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Eric Trump allegedly seeks fight info from Daniel Cormier before UFC event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:39 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Eric Trump allegedly seeks fight info from Daniel Cormier before UFC event
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Daniel Cormier shared messages on X revealing Eric Trump reached out to inquire if fights at UFC Freedom 250 were rigged. The exchange took place on June 13, the night before the combat event at the White House. Cormier expressed his dismay at the suggestion of insider knowledge and denounced the behavior as damaging to the sport. Cormier is set to commentate at the event which takes place on June 11.

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  • •Eric Trump asked Cormier about the legitimacy of fights scheduled for June 11.
  • •Cormier condemned Trump's inquiry, emphasizing the importance of honesty in the sport.
  • •Messages shared by Cormier on X included eight exchanges with Trump.
  • •Cormier plans to commentate during UFC Freedom 250 set at the White House.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier claims X account hacked after sharing ‘fake’ Eric Trump DMs asking for insider info
  • 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Did Eric Trump seek inside info from Daniel Cormier? What we know
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Before the much-hyped and controversial UFC Freedom 250 event got underway on the South Lawn of the White House, it appeared that at least one Trump had been a little careless with their latest alleged grift. Former UFC star Daniel Cormier, who was working as a commentator at the event, posted and later deleted screenshots that…

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Screen messages from Daniel Cormier's X account suggest Eric Trump sought infomation from UFC legend Daniel Cormier before UFC Freedom 250 Sunday.

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