Josh Hokit doubles down on controversial UFC White House comments: ‘You’ll never hear me backtrack from what I say’

Josh Hokit has doubled down on his controversial comments at UFC White House, refusing to apologize for calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man and vowing never to backtrack from provocative statements, regardless of public backlash.

Speaking to Yahoo! Sports, Hokit contrasted his approach with other fighters who have later walked back edgy remarks. "You'll never hear me backtrack from what I say," he said, citing Henry Cejudo and Sean Strickland as examples of fighters who expressed regret over previous statements. Hokit acknowledged that his abrasive antics have generated criticism, even from UFC CEO Dana White, yet maintains that the strategy has served his career well.

Since signing with the UFC via Contender Series last year, Hokit has competed four times and rapidly climbed the rankings, building a public profile through outrageous behavior and confrontational speech. He suggested that if UFC leadership truly objected to his conduct, they would communicate directly with him rather than letting it play out publicly. "At the end of the day, I don't care," Hokit told Yahoo! Sports. "I'm here to make a splash, and I'm here to back up my words as well."

Hokit framed his refusal to apologize as grounded in principle: those who weren't present during his struggles should not dictate his public persona. He signaled willingness to modify behavior only if directly pressured by Dana White or other top UFC executives, but otherwise plans to continue operating without restraint.