Josh
Hokit’s latest UFC victory was accompanied by some controversial
post-fight comments. | Getty/UFC


Josh
Hokit is making waves in the
UFC’s heavyweight division, but some of his recent post-fight
remarks aren’t scoring him any points with promotion officials.

Hokit improved to 4-0 in the Octagon with a second-round stoppage
of Derrick
Lewis at
UFC White House on Sunday in Washington, D.C. Hokit, who has
gained attention for his cringe-worthy pro wrestling schtick, took
a different route when speaking with Joe Rogan following his latest
victory. During the segment, Hokit praised President Donald Trump,
gave thanks to God and continued his verbal assault toward former
two-division champion Alex
Pereira before shifting gears entirely.

“Lastly, Michele Obama is a man,” Hokit said. “Am I right,
America?”

‘I Hate That Kind of Nonsense’

Hokit’s decision to target the former First Lady in derogatory
fashion did not please UFC CEO Dana White.

“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. “Everyone knows my position on free
speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.”

In a politically-charged climate, Hokit’s remarks have drawn
widespread criticism. However, they have also brought more
attention to the ex-NFL hopeful, which seems to be his goal. As far
as his UFC career goes, Hokit has emerged as a legitimate Top 10
heavyweight with back-to-back victories over Curtis
Blaydes and Lewis. He has accumulated four UFC victories in
less than a year’s time since earning a contract on
Dana White’s Contender Series this past August and figures to
be in line for another high-profile booking in his next Octagon
appearance.

It’s currently unclear if Hokit will face any type of disciplinary
action for his remarks from the UFC.

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