UFC adds new fight to White House card — at Trump’s request

Nypost · Apr 12, 2026 · 323 words · By Jake Nisse

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“The UFC has added a new fight to its upcoming White House card — at the request of President Trump himself.”

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The evidence provided only mentions the existence of 'UFC Freedom 250' scheduled for June 14, 2026, at the White House, but none of the provided sources mention that President Trump requested a new fight be added to this card. The claim cannot be corroborated by the available evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who is the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization. In 2025, Wh…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC Freedom 250 (also known as UFC White House) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026, on the South La…
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“The Commander-in-Chief was in attendance at UFC 327 in Miami on Saturday, and took in the action alongside UFC CEO Dana White.”

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The evidence confirms the existence of a list of presidential trips for Donald Trump in 2026, but none of the provided sources mention his attendance at UFC 327 in Miami on Saturday, nor do they mention him being with Dana White.

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““Why is Derrick Lewis not on the White House card?,” White recalled the president asking of the June 14 Freedom Fights.”

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The evidence confirms the existence of 'UFC Freedom 250' at the White House, but none of the provided sources mention President Trump asking Dana White about Derrick Lewis's status on the card during the June 14 Freedom Fights.

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“White explained that he then called the heavyweight fighter — who enthusiastically accepted the offer to be on the card — before Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes later in the night.”

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No evidence was found regarding Dana White calling Derrick Lewis to fight on the card after Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes.

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“White’s close friend, UFC commentator Joe Rogan, then posited on the broadcast whether there was an open spot for Hokit on the Freedom 250 card, providing the CEO with the inspiration for Lewis’ next opponent.”

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No evidence was found regarding Joe Rogan questioning the open spot for Hokit or inspiring Dana White about Lewis's next opponent.

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““I grabbed [UFC senior vice president of talent relations] Nick [Maynard] and I said, “Go back there and talk [to Hokit], see if he’s in,” White told reporters.”

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No evidence was found regarding Dana White asking Nick Maynard to talk to Josh Hokit about fighting on the card.

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““And Hokit was getting into an ambulance and said yes.””

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No evidence was found regarding Josh Hokit agreeing to fight after being in an ambulance.

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“The Lewis-Hokit card means that one of Trump’s favorite fighters will be participating in the White House UFC card.”

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No evidence was found stating that Derrick Lewis will participate in the White House UFC card.

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“Lewis, who was knocked out in his fight to Waldo Cortes Acosta in January, had previously won three consecutive fights.”

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No evidence was found regarding Derrick Lewis being knocked out by Waldo Cortes Acosta in January or having previously won three consecutive fights.

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“Hokit has a 3-0 record in UFC with previous wins over Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman as well.”

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No evidence was found regarding Josh Hokit having a 3-0 record in the UFC with wins over Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman.

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“He and Hokit will join a stacked Freedom 250 card, which includes reigning champion lia Topuria against Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title”

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“Ciryl Gane will also face off against Alex Pereira for the vacant heavyweight title, while Sean O’Malley will also fight Aiemann Zahabi.”

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