UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says he will not apologise for controversial remarks he made about former first lady Michelle Obama during a UFC event held on the White House grounds. Hokit insists he has no regrets and frames the comments as something he stands by, while also shifting focus to his upcoming title bid.
Multiple outlets report that Dana White criticised the remarks and that Daniel Cormier also condemned them. Hokit is described as defending his decision to make the comments on the White House site, with some coverage saying he argues the controversy raised his profile. Context across the reports is that the remarks followed a bout on a UFC White House card, and the event is linked to President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Coverage then connects the controversy to Hokit’s next heavyweight title opportunity at UFC 334.
Across outlets, most details align: the refusal to apologise, the White House setting, the backlash from major UFC figures, and the move to his title fight. Differences mainly concern how outlets characterise the comments (e.g., “bully pulpit,” “disgusting,” or “irresponsible”) and the prominence of each condemnation in their lead.
