UFC President Dana White announced a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Josh Emmett for an upcoming event at the White House during the UFC 327 broadcast. The matchup was organized following a direct request from U.S. President Donald Trump, who was seated ringside at the event. White made the announcement live during the show, immediately confirming the fight in response to Trump's appeal. The White House event represents an unprecedented venue for a UFC card, and the Lewis-Emmett pairing was confirmed as part of that historic show. Details about the exact date of the White House event were not provided in the announcement.
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