UFC star Josh Hokit refused to take back his insult about Michelle Obama after his win at UFC Freedom 250. He told reporters the words were meant as a compliment. ‘This is what free speech looks like,’ Hokit said. He stood by that comment in every interview afterward. The fighter additionally ignored requests to drop the statement. Donald Trump complimented Hokit right after the fight. The fighter still says he meant every word.
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Josh Hokit addresses controversial Michelle Obama comments in first interview after UFC Freedom 250 - Yahoo Sports
Josh Hokit addresses controversial Michelle Obama comments in first interview after UFC Freedom 250 Yahoo Sports
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Josh Hokit Defends Calling Michelle Obama a 'Man' After UFC Freedom 250 - Complex
Josh Hokit Defends Calling Michelle Obama a 'Man' After UFC Freedom 250 Complex
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Josh Hokit: Michelle Obama diss was to show UFC's 'freedom of speech' - MMA Junkie
Josh Hokit: Michelle Obama diss was to show UFC's 'freedom of speech' MMA Junkie
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Josh Hokit Defends Calling Michelle Obama a 'Man' at UFC Fight - Variety
Josh Hokit Defends Calling Michelle Obama a 'Man' at UFC Fight Variety
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Dana White explains why UFC doesn't have Pride Night amid Giants Bible verse controversy - Fox News
Dana White explains why UFC doesn't have Pride Night amid Giants Bible verse controversy Fox News