Josh Hokit calls Michelle Obama a man at White House UFC event
sportsJun 15, 2026
At UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis in the second round and then shouted that Michelle Obama is a man into a microphone. The unprecedented card was held at President Trump's request and included title fights Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane. Hokit's on-mic attack targeted former first lady Michelle Obama and highlighted questions about conduct and oversight for a professional sporting event staged on presidential grounds.
Key Highlights
Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis in the second round at UFC Freedom 250.
The fight took place on the South Lawn of the White House.
Hokit shouted that Michelle Obama is a man into the microphone after victory.
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