Josh Hokit Defends Controversial Comment About Michelle Obama

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - UFC fighter Josh Hokit

Newsweek - Michelle Obama

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - Josh Hokit defended his comments about Michelle Obama being "a man."

Newsweek - Hokit stated that calling Michelle Obama a man was intended as a compliment.

WHY:

Newsweek - Hokit believed it was a "perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with the freedom of speech."

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 17:46 UTC)

UFC fighter Josh Hokit is defending his controversial comments about Michelle Obama, which he described as intended to be a compliment. Hokit stated that calling Michelle Obama a man was meant to showcase the freedom of speech in the country. He believes this was a perfect opportunity to demonstrate how great the nation is in allowing such expressions.