While Jemele says there were good moments, overall it didn't feel like a "correct" representation of America, telling us ... "Everything about this felt gaudy. It felt narcissistic. It was like Temu Wrestlemania to me."
Jemele brought up Josh Hokit's "disgusting" and transphobic comment about Michelle Obama, noting he has a history of offensive remarks and was still selected to represent Americans through this platform.
Ilia Topuria is admitting half of his fight against Justin Gaethje was literally a blur -- claiming he lost sight in both eyes before the 3rd round ... but he's not using it as an excuse for the outcome.
El Matador just broke his silence on his stunning loss to the Highlight on the White House South Lawn at UFC Freedom 250 ... first congratulating his dance partner for backing his trash talk leading up to the bout.
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"You said you'd leave your mark on my face … and you did," Topuria said.
Don't expect a Freedom 251 from the UFC ... 'cause Dana White says while the event was absolutely epic, it was just too damn expensive to ever do again!
"It was an amazing experience. This was a one-of-one that will never happen again," the UFC honcho told the media after the historic night of fights.
A reporter pressed, asking if there was any way we could see a return to the White House.
TMZ DC caught up with Shane after Sunday night's UFC Freedom 250 fights at the White House, and Shane didn't hold back when Charlieasked him about Hokit's ugly remark about the former First Lady.
Josh Hokit may not win Fight of the Night, but he's got the most offensive post-fight interview on lock ... the controversial UFC star just declared Michelle Obama was "a man" while being interviewed by Joe Roganin the Octagon.
"And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?" 28-year-old heavyweight screamed ... as the 4,000-strong crowd groaned, reacting to the bizarre moment.
Daniel Cormier is adamant an exchange with Eric Trump about fixed fights never happened ... with the UFC legend claiming his account must have been tampered with on Sunday.
The shocking post seemingly went up hours before the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn ... showing alleged DMs from President Trump's son asking if DC had any inside information that could help him with some bets.
The post was quickly deleted ... and Eric came forward to deny the conversation ever happened. He stated A.I. was involved in faking the messages. Cormier also followed up by asking, "Are people really this dumb?"
Dan Bongino thought Josh Hokit's shocking "joke" about Michelle Obama after his UFC Freedom 250 victory was pretty damn funny ... and says those clutching their pearls need to chill.
TMZ DC caught up with the former deputy director of the FBI after the huge White House spectacle ... and we had to ask what he thought of Hokit calling Michelle "a man" in his post-fight comments.
Check out the video ... Dan says the moment brought the house down ... because it was so wild and unexpected. He also addresses those who think the comment was in poor taste.
Sean Strickland was rushed out of a UFC party Sunday night by Secret Service agents near the White House -- not because he did anything wrong -- but for his own safety, TMZ has learned.
The UFC champ -- who has been critical of President Trump -- attended last night's viewing party with UFC fans on the Ellipse overlooking the White House.
As you know, Trump was holding the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the Great Lawn as he celebrated his 80th birthday ... but Strickland was barred from the event because he wasn't invited.
It's curtains on UFC Freedom 250 ... a history-making night at the White House that had everything from an endless stream of knockouts, to an idiotic comment about Michelle Obama.
The judges could've just stayed at home, 'cause all seven fights on the card ended in knockout ... with the main event being the only scrap that even went past the second round.
The night started with President TrumpandDana White walking from the Oval Office to a balcony overlooking the Octagon on the South Lawn ... before the National Anthem was performed.
Mauricio Ruffy proved himself a lover and fighter on the White House lawn Sunday night ... dominating Michael Chandler, and then proposing to his girlfriend!
"What better place to ask my wife to get married?" Ruffy's translator said from the Octagon, turning to the crowd. "Nadine, I love you. Would you marry me, since we're right here at the White House?"
Bo Nickal, one of the president's favorite fighters, gave the big guy a huge shoutout on the microphone after knocking out his opponent at Freedom 250!
🚨 Bo Nickal on President Trump hosting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House:
“It takes a special person with a lot of balls to do something like this. I have so much respect for him.”
"It feels amazing. First and foremost, I gotta thank President Trump for making this happen," the 30-year-old fighter told Joe Rogan from the center of the Octagon, as POTUS watched from just feet away.
"Thank you, Dana, all the UFC, everybody. This is unbelievable. It takes such a special person to be able to have the balls to do something like this. I have so much respect for him, had that for a long time. I'm just grateful to be here. Grateful to be a part of it."
Charlie Cotton caught up with Kid Rock -- who told us UFC Freedom 250 ranks #1 in all United States sporting events of ALL TIME!!!
Heavy hitters like Mackenzie Dern, Joshua Van and Diego Lopes also pulled up to the prez's place Sunday evening before one of the most-anticipated events in sports.
Gilbert Burns put a fan in a headlock for a photo-op ... while Jean Silva stood next to his admirers, fists raised, for pics.
President Donald Trump and Dana White might've just had the best walkout of the night, before a single punch was thrown, arriving on the South Lawn in style!
After a short rain delay -- thunderstorms were in the area -- POTUS and his longtime friend walked out of the White House's Oval Office, making their way to a balcony overlooking the Octagon ... as a 4,000-strong crowd, many military members, cheered from the stands.
Trump saluted while White held his hand over his heart as the National Anthem was played ... culminating with 12 U.S. military jets doing an AWESOME flyover.
Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia were first to fight -- and they made history as the first fighters to scrap on the White House's lawn -- and it was fun!
Garcia, ranked 9th, started off strong, getting the better of Lopes, ranked 2nd, in the first round ... but that was until Diego cracked Steve with a left on the chin, rocking his opp.
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna says loving the UFC fight on the White House lawn isn't a choice ... it's chemical -- with testosterone producers sure to enjoy.
Our TMZDC team caught up with the Florida rep. before the controversial event on Sunday ... and we had to ask about all the backlash for the event.
Luna's clear that people who don't produce testosterone -- basically, weaklings and wimps -- are the only ones who can't get behind this event ... a knock on many liberals who have attacked the prez for going through with it.
