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Josh Hokit Refuses To Apologise Over 'Michelle Obama Is a Man' Comment, Saying It's a 'Compliment'

UFC fighter Josh Hokit refuses to apologise for his controversial comment about Michelle Obama, citing free speech and misunderstanding, despite criticism from UFC's Dana White.

International Business Times UK

UFC fighter who called Michelle Obama a man claims he was ‘giving her a compliment’

UFC president Dana White said the widely-criticized statement at UFC Freedom 250 was ‘nasty and false’. Josh Hokit has now tried to defend himself

The Independent UK

Viewership for Trump’s UFC fights 117 million short of Dana White’s Super Bowl-level prediction

UFC president Dana White had bullishly predicted ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ for the event

The Independent UK

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Bono Pays Tribute to Michelle Obama With Surprise 'City of Blinding Lights' Lyric Change After Slur Controversy

Bono delivered a personalised rendition of 'City of Blinding Lights' to honour Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center, amidst controversy from a conspiracy theory about the former First Lady.

International Business Times UK

UFC fighter reveals the six words he whispered to Trump after big win at UFC White House fight

The UFC fighter said the atmosphere of the White House fight felt ‘different’ than others

The Independent UK

UFC fight can't hide MAGA men's weakness

Calling Michelle Obama a “man” won't make up for losing the Iran war

Salon

Conservatives and Progressives Condemn UFC Fighter After Michelle Obama Smear, as Her Presidential Center Opens This Week

UFC fighter Josh Hokit turned the biggest win of his career into a national backlash after using a post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a false and offensive conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama. The reaction was swift and unusually broad.

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'What A F***ing A--hole': Jon Stewart Unleashes F-Bomb On UFC Fighter Over Michelle Obama Slur

Jon Stewart erupts on The Daily Show after UFC fighter Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama remark at UFC Freedom 250 sparks backlash, media debate, and political controversy at the White House event.

International Business Times UK

Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama

Josh Hokit’s comment, made after the match at the White House, was condemned widely, but not by the president

The Guardian - US

Josh Hokit knocked out his opponent at Trump’s White House UFC event, then immediately turned to insulting Michelle Obama

Brought up a widely circulated conspiracy theory.

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UFC fighters at the White House got paid with Trump family stablecoins—but an ethics expert says a gap in the law allows this

The use of USD1 for UFC bonuses exposes how presidential exemptions from key ethics rules blur the line between public duty and private profit.

Fortune

Michelle Obama Resurfaced Speech Silences Josh Hokit After Vile UFC Fight Comment Claiming Former First Lady Is a 'Man'

UFC fighter Josh Hokit's controversial remark at the White House reignites interest in Michelle Obama's 2014 speech, highlighting dignity and womanhood. The internet responds with a powerful counter-narrative.

International Business Times UK

Obamas announce next move for their production company after end of Netflix deal

Couple ended their eight-year first-look deal with Netflix in April

The Independent UK

Dana White condemns UFC fighter’s ‘nasty’ comments about Michelle Obama

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The Mary Sue

A Random UFC Fighter Insults Michelle Obama, The Internet Sighs

UFC Freedom 250’s most-talked about moment isn’t anything from the actual fights. It’s one of these athletes insulting Michelle Obama. The White House played host to UFC Freedom 250 over the weekend. And, unfortunately the spectacle was all out there for the world to see. Josh Hokit used his moment…

Salon

Trump's UFC bash a gift to billionaires

The White House was privatized for the financial benefit of Trump's wealthy allies

The Independent UK

The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama ‘a man’

Sunny Hostin described Trump’s response as ‘beneath the dignity of the Office of the President of the United States’

International Business Times UK

Joe Rogan Stunned as UFC Heavyweight Josh Hokit Jokes About Michelle Obama Looking Like a Man

Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, but his controversial comment about Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan stole the spotlight.

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The Guardian - US

Controversy and a corporate spectacle under the Claw: Trump’s birthday fight night at the White House

Despite a last-ditch legal bid to block the event, the White House spent the night as a marketing department for the private fighting company

The Economic Times

"Michelle Obama is a man": UFC heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit makes controversial remarks at White House lawn after defeating Derrick Lewis

Michelle Obama Josh Hokit: UFC fighter Josh Hokit made a controversial statement about Michelle Obama after winning at UFC Freedom 250. The comment, made on the White House lawn, quickly went viral. This remark overshadowed his victory and drew widespread reactions online. Joe Rogan's brief interview conclusion also gained attention.…

The Guardian - US

California governor Gavin Newsom accuses Donald Trump of directing DoJ to investigate him and his wife – as it happened

Newsom accuses president of ‘coming after me because I am considering running for president’; justice department has yet to comment on claim

International Business Times UK

Who Is Josh Hokit? UFC Heavyweight Draws Attention With Michelle Obama Comment After White House Win

Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis with a second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250, but his post-fight comments about Michelle Obama drew significant attention and sparked online debate.

The Independent UK

UFC fighter yells Michelle Obama conspiracy theory during White House event

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear

Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria in the main event as a night of military pageantry, political theater and cage fighting veered into conspiracy-laden culture-war rhetoric

The Independent UK

Justin Gaethje scores huge upset over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House to realise career-long dream

Gaethje won undisputed UFC gold at the third time of asking – and he did so by forcing a corner stoppage as Topuria lost for the first time

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