Dana White announced a bout between Derrick Lewis and Josh Emmett for the upcoming UFC event at the White House during the UFC 327 broadcast. The fight announcement was made live during the event after Donald Trump, who was sitting ringside next to White, personally requested the matchup. This represents an unusual situation where the sitting U.S. President directly influenced fight matchmaking. The White House event represents a historic venue for UFC, and Trump's involvement adds another layer to the promotion's relationship with the administration.
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