Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier stated to Fox News Digital that he did not post screenshots alleging a conversation with Eric Trump, in which Trump purportedly inquired about fighter injuries and the legitimacy of fights ahead of UFC Freedom 250. The now-deleted post displayed what appeared to be direct messages between Cormier and Trump, with Trump asking if any fights were rigged. Cormier asserted, 'They’re not real,' and expressed disbelief that anyone would believe the claims. Both Cormier and Trump later posted on X, asserting that the screenshots were fake. Trump described them as 'fake, AI-generated screenshots' and denied ever communicating with Cormier. Cormier also mentioned that he was hacked and did not post the alleged messages.
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Daniel Cormier Denies Posting Alleged DMs with Eric Trump, Claims Account Was Hacked
Daniel Cormier has denied posting alleged direct messages with Eric Trump, claiming that his account was hacked. The messages suggested Trump was seeking inside information about UFC fights, which both parties have labeled as fake. Cormier expressed disbelief that anyone would take the claims seriously.
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