Josh Hocket to face Derrick Lewis at UFC White House per Dana White

Dana White announced during a live broadcast that Josh Hocket will fight Derrick Lewis at UFC White House. According to White, President Donald Trump initiated this matchup after watching Hocket's performance from the front row. Trump personally requested the bout following Hocket's showing at the event. The announcement came immediately after Hocket's fight concluded. This represents an unusual circumstance where the sitting U.S. President directly influenced UFC matchmaking.