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UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’

UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’
The Independent World Monday 15 June 2026, 18:32 UTC By Isabel Keane 1 min read
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UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’ The unprompted comments have prompted widespread backlash - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments UFC President and CEO Dana White denounced comments made by one of his fighters calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man. Heavyweight champ Josh Hokit, 28, yelled out “Michelle Obama is a man” after his win Sunday during the UFC Freedom 250 event hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn. In a...

UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’ The unprompted comments have prompted widespread backlash - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments UFC President and CEO Dana White denounced comments made by one of his fighters calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man. Heavyweight champ Josh Hokit, 28, yelled out “Michelle Obama is a man” after his win Sunday during the UFC Freedom 250 event hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn. In a text message to TIME, the UFC CEO said he hates “that kind of nonsense.” “I understand that the Obama’s are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families,” White told TIME in a text message. “Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.” This is a breaking news story... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] UFC FREED 250 AM TL VS G A VS
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