Dana White announced a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hockett for an upcoming UFC event at the White House during the UFC 327 broadcast. The matchup was announced live during the event, with President Donald Trump sitting nearby. According to the post, the fight was organized following a request or appeal from Trump himself. This announcement represents an unusual intersection of politics and combat sports, with the sitting U.S. president apparently influencing matchmaking decisions. The post provides limited details about when exactly at the White House the event will take place or other fights on the card.
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