Josh Hokit won his heavyweight bout against Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn on Sunday night. However, what made news was his post-fight interview in which he screamed, “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”
His host, Joe Rogan, quickly wrapped up the bizarre interview. He did not address the comments and concluded: “Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokit.” It was streamed on Paramount+ and a section of the spectators reportedly laughed at Hokit's comments.
Ahead of delivering the expletive-ridden speech that included praise for Donald Trump and insults for the former First Lady, Hokit, gave Trump an item that he hung around the president's neck.
Donald Trump hosted mixed martial arts (MMA) fights on the White House lawn on Sunday, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his familys business interests.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) seven bouts are the first professional sporting event hosted at the White House in its history.
Who is Josh Hokit?
Joshua Seth Hokit was born in Bakersfield, California, on November 12, 1997. An elite athlete since his student days, Hokit had NFL opportunities with the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals—before switching to combat sports. According to available information, it took him just seven months since his release by the Cardinals to make his professional MMA debut.
He is known for his larger-than-life self-promotions and is nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," a play on "The Incredible Hulk." At 6'1" and around 233 pounds, he is one of the smallest fighters in the heavyweight circuit but makes up for it with his technical superiority thanks to his professional athletic background.
