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Dana White doubles down on ‘f*cking moronic’ Josh Hokit comment about Michelle Obama at UFC White House card

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Dana White doubles down on ‘f*cking moronic’ Josh Hokit comment about Michelle Obama at UFC White House card

Dana White stands by his belief that freedom of speech much be protected at all times, but even he couldn't help but rip UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit for his comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama at the UFC White House card in June.

Just after his win over Derrick Lewis on the historic card, Hokit decided to use his post-fight interview to insult the former First Lady when he shouted “Michelle Obama is a man … am I right America?†His comment was met with intense criticism, which included an initial reaction from White when he released a statement addressing the ugly moment during an otherwise spectacular event.

White addressed the situation again during an appearance on The Pivot podcast when he admitted that the Obama's are public figures so people are going to go out of their way to insult the former President and First Lady but he absolutely hated what Hokit said that night.

“Barack and Michelle Obama are public figures and when you're a public figure, it's part of the game,†White said. “But what I don't like, first of all former First Lady of the United States, No. 1. No. 2, a wife, a mother. It's f*cking gross. Inappropriate. The timing of it and everything. I think that people understand that is not — there are people that you can't talk to and you can't change their mind — obviously not the opinion of the UFC. Not my opinion or anybody else that fought on that card.

“It was a really unfortunate thing that happened that night. When you hit this f*cking grand slam homerun and have a perfect event in every way that it could be, you've got a f*cking moronic [comment like that]. But other than that, it was a great f*cking night. What are you going to do?â€

White says he didn't even hear Hokit made that comment initially during the show, but he obviously found out rather quickly when the event ended.

“I could go f*cking mental on this show but I won't,†White said. “It was gross. I didn't even hear it until after the event. I didn't know he had said it. Like right when he said it there, I didn't know he said it.â€

That said, White isn't going to change his stance when it comes to freedom of speech for UFC fighters and the rest of his promotion.

He definitely didn't agree with Hokit that night but he also understands that the most controversial comments are exactly why freedom of speech exists.

“Unfortunately when you talk about freedom of speech, it's usually the grossest stuff that has to be protected,†White said. “You can't talk about freedom of speech and then pick and choose what [is allowed]. I don't love it all the time but it is what it is.

“I don't love my stance on freedom of speech all the time but it has to be protected.â€

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Alex Pereira backs Paulo Costa to beat Magomed Ankalaev with pressure

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Alex Pereira backs Paulo Costa to beat Magomed Ankalaev with pressure
Alex
Pereira believes aggression could be decisive in a potential
fight between Paulo Costa
and Magomed
Ankalaev.

With
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion
Carlos
Ulberg sidelined by injury, Costa and Ankalaev are seeking a
title opportunity. Pereira believes his fellow Brazilian can defeat
Ankalaev by applying pressure.

Alex Pereira says Paulo Costa must impose his pace to defeat
Magomed Ankalaev

“Poatan†said Costa must impose his pace to beat Ankalaev. He
expects a more evenly matched contest if Costa hesitates.

“I think ‘Borrachinha' [wins],†Pereira told Laerte Viana. “He's
more aggressive. I think ‘Borrachinha' would do better. If he stays
there like will he or won't he [hesitant], then it will be a fairly
even fight. You don't know who takes it. But if he imposes his
game, his rhythm, I think he takes it.â€

Costa (16-4) and Ankalaev (21-2-1, 1 NC) have exchanged criticism
on social media, with Ankalaev accusing the Brazilian of declining
multiple offers to fight him. Costa has also publicly disputed the
UFC's proposed terms for his next bout, saying he wants to complete
the one fight remaining on his contract.

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Dana White dismisses Alex Pereira’s claims against Daniel Cormier: ‘I don’t tell anybody what to say’

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Dana White dismisses Alex Pereira’s claims against Daniel Cormier: ‘I don’t tell anybody what to say’

Dana White puts no stock in Alex Pereira's complaints against Daniel Cormier.

“Of course that's not true,†White said. “These guys are the most paranoid people on the planet. Like we're telling DC — I've never told DC to do anything, ever. It doesn't work like that. We don't operate like that.â€

Pereira's complaint seems primarily to stem from his personal animosity with Gane. “Poatan†lost his fight with Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House, and has since lobbied for a rematch, citing illegal blows from Gane as the reason for his loss. Pereira has had some issues with the UFC before, but this one seems to run a bit deeper for the former two-division champion. It also comes at the same time as UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been airing his grievances about the promotion. But for White, this is simply a normal part of fight promotion.

“I don't know. We have over 700 guys on contract, and we've talked about two of them being sideways right now,†White said. “This is normal when you're in this business. As you guys know — first of all, I've never told Rogan or DC or any of these guys to say anything about anybody. And one of the things, as a longtime fan of the fight business, I actually can't stand the commentators saying negative things about fighters or anything like that.

“But I don't tell anybody what to say. I don't tell the fighters what to say, I don't tell the commentators what to say. This thing all just plays out organically in the way that the fights are called, and whatever they say when they walk out here and they interview with you guys tonight. We don't police any of that stuff. If we did, Sean Strickland would've been gone three f*cking years ago, and we wouldn't even be having this conversation.â€

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page says 3 Misfits fights will pay more than 6 in UFC

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page says 3 Misfits fights will pay more than 6 in UFC
Michael
“Venom” Page says his new deal will pay him more than he earned
during his
Ultimate Fighting Championship tenure.

Page had promised an exciting performance against Nursulton
Ruziboev in September, the final bout of his UFC contract. He
won by unanimous decision, but the promotion opted not to re-sign
him. The Englishman now says his move to Misfits Boxing will bring
a substantial increase in earnings.

Michael Page compares three-fight Misfits contract with
earnings from six UFC appearances

Page produced highlight-reel knockouts in Bellator,
but all six of his UFC appearances went the distance. He finished
5-1 in the promotion, with his only loss coming against Ian
Garry.

Page (26-3) said he received offers from several promotions before
signing with Misfits. He expects to earn more from the three-fight
agreement than he did from his six UFC bouts, describing his new
compensation as roughly double what he previously earned. He also
said Misfits intends to launch an MMA show with him as a leading
figure.

“Misfits came with an absolutely crazy deal, which means I’ve
continued to grow and get better financially,†Page told Ariel
Helwani. “They have vision for the future. They're trying to get an
MMA show going, with me kind of lead that way, be the face of that…
I’ve left the UFC and I’m making more money. Like two times more,
maybe just over, and in a shorter period. In a three-fight deal,
I’ll make more than I have my whole UFC contract.â€

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