Did this UFC fighter really think insulting one of America’s most beloved figures was going to fly? Think again, bestie.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit, 28, is serving us some absolutely unhinged energy after his post-fight victory at UFC Freedom 250. The dude defeated Derrick Lewis and apparently thought that was the perfect moment to make some seriously problematic comments about Michelle Obama. We’re talking calling her a “man,” honey. Yikes on bikes.
But wait—it gets messier. During his appearance on Ariel Helwani’s show this Tuesday, June 23, Hokit had the audacity to defend himself by claiming he thought he was giving Mrs. Obama a COMPLIMENT. Girl, what? We need to unpack this delusion immediately.
According to Hokit’s deeply flawed logic, calling Michelle Obama a “man” was supposed to be some sort of tribute to her strength and power. Sweetie, that’s not how compliments work, and frankly, the gymnastics required to reach this conclusion are exhausting. The internet has already torn this narrative to shreds, and honestly, we’re here for the dragging.
Fans across social media are absolutely losing it. Twitter is ablaze with reactions ranging from pure disgust to sarcasm so thick you could cut it with a knife. One user wrote, “A compliment? In what universe?” while another sarcastically responded, “Yeah, because nothing says ‘I respect you’ like gendering someone incorrectly.” The backlash has been swift, merciless, and entirely deserved.
What makes this even more cringeworthy is that Hokit doubled down on his explanation rather than taking the L and apologizing like a normal human being. Instead of owning the mess, he’s trying to gaslight us all into thinking this was some grand tribute. Ma’am, the Michelle and Barack Obamas didn’t rise to the level they have by entertaining weak excuses, and neither should we.
The UFC community has been noticeably quiet about the whole situation, which speaks volumes. Even his fellow athletes seem to be distancing themselves from this particular flavor of drama. And can you blame them? This is the kind of controversy that ages like milk in the sun.
What do you think? A) Hokit should issue a real apology and educate himself B) This is just another example of athletes saying the quiet part loud and we should expect better from the UFC?