Dana White announced during a live broadcast that Josh Hocket will face Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on June 14. The matchup was initiated by President Donald Trump, who watched Hocket's performance from the front row and personally requested that Dana organize this fight. Hocket accepted the bout immediately before being transported to the hospital following his contest against Curtis Blaydes. The unique circumstances of the fight booking highlight Trump's direct involvement in UFC matchmaking at the White House event.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026






