Josh Hokit Maintains Stance on Vulgar Michelle Obama Remarks Before UFC 334

Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit (10-0) stated he will 'never' regret his June attacks on Michelle Obama before his title fight against Ciryl Gane.

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit faces champion Ciryl Gane for the title in the main event of UFC 334 this Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The 28-year-old challenger enters the bout with a 10-0 professional record, including six consecutive victories since joining the promotion in 2025. During a Wednesday press appearance at a New York hotel, Hokit addressed vulgar, unfounded remarks he made regarding former First Lady Michelle Obama during a June event held on the White House South Lawn.

Hokit told reporters he will "never" regret the comments, which were originally delivered inside the octagon following a victory at a card celebrating Donald Trump's 80th birthday. While acknowledging the insults were likely not "the right thing to do," the fighter argued the White House was a "perfect location" to exercise freedom of speech. He further noted his pride in being featured on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he appeared in a cartoon alongside UFC CEO Dana White.

During the media session, Hokit wore a black stocking cap over an American flag bandana, sunglasses, and fight gloves. He performed a freestyle rap to illustrate his lack of remorse and issued a series of insults toward other athletes on the Madison Square Garden card. The Associated Press reports that White recently declined an offer from Trump to serve as White House press secretary. Hokit remains focused on the heavyweight championship, stating he is prepared to "rub some people the wrong way" to secure the title.