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Dana White Says He “Hates That Kind Of Nonsense” After Josh Hokit Used His Post-Fight Interview to Call Michelle Obama a Man

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Dana White texted TIME’s Sean Gregory that he understands the Obamas are public figures, but he’s “completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families.” He added, “Everyone knows my position on free speech, but I hate that kind of nonsense.”

The line came at the end of Josh Hokit’s post-fight interview with Joe Rogan on June 14. Hokit, who fights as “The Incredible Hok,” had just knocked out heavyweight Derrick Lewis in the third round. He thanked Trump for “having the balls” to put the event on, shouted out “my Lord and saviour Jesus Christ,” called out Alex Pereira, and closed with “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”

Tattooed MMA fighter in American flag shorts and cap bends down to shake hands with a man in a blue suit at ringside.
A heavily tattooed fighter in American-flag shorts bends down to greet President Donald Trump ringside during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026. Credit: White House / Daniel Torok.

Trump was in the front row. CNN reported he “appeared to show a faint smile.” Clips circulating online catch some of the crowd laughing and others looking stunned.

Bald man in black polo speaks at a UFC Freedom 250 podium on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with military honor guards lining both sides.
Standing at a UFC Freedom 250 podium flanked by rows of military honor guard, a speaker addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial during a press conference on June 12, 2026. Credit: White House / Molly Riley.

The room was stacked with senior Republican officials. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune were all in attendance at UFC Freedom 250, per The Hill.

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A bald man speaks at a UFC Freedom 250 podium on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at night, flanked by rows of military honor guards in dress uniforms.
Official White House Photo by Molly Riley
Tattooed MMA fighter in American flag shorts and cap bends down to shake hands with a man in a blue suit at ringside.
A heavily tattooed fighter in American-flag shorts bends down to greet President Donald Trump ringside during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026. Credit: White House Daniel Torok.
Bald man in black polo speaks at a UFC Freedom 250 podium on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with military honor guards lining both sides.
Standing at a UFC Freedom 250 podium flanked by rows of military honor guard, a speaker addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial during a press conference on June 12, 2026. Credit: White House Molly Riley.