Yahoo Sports reports: Derrick Lewis rang up his latest knockout inside the UFC cage and asked if his biggest fan was in the Tennessee crowd. President Donald Trump was not in attendance, but he was on the line with friend and UFC CEO Dana White. White passed his phone to the fighter, and Lewis and Trump shared a quick conversation.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 11, 2026 5:58 PM
Derrick Lewis has President Donald Trump to thank for spot on UFC White House card
Derrick Lewis rang up his latest knockout inside the UFC cage and asked if his biggest fan was in the Tennessee crowd. President Donald Trump was not in attendance, but he was on the line with friend and UFC CEO Dana White. White passed his phone to the fighter, and Lewis and Trump shared a quick conversation.
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