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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

Dana White condemns UFC fighter’s ‘nasty’ comments about Michelle Obama

  • UFC heavyweight champion Josh Hokit publicly claimed " Michelle Obama is a man" during a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House.
  • UFC President and CEO Dana White denounced Hokit's "nasty and false" remarks, stating he is "completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families."
  • Hokit's unprompted comments sparked widespread backlash from both Republican and Democratic figures, including Fox News columnist David Marcus and Democratic Congressman Christian Menefee.
  • Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III also condemned Hokit's statement.
  • The White House has not yet publicly commented on the incident, and it remains unclear if Hokit will face consequences for his remarks.

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