Dana White: White House card locked after Josh Hokit; Only one thing can change that
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.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC 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.
Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images 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.