Dana White announced live during UFC 327 that Josh Hawkit will face Derrick Lewis at the UFC White House event on June 14. The matchup was initiated by President Donald Trump, who watched Hawkit's performance from the front row and personally requested White organize the fight. Hawkit accepted the bout immediately before being transported to the hospital following his fight with Curtis Blaydes. Trump was seated next to White when the announcement was made during the broadcast. This unprecedented situation saw a sitting president directly requesting a specific UFC matchup.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
