Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama UFC White House comments sparks outrage

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Josh Hokit might have hit a new low with his post-victory remarks.

After beating Derrick Lewis by second-round TKO in their heavyweight fight, Hokit began, “I’m man with the plan, the beast that’s ready to feast. You know what, (expletive) this speech.’’

First, Hokit shouted out Trump for holding the event.

Then he acknowledged his “lord and savior.’’

Then things took a turn for the worse. Much worse.

“Now listen, Alex Pereira, I’m going to chama on your mama,’’ he said. “And lastly, Michelle O’Bama is a man! Am I right, America?’’

The response from Joe Rogan, who conducts the in-ring interviews?

“Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokit,'' Rogan said.

Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama comment reactions​

Josh Hokit's remarks about Michelle Obama sparked a wave of reactions across social media. Here are a few:

Josh Hokit just ended his post-fight speech at the White House UFC event by yelling "Michelle Obama is a man!"

A disgraceful spectacle through and through

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 15, 2026

Oh that was nice. Josh Hokit ended his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan by calling Michelle Obama a man. Nothing says let’s celebrate America quite like that. Truly special. #UFCFreedom250

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 15, 2026

The fighter yelling “Michelle Obama is a man,” at an official White House event to honor America is utterly unacceptable and the administration should denounced it in no uncertain terms.

— David Marcus (@BlueBoxDave) June 15, 2026

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Josh Hokit targets Michelle Obama after UFC White House victory

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