Dana White reveals how UFC organized Hockit vs Lewis fight during UFC 327 event

Dana White shared the story of how the UFC organized an additional fight for the upcoming White House event in just about an hour during UFC 327. White said he asked Derrick Lewis if he wanted to compete at the White House, and Lewis immediately agreed, saying to thank the president. White then instructed matchmaker Mick Maynard to find a fight for Lewis, initially planning to discuss it the following week. However, when Joe Rogan asked during the broadcast 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, and Hockit agreed to the fight. The spontaneous matchmaking exemplifies the fast-paced nature of UFC fight booking.