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

Dana White shared the behind-the-scenes story of how they organized an additional bout for the upcoming White House event during UFC 327 at the arena. White explained that he asked a fighter if he wanted to compete at the White House event, and the fighter enthusiastically agreed, asking White to thank the president. White then instructed matchmaker Mick Maynard to find a fight for Derrick Lewis. Initially planning to discuss options the following week, plans accelerated when Joe Rogan asked during the broadcast if there was still room on the White House card. White immediately grabbed Maynard and sent him to speak with Josh Emmett, who was being loaded into an ambulance at the time but still gave his consent to fight. The story illustrates the spontaneous nature of UFC matchmaking and the willingness of fighters to compete on short notice for high-profile events.