UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Calls Michelle Obama “A Man” At White House Event, Condemned by Dana White & More

A major UFC event at the White House has found itself overshadowed by controversy after fighter Josh Hokit ignited backlash with inflammatory comments aimed at former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Fresh off defeating Derrick Lewis by TKO during UFC Freedom 250 – staged on the White House South Lawn as part of celebrations tied to Donald Trump‘s 80th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary – Hokit used his post-fight interview to push a widely debunked conspiracy theory about Obama.

He made the shocking comment to the crowd:

“And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”

The remark quickly sparked criticism online, with many calling out the spread of harmful misinformation on such a high-profile platform.

Even UFC boss Dana White reportedly distanced himself from the moment, condemning the attack; he told TIME:

“I understand that the Obama’s are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families, Everyone know my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.”