The UFC has released new fight kits for the upcoming UFC: White House event, but two fighters on the card — Sean O’Malley and Josh Hokit — have spoken out against the design.
Fighters React
Sean O’Malley said he did not like his kit. Speaking on YouTube, he said, “They are ugly; mine were ugly. I don’t like them. They’re not pink, which is fine, whatever, I’ve worn other colors… Did they go on Fiverr and say, ‘Hey, we got these guys getting to fight at the White House lawn. Can you just come up with something?’”
Sean O’Malley DOES NOT like his UFC White House fight kit
“I dunno if I’m supposed to say— they’re ugly, mine were ugly”
via @SugaSeanMMA pic.twitter.com/lnjlVxwjgY
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) May 12, 2026
Josh Hokit also mocked the outfits. He posted on X: “Didn’t want to be in the target catalog anyways.” His message added to the public pushback from fighters who will wear the kits at the event.
Didn’t want to be in the target catalog anyways.. https://t.co/41ie6lJKkL
— The Incredible Hok (@Josh_HokitUFC) May 12, 2026
Fan Response
Fans quickly weighed in on social media. Some said the kits looked like soccer jerseys. Others were harsher, comparing the designs to tubes of toothpaste. The reaction shows that many people expected a different look for a high-profile event tied to the White House.
Wider Concerns for the UFC
The criticism of the kits comes soon after another controversy. Fans had accused the UFC of cheapening its brand when Dana White confirmed a recent promo video for the event was fully AI generated, including his own voiceover. That confirmation raised questions about the promotion’s choices for marketing and presentation.
For now, the kits will be worn by fighters on the UFC: White House card. The public debate over the designs and the use of AI in promos shows how closely fans and fighters watch the sport’s image. More comments and reactions are likely as the event date gets closer.
