White reveals last-minute fight arrangements for White House event during UFC 327

Dana White shared the story of how they organized an additional bout for the upcoming White House event literally within an hour during UFC 327. White asked Derrick Lewis if he wanted to compete at the White House, and Lewis immediately agreed, telling White to thank the president. White then instructed matchmaker Mick Maynard to find a fight for Lewis. They initially planned to discuss options the following week, but when Joe Rogan asked on air during UFC 327 if there was still room on the White House card, White realized they needed to act immediately. He sent Maynard to speak with Josh Hockit, who was being loaded into an ambulance at the time. Despite his condition, Hockit agreed to the fight on the spot.