#Hokit

Hokit defended himself in an appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show,' saying: "I thought it was a perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with freedom of speech."

Reddit co-founder Aleix Ohanian, who is married to Serena Williams, said he wasn't present when the comment about Michelle Obama was made.

During the UFC Freedom 250 event, staged on the lawn of the White House, Josh Hokit called Michelle Obama "a man."

Josh Hokit made the surprising comment in a post-match interview with Joe Rogan.

“The Incredible Hok” will fight Derrick Lewis at the White House on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250.

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