Dana White announced during the UFC 327 broadcast that Derrick Lewis will fight Josh Hawkit at the upcoming White House event. The fight was organized following a request from President Donald Trump, who was sitting ringside next to White during the event. The announcement came directly during the live broadcast, emphasizing the immediate nature of the booking and the presidential influence behind it. This represents a high-profile heavyweight bout for the historic White House UFC card.
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Dana White announces Derrick Lewis vs Josh Hawkit for White House event after Trump request
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