The 'Rigged Fights' Question Eric Trump Asked Daniel Cormier That Sent the UFC World Into a Tailspin

Holy smokes, fight fans! You are not going to believe the absolute madness that went down this past weekend, just hours before UFC Freedom 250 was hosted by President Donald Trump. UFC legend and current broadcaster Daniel Cormier dropped a bombshell on X, posting what looked like direct messages from Eric Trump, the President’s son, asking about "rigged" fights. Yeah, you read that right. And even though Cormier deleted the post faster than a knockout punch, the screenshots went viral, and the fallout is still rocking the combat sports world.

The Bombshell DMs and Cormier's Outcry

Sunday afternoon turned into a full-blown drama festival when Cormier posted, then quickly deleted, what appeared to be a series of DMs between him and Eric Trump. Cormier wasn’t holding back in his accompanying caption, saying, "I’m probably going to get a lot of flak for bringing this to light, however I refuse to stay silent. The UFC is a sport that I am deeply passionate about I will not tolerate this type of insider behavior. Shame on anyone trying to ruin this beautiful event." The messages themselves allegedly showed Eric Trump fishing for betting advice, looking for inside info on injuries or predictions. When Cormier apparently didn't bite, the DMs took a wild turn. Eric Trump then explicitly asked, "I’ll just cut to the chase. Are any of the fights tomorrow rigged? I’ve been eyeing the Lopes fight and I think an upset wouldn’t be too unrealistic. $$," Can you believe it? The sheer audacity!

Reporters Confirm the Deleted Post Was 100% Real

You might be thinking, "No way, that’s fake, right?" But hold up, because several reputable UFC reporters are backing up Cormier's original post. Ryan Frederick of Wrestling Observer and veteran UFC reporter Adam Martin both confirmed they saw it with their own eyes. Martin went to X himself, stating, "Since I’ve gotten a few DMs about this, yes, the DC tweet was 100% real, I saw it myself. Others saw it. People screen captured it. DC tweeted and deleted it quickly, but people screen grabbed it fast, too. Wonder why DC deleted it. Someone got into his ear quickly, I guess." Martin even acknowledged the DMs from Trump seemed "a bit weird," and he mused about a potential hack, but he stood firm: "DC’s post 100% was legit. He pulled the classic Jon Jones ‘tweet and delete’ move." Martin made sure to add, "DC didn’t do anything wrong BTW." So, we know Cormier really posted it.

Eric Trump's Swift Denial

As the internet blew up, Eric Trump quickly issued his own denial, calling the whole thing "completely fake!" and "scary." He went on X to claim, "I have never reached out to Daniel." He then doubled down, suggesting the screenshots were "fake, AI generated" and that Cormier deleting his post "confirms" they were fabricated. "We are aware of the fake, AI generated screenshots being circulated online. I have never spoken to Daniel. He has since deleted his post, which confirms it was clearly fabricated," Eric Trump wrote. The denials are out there, but the digital breadcrumbs, confirmed by reliable reporters, tell a very different story. What are we supposed to believe, right? This is wild. So, where do we go from here? Will Daniel Cormier speak out again, or will he stay silent after deleting his initial post? With the integrity of combat sports on the line and such a high-profile figure involved, you know the entire UFC world is going to be watching for what happens next. The question of "rigged fights" has been asked, and now we wait to see how it all shakes out.

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