Dana White made an unprecedented announcement during UFC 327, booking a fight between Derrick Lewis and Josh Emmett for the upcoming White House event card. The matchup was organized in real-time following a request from Donald Trump, who was seated near the UFC president at the event. White revealed the booking while the UFC 327 broadcast was still ongoing, marking an unusual instance of a fight being officially announced during another event. The quick turnaround on the matchmaking decision highlights the unique nature of the White House card and the direct involvement of the former president in shaping the lineup. Details about the specific date and other particulars of the White House event were not provided in the announcement.
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