SouthernWorldwide.com – UFC legend Daniel Cormier has vehemently denied posting alleged direct messages (DMs) between himself and Eric Trump, claiming his account was hacked.
The controversy erupted following a now-deleted post that appeared to show screenshots of private conversations between Cormier and Trump. These alleged messages, purportedly from Trump to Cormier, inquired about the outcomes of upcoming fights, potential fighter injuries, and directly asked if any of the bouts were “rigged.”
“I can’t believe you guys believed that. Like, who believes that?” Cormier stated, expressing his disbelief at the situation.
The alleged exchange, as depicted in the screenshots, included a message from Trump stating, “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. $$.”
An alleged reply from Cormier to Trump in the screenshots read, “No none of our fights rigged and honestly I am appalled you would even ask me something like that.”
This purported conversation gained significant traction, raising concerns about a potential insider trading scandal within the fighting community. The implication was that Trump might have been seeking non-public information to gain an advantage in betting.
However, both Cormier and Eric Trump took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday evening, shortly before the main event of the night, to refute the authenticity of the posts.
Cormier questioned the intelligence of those who believed the screenshots, asking, “if people were really that dumb.”
Eric Trump unequivocally stated that the entire incident was “completely fake.”
In a subsequent post, Trump went further, labeling the screenshots as “fake, AI-generated screenshots” and asserting that he had never even communicated with Cormier.
When directly asked if he was denying posting the alleged DMs to his social media, Trump responded, “I got hacked or something.” He reiterated his astonishment, saying, “Who believes stuff like that? That’s crazy.”
To a question about whether journalists claiming he posted the content were mistaken, Trump affirmed, “Yeah, absolutely.”
The UFC Freedom 250 event, where these alleged messages surfaced in relation to, took place on June 14, 2026. The event featured several high-profile fights, including the main event that evening.
Daniel Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion and current commentator, has been a prominent figure in the sport. Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, is known for his involvement in his family’s business ventures and his political affiliations.
The incident highlights the increasing ease with which digital content can be manipulated and spread, leading to widespread speculation and misinformation before being debunked by the involved parties.
This situation also brings to light the ongoing concerns surrounding the integrity of combat sports and the potential for betting-related scandals. UFC President Dana White has previously addressed similar issues, including confirming FBI discussions over unusual betting activity in past fights.
The prompt denial from both Cormier and Trump serves to quell the immediate speculation, but the incident underscores the challenges faced by public figures in managing their online presence and combating the spread of fabricated information.
