UMVA has learned that UFC CEO Dana White has publicly condemned Josh Hokit’s shocking Michelle Obama joke during a recent post-fight press conference.
Hokit sparked outrage after his win against Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, when he made a series of provocative comments in the Octagon, including a remark about Michelle Obama being a man. The incident has ignited a heated debate about free speech and the boundaries of acceptable behavior in the public eye.
According to information obtained by UMVA, White defended Hokit’s right to free speech, but strongly condemned his remarks as “disgusting” and “f*cking stupid.” White’s comments have been seen as a significant rebuke to Hokit, while also highlighting the complexities of balancing free speech with accountability.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Hokit’s comments were met with a mixed reaction, with some people expressing outrage and others defending his right to express himself. The incident has raised important questions about the limits of free speech and the responsibilities that come with being a public figure.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that White previously spoke out against Hokit’s statement, saying that he was “completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families.” White’s latest comments on Saturday night reiterated his stance, while also highlighting his respect for past presidents, including Barack Obama.
In a remarkable display of respect, White recalled a personal encounter with Obama at his inauguration, where the former president was “the only one that turned around to me, couldn’t have been a nicer guy, and said, Congratulations on all your success and everything that you’ve done.” White’s words have been seen as a powerful rebuke to the toxic rhetoric that has become increasingly prevalent in public discourse.
White concluded by acknowledging the importance of free speech, while also expressing frustration with having to address incidents like Hokit’s comments. He noted that he “gotta listen to f*cking stupid sh*t like that sometimes, unfortunately, because I also believe in free speech.”
