dana White expresses disapproval of Hokit’s controversial remarks.
- •Hokit previously made similar comments about Brittney Griner in January.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — UFC fighter uses victory speech to deliver head-turning political message
"The 10-0 heavyweight made similar comments about WNBA star Brittney Griner after a January fight.
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