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UFC president Dana White condemned fighter Josh Hokit for shouting that ‘Michelle Obama is a man’ during the White House Freedom 250 event, calling the remark nasty and false and saying he hates that kind of nonsense; Hokit’s post‑fight jab drew backlash, Joe Rogan appeared flustered on air, and a White House spokesperson dodged questions about the comment.
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden to capture a four-division title with 119-110 on all cards, while Lopez’s post-fight remarks referencing slavery sparked confusion and split reactions from fans.
Justin Gaethje became a two-time UFC interim lightweight champion by defeating Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision at UFC 324, and he said he was surprised by how effective he was, acknowledging his coaches underestimated Pimblett's toughness.
Mario Bautista, a top UFC bantamweight, expressed frustration after being snubbed for a post-fight interview and booed by the audience at UFC 316 despite a dominant win over Patchy Mix, highlighting ongoing tensions and fan reactions in the UFC community.
Kevin Holland believes that Michael Chiesa should retire from MMA after his loss at UFC 291, stating that the game has passed him and it's time to focus on other aspects of his life. Chiesa, however, confirmed that he is not retiring and plans to continue fighting. Holland secured a win over Chiesa with a D'Arce choke, marking his second consecutive victory since his loss to Stephen Thompson.
Derrick Lewis secures a first-round TKO win with a rare flying knee in his fight against Marcos Rogério de Lima at UFC 291. Lewis breaks the record for most UFC knockouts with 14 and celebrates by taking off his shorts and delivering a memorable post-fight interview filled with colorful language and humorous remarks. This victory marks the end of Lewis's current UFC contract, and he leaves a lasting impression on the promotion.