UFC Fighter Declares "Michelle Obama Is a Man" After Winning Match at White House | THR News

Josh Hokett surprised the crowd with a shocking statement during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn on Sunday.After Hokett won his bout against fellow heavyweight Derrick Lewis, he said this during his post -match interview with Joe Rogan.

Some in the crowd could be heard laughing, while others seemed shocked.

Rogan did not address the comments, saying only, The event was a $60 million made -for -TV spectacle sparked by a suggestion from President Donald Trump and executed by his friend, UFC CEO Dana White.White and Trump sat cage -side on the South Lawn, directly next to WME Executive Chairman and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel.Other notable guests included Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Paramount CEO David Ellison, alongside Paramount streaming chief Cindy Holland, as the event was streamed on Paramount+.Just days earlier, Trump's Department of Justice officially cleared Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros.Discovery.Comedians Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe were also spotted in the crowd at the event.

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