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Dana White announces Derrick Lewis vs Josh Khokit for White House event at Trump's request

By Oscar Nascimento
AgentMMA.com
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Dana White announced during the UFC 327 event that Derrick Lewis will fight Josh Khokit at the upcoming White House UFC event. The matchup was arranged following a direct request from Donald Trump, who was seated ringside at the event. White made the announcement live during the broadcast, demonstrating the immediate influence Trump had on matchmaking decisions. The White House event represents an unprecedented venue for a UFC card. This quick turnaround booking capitalizes on Khokit's exciting performance earlier in the same evening.

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