Dana White fulfills Donald Trump's request and announces 'new Chael Sonnen' at the White House after his UFC 327 performance.

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

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If Josh Hokit was already making headlines after shining at UFC 327, his popularity reached a new level. At the event held this Saturday (11), in Miami (USA), the controversial fighter starred in a war against Curtis Blaydes , winning by unanimous decision and earning two bonuses. Therefore, the 'new Chael Sonnen ' was seen by Dana White as the ideal professional to fulfill a special request made by Donald Trump, President of the United States and his friend. Thus, the bad boy already has a new fight scheduled.

In record time, the UFC president announced that Hokit will return to action against Derrick Lewis at UFC White House , a show that will take place on June 14th in Washington, D.C. And the pairing of this important heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) bout was unusual.

Hokit promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

In a live broadcast on his social media, the company president revealed that Trump, a fight fan who attended the 'Kaseya Center', was surprised that 'The Black Beast' hadn't been scheduled to perform at the highly anticipated and historic event and asked him why.

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Since Lewis is the US president's favorite fighter, Dana White decided to add another fight to the show's card. The UFC president quickly contacted the greatest knockout artist in UFC history, who welcomed the opportunity to compete at the White House. After the veteran agreed, the league president contacted Hokit before he was taken to the hospital and also received a positive response. With the success of the quick negotiation, the show now has seven fights.

Lewis celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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UFC White House card

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – fight for the undisputed title.

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – interim title fight

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bo Nickal x Kyle Daukaus

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia

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