Dana White announced a fight between Derrick Lewis and Josh Emmett for the upcoming UFC event at the White House while still at UFC 327. This booking was made following a direct request from Donald Trump, who was sitting ringside next to White during the event. The announcement came immediately during the broadcast, showcasing the unique circumstances of this matchup being put together. This brings the White House event card to seven confirmed fights. The post highlights the unusual nature of a sitting president influencing fight matchmaking in real-time.
