{
  "id": 14616833,
  "title": "Bruce Buffer doesn't like Josh Hokit's antics: 'show some class'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/bruce-buffer-doesnt-like-josh-hokits-antics-show-some-class",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T05:06:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bruce-buffer-doesnt-josh-hokits-050625193.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bruce Buffer, the announcer known for his strong presence in the Octagon, has expressed his disapproval of heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit's behavior outside of the ring. Buffer, who is not typically critical of fighters, finds Hokit's actions and comments to be disrespectful. \"He can fight, but I don’t like what he talks about,\" Buffer stated in a recent interview, adding that Hokit's remarks are not to his taste. Buffer specifically mentioned Hokit's comments made at the White House following his victory over Derrick Lewis in June. At that time, Hokit had claimed that Michelle Obama was a man. Buffer said, \"Now listen, Alex Pereira, I’m going to chama on your mama, and lastly, Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America.\" Buffer deemed this behavior as showing a lack of class. Hokit, who is undefeated and holds a perfect record of 4-0 inside the Octagon, is set to face champion Ciryl Gane for the undisputed heavyweight title in the upcoming UFC 334 event on November 14.",
  "summary": "It's rare to hear Bruce Buffer criticize a fighter, but the \"Veteran voice of the Octagon\" isn't a fan of heavyweight Josh Hokit's antics and comments outside",
  "key_points": [
    "Bruce Buffer criticizes Josh Hokit's behavior outside the Octagon.",
    "Hokit made disrespectful comments about Michelle Obama being a man.",
    "Buffer called Hokit's remarks a lack of class and respect."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Buffer’s public criticism marks a rare rift between the veteran announcer and a rising heavyweight, signaling that even undefeated fighters face scrutiny for using provocative political rhetoric to build their brands.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Josh Hokit responds to Bruce Buffer's criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/josh-hokit-responds-to-bruce-buffers-criticism",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:37:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}