Josh Hokit won his match against Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn on June 15, 2026. Following his victory, Hokit made a statement during an interview with Joe Rogan, saying, “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” The audience had mixed reactions, with some laughing and others surprised by his comments. Rogan did not respond to Hokit’s statement, concluding the interview by introducing him. The event featured notable attendees, including former President Donald Trump, UFC CEO Dana White, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The fight was streamed on Paramount+, which has faced scrutiny over a recent lawsuit settlement with Trump and staff changes at CBS's 60 Minutes.
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UFC Fighter Makes Controversial Statement About Michelle Obama After Victory
At the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 15, 2026, Josh Hokit won his match against Derrick Lewis and made a controversial statement about Michelle Obama during an interview with Joe Rogan. The audience reacted with mixed responses, and the event was attended by several notable figures, including former President Donald Trump.
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