UFC President Dana White announced a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Josh Emmett during the UFC 327 broadcast for an upcoming event at the White House. The fight announcement was made in real-time during the event, with President Donald Trump seated nearby. According to the report, the matchup was organized following a request from Trump himself. The White House event represents an unprecedented venue for a UFC card and highlights the close relationship between the promotion and the current administration. Details about the specific date and full card for the White House event were not provided in the announcement.
