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Former ESPN host Jemele Hill is ripping into the UFC for not instantly condemning Josh Hokit’s comments.
On Sunday, UFC’s Josh Hokit went viral during the UFC’s event at the White House when he called Michelle Obama a man.
“Michelle Obama is a man” shouted on the White House lawn in a ring sponsored by Bud Light only available on Larry Ellison’s Paramount Plus. What a way to celebrate America 250 and the twilight of liberal democracy. pic.twitter.com/MCTjdB3slg
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) June 15, 2026
Hill was apparently watching the event and ripped Joe Rogan and the UFC for not immediately pushing back on Hokit’s comments.
This UFC 250 event has the feel of a Klan rally. As if this entire taxpayer-funded event isn’t embarrassing enough, Josh Hokit just ended his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan by calling Michelle Obama a man. Joe Rogan said nothing (not surprised) and the announcers ignored it entirely. Just utterly disgraceful and disgusting.
UFC CEO Dana White later released a statement regarding Hokit’s comment about Obama.
“I understand that the Obama’s are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families. Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.”
Hill went on to rip White over his response.
“A real condemnation would actually be an apology instead of hiding behind free speech, as if that has anything to do with wanting your own league represented a certain way.”