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Josh Hokit faces Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. While Hokit’s rapid rise is fueled by controversial antics, critics argue Alexander Volkov was more deserving. Hokit’s coach plans a close-range strategy to neutralize Gane’s striking, but skeptics question if four fights are enough for a title shot.
Dana White says he fumbled an earlier remark and now confirms Ciryl Gane as the UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion, with Gane set to defend the title against Josh Hokit at Madison Square Garden on November 14; White also reiterates his issues with Hokit’s antics but notes he won’t police fighters’ comments.
Dana White backtracked on his claim that Ciryl Gane wouldn’t automatically become undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt; Rogan and Cormier said White misspoke because of a long-standing hearing issue. Gane is set to fight Josh Hokit for the heavyweight title at UFC 334.
With Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title due to an eye injury, Jon Jones may return as the belt opens up; Gable Steveson says Jones would be motivated by a vacant path, praises Ciryl Gane as a deserving undisputed champion, and even suggests Josh Hokit as a possible next opponent, underscoring how the heavyweight lineup could shift as the chase for the title heats up.
Rising heavyweight Josh Hokit criticized the rumored UFC rematch between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, calling it “makes no f—king sense” and arguing Pereira must first win in heavyweight to deserve another title shot. The piece notes the UFC’s tendency to chase rematches for sales and star power, even amid fan backlash, and frames Pereira’s status as a major draw as driving potential booking despite his loss, while also referencing other high-profile rematch talks and possible future matchups.
Jake Paul claims boxing is harder than football and that he could join the NFL at 29, even catching a touchdown with zero training, on The Pivot Podcast. UFC/MMA figure Josh Hokit replied that he’d beat Paul in any sport, prompting Paul to fire back with trash talk and an invite to box in Puerto Rico. The piece notes Paul’s 12-2 boxing record (losses to Tommy Fury and Anthony Joshua, the latter breaking his jaw), and mentions plans for a boxing return before year’s end and a 2027 MMA debut.
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says his comment that Michelle Obama is a man was meant as a compliment and a nod to freedom of speech, made after his win at Freedom 250 on the White House lawn; the remark drew swift backlash, including from UFC president Dana White, who condemned insults to families, while Helwani pressed Hokit to explain his stance.
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit doubled down on his post-fight jab at Michelle Obama after defeating Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, clashing with Daniel Cormier on social media and showing little remorse; UFC boss Dana White distanced the organization from the remarks, but no disciplinary action was announced.
At UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, Josh Hokit sparked backlash by calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man after his win over Derrick Lewis. The remarks drew criticism from UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, who expressed disappointment, and Hokit doubled down with provocative comments about fans and unity. A future fight with Cormier is unlikely, given DC’s retirement and age, but the incident highlighted a controversy that overshadowed the event.
Josh Hokit KO'd Derrick Lewis to advance to No. 6 in the UFC heavyweight rankings at the White House event, but his post-fight line calling Michelle Obama a man drew criticism from Daniel Cormier, who called the move “lame as f*ck.” Dana White condemned the comment while defending free speech, and the event reportedly drew 17 million viewers on Paramount+.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked a controversy after winning UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn by yelling that Michelle Obama is a man. While he later shared an Instagram Story that appeared to show an apology and a $50,000 donation to the Obama Foundation, a Community Note labeled the post false and indicated Hokit did not apologize, instead doubling down and signaling the post was likely trolling.
Adesanya questioned Josh Hokit's White House post-fight promo after Hokit's Michelle Obama remark, suggesting such comments could have consequences, as Hokit dominated Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. He praised Hokit's fighting but criticized the sensationalism, and the piece also discusses potential future matchups with Alex Pereira, who recently lost to Ciryl Gane, with Pereira possibly moving between light heavyweight and heavyweight in a potential Hokit feud.
Josh Hokit’s post-fight comments about Michelle Obama at UFC Freedom 250 drew widespread mainstream backlash, drawing a sharp rebuke from UFC boss Dana White; Hokit defended his stance with defiant remarks as media attention intensified, despite his knockout win over Derrick Lewis.
UFC president Dana White condemned heavyweight Josh Hokit for post-fight remarks claiming ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ at UFC Freedom 250, saying he’s completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families. Hokit, known for provocative post-fight comments, drew mixed reactions online and at the event, which coincided with a Trump-hosted celebration. The incident comes as Michelle Obama prepares to open the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
The White House lauded UFC fighter Josh Hokit’s South Lawn victory but did not condemn his post‑fight remark claiming 'Michelle Obama is a man,' a move that drew criticism from opponents and highlighted debates over how the administration handles comments about the Obamas.