Dana White announces Derrick Lewis vs Josh Emmett for White House event

UFC president Dana White announced a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Josh Emmett for the upcoming White House event during UFC 327. The fight booking was made after a request from President Donald Trump, who was sitting ringside with White at the event. This announcement came immediately following Emmett's performance at UFC 327, where he defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in what was named Fight of the Night. The White House event now features seven confirmed bouts.