Undefeated in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight division Josh Hockey challenges the undisputed champion Cyril Gane in UFC 334this weekend’s (Saturday, November 14, 2026) main event at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Hokit earned his title opportunity by defeating him Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250but the fiery candidate’s performance was quickly overshadowed by his post-fight interview.
Standing inside the octagon on the White House lawn, Hokit used his interview Joe Rogan to falsely claim the former First Lady Michelle Obama was a man.
The remark drew widespread condemnation.
At UFC 334 media day, the 28-year-old was asked if he regretted using one of the biggest platforms in UFC history to make that remark.
His answer was a big, fat no.
“No, I’m never going to look back and say, ‘I regret it,'” Hokit told reporters. “I’m sure it wasn’t (the right thing to say), but I mean, it is what it is. I did it on Donald Trump’s Truth Social post, you know what I’m saying?”
For Hokit, the controversy — and the criticism that followed — was just part of creating a name people would remember.
“Listen, at the end of the day, my name will live forever,” Hokit said. “You media people don’t have to like it. It is what it is. I’m here to be remembered and if I have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet, so be it. If I have to burn a bridge to light the way, pk it. I’m here to take what’s mine, and if I have to say something, it rubs people the wrong way.”
“Wasn’t that a good place to say that? I mean, we’re in the White House,” Hokit said. “This house represents freedom of speech. I think it was the perfect place to say it.”
Hokit revealed that he has no new controversial statement lined up for UFC 334. If he defeats Gane and gets another post-fight interview, he said he’s got something provocative coming up at the moment.
Through his antics and inflammatory remarks, Hokit has undoubtedly served his purpose of getting people talking about him.
On Saturday, he’ll have a chance to make sure he’s remembered for something far more important: becoming the UFC heavyweight champion.
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