Daniel Cormier sparked controversy with a now-deleted social media post claiming Eric Trump wanted insider UFC White House information.

The post was taken down after roughly 15 minutes, but screenshots of alleged Instagram messages from Eric Trump to Cormier appeared to be damning.

What happened?

Cormier sent the MMA rumor mill ablaze with the post on fight night, just hours before UFC Freedom 250 was set to take place at The White House.

The event featured a seven-fight card, including two title bouts at the top of the bill.

Why it matters for Daniel Cormier

The UFC Hall of Famer's post claimed Eric Trump wanted information about the UFC's plans for the event.

Given how quickly the post was taken down, it's possible that Cormier's account was hacked.

What comes next?

The UFC finally finished installing an Octagon and accompanying arena-style rigging and seating on the South Lawn of The White House less than a week ago.

The biggest storyline during the last day or two has revolved around whether or not the weather in Washington D.C. will allow the outdoor event to go ahead.

Cormier's post has added a new layer of controversy to the event.

The UFC legend and current color commentator has been involved in the promotion of the event.

The event has been months in the making, with the UFC working to bring a unique experience to The White House.

And the weather has been a major concern, with forecasts showing a chance of rain on the day of the event.

But the controversy surrounding Cormier's post has overshadowed the weather concerns.

So the focus is now on what really happened between Cormier and Eric Trump.

Cormier's statement accompanying the alleged screenshots from Eric Trump appeared to be damning.

The screenshots showed alleged Instagram messages from Eric Trump to Cormier.

The messages appeared to show Eric Trump asking for information about the UFC's plans for the event.

Cormier's statement claimed that Eric Trump wanted insider information about the UFC.

The UFC has not commented on the controversy.

But the incident has sparked a lot of interest in the MMA community.

And the controversy is likely to continue in the coming days.

The event went ahead as planned, despite the controversy.

The seven-fight card featured some exciting matches, including two title bouts.

But the controversy surrounding Cormier's post has been the main talking point.

Cormier has not commented further on the incident.

But the UFC is likely to investigate the matter.

The incident has raised questions about the relationship between the UFC and the White House.

And the controversy is likely to have implications for the UFC and its events.

The UFC has been working to bring more events to The White House.

But the controversy surrounding Cormier's post may affect those plans.

The incident has also raised questions about the security of the UFC's social media accounts.

And the UFC may need to take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.