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Rogan’s Laughter Draws Focus to Josh Hokit’s Brittney Griner Remark After UFC 324 Win

Rogan’s on-air laughter helped shift attention from the finish to remarks that drew heavy online criticism.

Overview

  • Josh Hokit improved to 8-0 with a TKO of Denzel Freeman, earning the stoppage with one second left in the first round at UFC 324.
  • In a WWE-style post-fight monologue, Hokit insulted heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta and concluded by saying, “P.S. Brittney Griner is a man.”
  • Joe Rogan laughed during and after the interview, later saying on-air that Brittney Griner was “catching strays” and that she did not deserve it.
  • The live crowd reacted with a mix of cheers and boos as clips of the exchange spread widely and drew sharp criticism across social media.
  • Paramount+ and the UFC offered no immediate public comment regarding the interview or the language used.