Former Bulldog Josh Hokit wins UFC fight at White House, draws criticism for post-fight comments
WASHINGTON (KFSN) -- Not long ago, Josh Hokit was scoring touchdowns for Fresno State. Now, he is making headlines in the UFC, both for his performance in the octagon and his comments afterward.
Hokit fought 41-year-old Derrick Lewis on the UFC Freedom 250 card, which was staged on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday.
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The Clovis High School graduate won the bout by second-round TKO, improving to 10-0 in his career.
Fresno State football coach Matt Entz brought this year’s team together in a theater to watch the fight, calling Hokit “our own Fresno State football UFC fighter.”
Following the victory, however, Hokit made a derogatory comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama. The remarks sparked criticism on social media.
After the fight, Hokit also placed a medallion around the neck of President Trump.
The fight was a late addition to the card. According to Dana White, Trump asked him why Lewis was not on the White House card and White called Lewis to offer him a fight.
