Daniel Cormier has publicly condemned Josh Hokit's post-fight comment about Michelle Obama following Hokit's latest win, sharpening the backlash around the undefeated heavyweight contender.
Hokit, now 10-0 in MMA and 4-0 in the UFC, stopped Derrick Lewis by second-round TKO at the White House on Sunday. The event featured a crowd largely made up of luminaries invited by Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White. Lewis was described as the UFC's all-time knockout leader, and Hokit's victory pushed him to No. 6 in the MMA Junkie heavyweight rankings.
Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion at heavyweight and light heavyweight, criticized Hokit's character and his post-fight comment about Michelle Obama. The reaction to Hokit’s words extended to the UFC’s top brass, with Dana White stating that he condemns Hokit's comment while also referencing "free speech."
Hokit has not backed away from the fallout and has continued to lean into the controversy, calling it a double standard. Around the situation, some responses labeled the remarks as "lame as f*ck" and "absolutely hated," underscoring the polarizing nature of Hokit's post-fight moment.
