Josh Hokit makes strange Michelle Obama callout during post-win interview at UFC White House card

The UFC Freedom 250 event is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated cards ever put together by Dana White — with the White House spectacle and a huge budget to build an outdoor cage on the lawn, a ton of eyes were on some notable fighters on Sunday night.

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One of those fighters, Josh Hokit, took advantage of the stage he found himself on, first by taking down Derrick Lewis. But it was the moments after his win that Hokit drew more attention online.

In his post-fight interview, Hokit didn’t just give a chain directly to President Donald Trump — he then walked off the octagon after calling Michelle Obama «a man.»

Here’s a look at Hokit’s callout of Michelle Obama and strange post-fight interview on Sunday.

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Josh Hokit post-fight interview

Hokit won via TKO against Lewis, then joined Joe Rogan for his post-fight interview with some interesting quotes expected, knowing his personality.

He first called out Alex Pereira, asking for a fight against the new heavyweight contender:

He wants to what?@Josh_HokitUFC outlines what is next for him following his win at #UFCWhiteHouse!

LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus!

[ UFC Freedom 250 Presented by @Cryptocom & @RamTrucks ] pic.twitter.com/5mA23LF6jH

— UFC (@ufc) June 15, 2026

Hokit was also seen gifting a chain to Trump prior to his interview:

🚨 Josh Hokit gifts President Trump his chain 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8pH9rubERq

— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) June 15, 2026

However, it was what Hokit said before leaving the stage that drew the most attention.

What did Josh Hokit say about Michelle Obama?

As his final statement before walking away from the interview, Hokit, out of the blue, said: «Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right America?»

Josh Hokit just called Michelle Obama a man in front of Donald Trump at the White House pic.twitter.com/NiOqsxp2Fm

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 15, 2026

On Monday, footage from CNN showed that in the moments after Hokit’s comments about Michelle Obama, Donald Trump took off the fighter’s chain that he had just received, per TMZ.

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Dana White statement on Josh Hokit comments

After UFC Freedom 250, Dana White texted a statement on Hokit’s comments about Michelle Obama to TIME.

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

Dana White text 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 knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.”https://t.co/ah6oGb9jog pic.twitter.com/1T5sQDcV5O

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) June 15, 2026

Josh Hokit controversy 

Sunday was certainly not the first time Hokit drew attention for his unique personality and interviews.

With the nickname «The Incredible Hoke,» Hoki — who spent two seasons on the 49ers’ practice squad in the NFL as a fullback after playing football at Fresno State — has built a character in the MMA world. Recently, his weigh-in for the Freedom 250 card went viral, as he appeared to throw up on himself and said «So what, maybe I was drinking last night.»

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

Hokit has continually had some interesting press conferences, especially surrounding UFC Freedom 250.

Here’s what Josh Hokit said to Derrick Lewis during their face off:

🗣️ «Don’t f*cking give up. Don’t take my glory away from me. Or I’ll find you in the parking lot after.» 😳 #UFCWhiteHouse https://t.co/U8072WYp2M pic.twitter.com/b6cOw3ShKf

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 14, 2026

Josh Hokit tried to grab the mic from Joe Rogan again

Joe refused to let it happen this time 😭 #UFCWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/eTFeLllkLp

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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 14, 2026