Donald Trump is a fan! Dana White reveals the first confirmed fighter for the UFC at the White House.

Dana and Trump at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Gradually, the long-awaited UFC White House Details have been revealed. Last Sunday (7), Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced that the historic event will take place on June 14 and will feature eight to nine fights for the belt. In turn, Dana White, leader of the world's largest MMA organization, also dropped a 'bombshell' related to the show.

The official implied that the first professional confirmed to fight at the White House is not... Alex Poatán, nor Conor McGregor, much less Jon Jones and yes Derrick LewisWhen asked by a journalist if Paramount, the company that owns the broadcasting rights to the league's events, is prepared for a post-fight interview with the controversial 'The Black Beast', who causes a stir with a microphone in hand, Dana didn't hesitate and made the revelation.

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"Is the White House prepared for..." Derrick LewisPresident Trump loves Lewis. He really does! He hasn't said anything to me, but he won't stop talking about him. Derrick Lewis. So, a big fight is coming up for Lewis,” Dana said at the post-UFC 323 press conference, held last Saturday (6).

Appointment scheduled

Before, Derrick LewisThe company's all-time leading knockout artist, who counts Donald Trump among his admirers, will face off against... Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324, an event scheduled to take place on January 24th in Las Vegas (USA). Furthermore, the fight is extremely important for the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg).