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UFC Fighter Hokit Calls Michelle Obama Man, Suit Threatened

6/23/2026

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On June 14, UFC fighter Josh Hokit shouted “Michelle Obama is a man!” at Freedom 250.
Reports on June 18 said the Obamas were weighing a defamation suit against Hokit, the UFC and Paramount.
Former WWE wrestler Val Venis posted on X urging the Obamas to file the suit and demand a chromosome test.
UFC CEO Dana White called Hokit’s remarks “nasty and false” and said the UFC was distancing itself.

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On June 14, UFC fighter Josh Hokit shouted “Michelle Obama is a man!” at Freedom 250.
Reports on June 18 said the Obamas were weighing a defamation suit against Hokit, the UFC and Paramount.
Former WWE wrestler Val Venis posted on X urging the Obamas to file the suit and demand a chromosome test.
UFC CEO Dana White called Hokit’s remarks “nasty and false” and said the UFC was distancing itself.