UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment”
UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparks controversy with Michelle Obama comment
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UFC fighter Josh Hokit made a comment about Michelle Obama at a UFC White House event, calling her a 'man'.
The coverage emphasizes that Hokit claimed his comment was meant to be a 'compliment'. Outlets such as ESPN, bet.com, Deadline, CNN, and The Hollywood Reporter are covering the story.
It remains to be seen how this incident will affect Hokit's career or if the White House will respond to the comment.
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Quick answers
What did Josh Hokit say about Michelle Obama?
He called her a 'man'.
What was Hokit's intention behind the comment?
He claims it was meant to be a 'compliment'.
How have other UFC figures responded?
Dana White called the comment 'nonsense'.
Coverage (8)
- Dricus du Plessis a fan of Josh Hokit, but warns offensive UFC White House comment is ‘going to cost him’ Yahoo Sports · 4h ago broke it first
- Josh Hokit Defends Calling Michelle Obama a 'Man' at UFC Fight Variety · 4h ago
- Josh Hokit disparages Michelle Obama at UFC White House event ESPN · 4h ago
- Cam Newton Checks UFC Fighter For 'Tasteless' Michelle Obama Comment bet.com · 4h ago
- UFC's Joshua Hokit Says Michelle Obama Comment Was "Giving Her A Compliment": "You'll Never Hear Me Backtrack From What I Say" Deadline · 4h ago
- Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it CNN · 4h ago
- UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment” The Hollywood Reporter · 4h ago
- UFC fighter who said ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ responds after praise from Donald Trump: ‘I thought I was giving her a compliment’ Yahoo Sports · 4h ago broke it first
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