UFC fighter Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis for the heavyweight title at the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14, but the internet is calling the shocking tirade that followed “disgraceful.”
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At the end of his victory speech, Hokit grabbed the mic from Joe Rogan and shouted “Last thing: Michelle Obamais a man! Am I right America?” Watch the stunning video for yourself:
Josh Hokit says Michelle Obama is a man after defeating Derrick Lewis at the White House lawn pic.twitter.com/Dh3U3LmKG7
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) June 15, 2026
The internet was shocked by the insulting diatribe, with one person posting, “A disgraceful spectacle through and through.” Another added, “This is an American event and to slander our American leaders I never understood,” while a third wrote, “On White House grounds too that s–t isn’t even funny.”
Others were frustrated to see Rogan laughing in the background and to have commentators not acknowledge the insult. “The crazy part was no apology from UFC or the announcers saying they don’t condone that behavior. SMH,” said one commenter. Another added, “This is NOT OKAY! People better speak up!”
Just one day earlier, Hokit seemingly vomited at the official weigh in press conference for the event.
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He wobbled up to the scale looking dizzy and mumbled “So what, maybe I was drinking last night.”
“But who wouldn’t be?” he continued, and then, in reference to Lewis, added, “I have a giant black man that wants to knock me out.”
Josh Hokit showed up to the weigh-ins "drunk" and threw up on himself 😭
"So what, maybe I was drinking last night. Who wouldn't be. I have a giant black man that wants to knock me out." pic.twitter.com/YP02EnjmSS
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 13, 2026
Josh Hokit’s History of Controversy
Hokit, who goes by “The Incredible Hok,” is known for his crazy antics and offensive persona in the sport, and this is far from his first controversy.
Following a victory at UFC 324 in January 2026, Hokit sparked backlash when he ended a post-fight interview by claiming that WNBA star Brittney Griner “is a man,” which UFC CEO Dana White later said he did not support.
Earlier in his UFC career, his trash-talking antics led to confrontations with fellow fighters including Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, and Jiří Procházka. His behavior at press conferences and weigh-ins often include interrupting other fighters and staging bizarre stunts, and he’s drawn criticism from both peers and fans of the sport.
