Hours before the historic UFC Freedom 250 event, a surprising controversy emerged. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier shared screenshots of what appeared to be direct messages from Eric Trump, which he quickly deleted. These messages seemed to inquire about insider details concerning the fight card.
UFC Freedom 250 is a landmark event scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the United States with some of the promotion’s biggest stars. The main event features a lightweight title unification bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event sees Alex Pereira move up to face Ciryl Gane for an interim belt.
Daniel Cormier Alleges Eric Trump Sought UFC Freedom 250 Insight
The incident began when Daniel Cormier posted alleged screenshots of an Instagram conversation with Eric Trump, only to remove them shortly after. Despite the brief appearance, the screenshots circulated widely on social media, attracting significant attention. Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion, initially defended his decision to reveal the messages with a strong statement.
“I’m likely to face considerable criticism for bringing this to light; however, I refuse to remain silent,” Cormier stated. “The UFC is a sport I am profoundly passionate about. I will not condone this type of insider behavior. Shame on anyone attempting to tarnish this remarkable event.”
According to the alleged exchange, Trump initiated contact with “DC” before UFC Freedom 250, mentioning his attendance and asking for information about the upcoming bouts. The conversation then veered towards betting, with Trump reportedly inquiring if the UFC legend was placing any bets and if he had knowledge of any fighters being injured heading into the event.
Cormier apparently replied that he is prohibited from betting on UFC events and, to his knowledge, all fighters on the UFC Freedom 250 card were healthy. The exchange reportedly took a more contentious turn when Trump allegedly asked:
“I’ll get straight to the point. Are any of tomorrow’s fights fixed? I’ve been watching the Lopes fight, and I believe an upset wouldn’t be entirely out of the question. $$”
Cormier’s response was reportedly direct.
“No, none of our fights are fixed, and frankly, I’m appalled that you would even pose such a question to me.”
Cormier has since made a brief, cryptic comment on X, writing, “Are people really this dumb?” However, he has not yet confirmed the authenticity of the screenshots or explained the reason for deleting his initial post.
Daniel Cormier Leaks Alleged Eric Trump DMs Asking For Insider Information Ahead Of UFC Freedom 250: “Trying To Ruin This Beautiful Event”
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Daniel Cormier Shares Alleged Eric Trump DMs About UFC Event
Hours before the historic UFC Freedom 250 event, a surprising controversy emerged. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier shared screenshots of what appeared to be direct messages from Eric Trump, which he quickly deleted. These messages seemed to inquire about insider details concerning the fight card.
UFC Freedom 250 is a landmark event scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the United States with some of the promotion’s biggest stars. The main event features a lightweight title unification bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event sees Alex Pereira move up to face Ciryl Gane for an interim belt.
Daniel Cormier Alleges Eric Trump Sought UFC Freedom 250 Insight
The incident began when Daniel Cormier posted alleged screenshots of an Instagram conversation with Eric Trump, only to remove them shortly after. Despite the brief appearance, the screenshots circulated widely on social media, attracting significant attention. Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion, initially defended his decision to reveal the messages with a strong statement.
“I’m likely to face considerable criticism for bringing this to light; however, I refuse to remain silent,” Cormier stated. “The UFC is a sport I am profoundly passionate about. I will not condone this type of insider behavior. Shame on anyone attempting to tarnish this remarkable event.”
According to the alleged exchange, Trump initiated contact with “DC” before UFC Freedom 250, mentioning his attendance and asking for information about the upcoming bouts. The conversation then veered towards betting, with Trump reportedly inquiring if the UFC legend was placing any bets and if he had knowledge of any fighters being injured heading into the event.
Cormier apparently replied that he is prohibited from betting on UFC events and, to his knowledge, all fighters on the UFC Freedom 250 card were healthy. The exchange reportedly took a more contentious turn when Trump allegedly asked:
“I’ll get straight to the point. Are any of tomorrow’s fights fixed? I’ve been watching the Lopes fight, and I believe an upset wouldn’t be entirely out of the question. $$”
Cormier’s response was reportedly direct.
“No, none of our fights are fixed, and frankly, I’m appalled that you would even pose such a question to me.”
Cormier has since made a brief, cryptic comment on X, writing, “Are people really this dumb?” However, he has not yet confirmed the authenticity of the screenshots or explained the reason for deleting his initial post.