UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit shares critical comments on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit publicly criticized the defense strategy in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children in January 2023, has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Her defense team attributes the actions to postpartum psychosis, while the state maintains the crimes were premeditated and intentional. Hokit posted remarks on social media questioning the medical defense, drawing comparisons to women holding positions in politics or voting. The case recently resulted in a mistrial on Friday, September 4. The public statements from the fighter have prompted discussion regarding the intersection of the ongoing trial and commentary from professional athletes.
- •Josh Hokit expressed skepticism regarding the insanity plea in the Lindsay Clancy case.
- •Lindsay Clancy has admitted to strangling her three children in early 2023.
- •The defense argues the actions resulted from undiagnosed postpartum psychosis.
- •The trial proceedings ended in a mistrial on September 4.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit weighs in on Lindsay Clancy case
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