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UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment”

UFC fighter Josh Hokit is defending his use of a slur against Michelle Obama, claiming the comment was intended as a compliment.

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📍 How it ended

UFC fighter Josh Hokit faced backlash for referring to Michelle Obama as a "man" during a fight, which he insisted was meant as a compliment. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 20d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

UFC fighter Josh Hokit has sparked controversy after calling Michelle Obama a "man" during a fight. In his first interview following UFC Freedom 250, Hokit stated he thought he was giving her a compliment and declared that he will never backtrack from his statements.

Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline emphasizes Hokit's refusal to apologize. Other reports from Yahoo Sports and bet.com highlight reactions from public figures, including Cam Newton, who called the comment "tasteless," and Dricus du Plessis, who warned that the offensive remark is "going to cost him.

Attention now turns to the fallout from the remarks, which drew praise from Donald Trump. Additionally, People.com reports that Alexis Ohanian has responded to criticism regarding his attendance at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

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Quick answers

How did Josh Hokit describe his comments about Michelle Obama?

Hokit stated that calling her a "man" was meant to be a "compliment."

Who has criticized Hokit's remarks?

Cam Newton referred to the comment as "tasteless," and Dricus du Plessis warned it would likely cost the fighter.

What was the reaction of Donald Trump to the situation?

According to Yahoo Sports, Donald Trump praised the UFC fighter.

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Josh Hokit Michelle Obama UFC UFC Freedom 250

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