The main attraction early at UFC 327 on Saturday night wasn’t any of the fighters, but President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump asked Dana White to add Derrick Lewis to the UFC Freedom 250 White House event, leading to a new bout against Josh Hokit.

The UFC has made a late addition to its historic White House card, after a breakout star performance at UFC 327 on Saturday night in Miami. Rising heavyweight contender Josh Hokit put on a show against Curtis Blaydes on the main card and has now earned a spot at the UFC Freedom 250 event.

Paulo Costa and former President Donald Trump shared a moment cageside after the Brazilian’s impressive win in Miami on Saturday night. Costa, who has permanently moved up to light-heavyweight, delivered a third-round knockout over the previously unbeaten Azamat Murzakanov in the co-main event of UFC 327.

Houston's Derrick Lewis, who said in January of Donald Trump "I've been riding with him since 2016", was added Saturday night to the UFC's White House card after a special request from

Donald Trump made his first public appearance at a sporting event since the start of the Iran war on Saturday night, attending UFC 327 in Miami, Florida, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Donald Trump’s presence at UFC events has become a familiar sight over the years. The former president shares a close relationship with Dana White and has long been a visible supporter of the promotion.

Initially teased by Trump in July last year, the event, meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, was confirmed by UFC chief Dana White in August. Check the poster and the full fight card.