Dana White Calls Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama “Man” Comment “Nasty And False”

TLDR

Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis in the second round at UFC Freedom 250, but became controversial when he grabbed the mic afterward and called Michelle Obama a man during a pro wrestling-style promo. UFC President Dana White addressed the comment in a statement to TIME, calling it "nasty and false" and stating he was "completely against saying nasty and false things about people's families." The event featured significant WWE crossover presence with Roman Reigns, Triple H, Nick Khan, and Shane McMahon in attendance, and Hokit had entered using a remix of Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme while wearing red, white, and blue.