Dana White: White House card locked after Josh Hokit; Only one thing can change that

TL;DR

Josh Hokit will face Derrick Lewis on June 14 after his recent victory at UFC 327. The matchup was prompted by President Donald Trump's inquiry about Lewis's participation at the Miami event.

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The UFC White House card got a late addition during Saturday’s event in Miami.

Josh Hokit, fresh off his wild win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, was quickly matched up for another fight.

Hokit is now set to face Derrick Lewis as the seventh bout added to the June 14 card. That matchup came together after President Donald Trump, who attended the event, questioned why “The Black Beast” wasn’t already involved.

According to UFC president Dana White, only Trump now holds the power to make further additions to the lineup in Washington D.C.

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Dana White says Donald Trump can add new fighters to the UFC White House card

When the full UFC White House lineup was announced in March, reactions were mixed. Many fans felt underwhelmed by the six-fight card and the absence of major names like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.

Bringing in a heavyweight bout between Hokit, who has been gaining attention, and Derrick Lewis, the UFC’s all-time knockout leader, has helped improve the card’s appeal for some fans.

While there are still plenty of names fans would like to see added, Dana White has made it clear that only one person can make that call.

“Other than that fight, is there any chance that anymore fights can be added? No, I shouldn’t have done this one,” White said at his UFC 327 press conference.

“When the president looks at you and says, ‘Why is Derrick Lewis not on the card?’ You put Derrick Lewis on the card immediately.

“Unless he (Trump) calls me and tells me to do something else, there will be no more fights added to the card.

“I certainly hope (there aren’t more fighters he wants at the White House). But anything is possible”.

If Hokit manages to get past Lewis, he may set his sights on an interim heavyweight title fight between Pereira and Ciryl Gane in Washington DC on June 14th. That could potentially cement his place as a top contender.

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Q&A

What was the outcome of Josh Hokit's fight at UFC 327?

Josh Hokit won his fight against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327.

Why is Derrick Lewis fighting Josh Hokit on June 14?

Derrick Lewis was added to the fight card after President Donald Trump questioned his absence during the Miami event.

When is the fight between Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis scheduled?

The fight between Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis is scheduled for June 14.