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Updated · MMA Junkie · Jun 21
Josh Hokit Calls Daniel Cormier 'Fat Cow Pig' After UFC Freedom 250 Controversy
Updated
Updated · MMA Junkie · Jun 21

Josh Hokit Calls Daniel Cormier 'Fat Cow Pig' After UFC Freedom 250 Controversy

3 articles · Updated · MMA Junkie · Jun 21

Summary

  • Josh Hokit escalated the backlash from his June 14 post-fight remarks by calling Daniel Cormier a "fat cow pig" on X and declaring he had no interest in unity.
  • Cormier had condemned Hokit's Michelle Obama comment after UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, calling it irresponsible, nasty and unnecessary in a YouTube video.
  • Dana White also distanced the UFC from the remarks after UFC Fight Night 279, calling them disgusting but offering no sign of disciplinary action.
  • The episode extends a controversy that began after Hokit's win over Derrick Lewis, with the UFC again facing questions over how it handles fighters' inflammatory speech.

Insights

Did the UFC's multi-million dollar White House gamble pay off for its brand after a fighter's shocking remarks?
Can an athlete's career survive after making divisive comments during a historic national event?
When a national celebration features cage fights and controversy, what does this reveal about a country's identity?