Dana White announced during the live UFC 327 broadcast that Derrick Lewis will face Josh Hawkit at the upcoming White House event on June 14. The fight was organized following a request from President Donald Trump, who was seated ringside at the event. Trump personally requested this matchup after watching Hawkit's performance earlier in the evening. White made the announcement in real-time during the broadcast, with Trump sitting nearby. This represents an unusual instance of a sitting president directly influencing UFC matchmaking.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
