Daniel Cormier Slams Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama Insult, And He’s Spot-On
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- Gaming Daniel Cormier Slams Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama Insult, And He’s Spot-On By Brian Mazique,
- WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 10: Daniel Cormier at the UFC Freedom 250 media day at JW Marriott Washington DC on June 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.
- Hopefully, we're beginning to see the smiles turn upside down.
Gaming Daniel Cormier Slams Josh Hokit’s Michelle Obama Insult, And He’s Spot-On By Brian Mazique,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow Author Jun 19, 2026, 07:52pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked controversy with a "disgusting" post-fight insult targeting former First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House. Following his TKO victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, Hokit revived a debunked conspiracy theory, claiming Obama "is a man," overshadowing his significant win. Former UFC champion and analyst Daniel Cormier strongly condemned Hokit's remarks on his podcast, calling them "gross" and "unnecessary," and praising Obama's class. Cormier's criticism holds significant weight due to his usual cautious commentary and personal connection to Hokit. UFC CEO Dana White also denounced the comment. Hokit, known for his "class clown" persona, faces potential backlash despite being a top heavyweight prospect, with his antics now drawing serious condemnation from within the sport.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 10: Daniel Cormier at the UFC Freedom 250 media day at JW Marriott Washington DC on June 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCJosh Hokit is the unruly class clown of the UFC who won't stop with his antics until his peers stop laughing at his lame jokes.