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UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment”
Hokit defended himself in an appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show,' saying: "I thought it was a perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with freedom of speech."
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What happened
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s source item, UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment”, Hokit defended himself in an appearance on ‘The Ariel Helwani Show,’ saying: “I thought it was a perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with freedom of speech.”
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Primary source: UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment” via The Hollywood Reporter. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Says Calling Michelle Obama a “Man” Was Meant to Be a “Compliment”The Hollywood Reporter - 2026-06-23T21:34:39+00:00
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