After winning his bout at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House South Lawn, Josh Hokit grabbed the microphone and controversially stated that ‘Michelle Obama is a man.’ Hokit had just defeated Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight match before making the bold declaration during a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
The audience’s reactions to Hokit’s statement varied, with some laughing and others appearing shocked. Rogan chose not to engage with the comment, simply introducing Hokit to the crowd. Hokit then approached President Donald Trump, placing a chain around his neck.
In a separate event during the evening, Brazilian fighter Mauricio Ruffy scored a spectacular knockout victory and surprised everyone by proposing to his girlfriend, Nadine, after defeating Michael Chandler, to which she responded with a thumbs up.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s presence at the event caused disorder, leading to his removal from the venue by US Park Police without any citation or arrest. Strickland had to leave and was taken back to his hotel. Earlier that day, he was escorted barefoot out of the White House Ellipse area due to the attention he attracted from fans.
Boxing legend Tyson Fury made an unexpected appearance at the event, joining President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other notable figures. Fury made a grand entrance after the second fight, sporting a distinctive outfit and a cap displaying a bold message in support of Trump as a potential Prime Minister, reminiscent of Trump’s iconic campaign hats.
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