Daniel Cormier, the UFC MMA athlete, posted and deleted direct messages from Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, about potential insider betting information on the UFC Freedom 250 fights.
What happened?
The direct messages, which were screenshotted and shared on social media, showed Eric Trump asking Cormier about potential injuries and "rigged" results in the upcoming fights.
Cormier, who is scheduled to call the seven-fight card, refused to provide any information and stated that he would not tolerate insider behavior.
Why it matters for Daniel Cormier
The incident has sparked controversy and denial from both sides, with Cormier's quickly-deleted post gaining viral traction on social media.
The UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator has been involved in several high-profile fights and events, and this incident has raised questions about the integrity of the sport.
What comes next?
The UFC Freedom 250 fights are scheduled to take place, with Cormier set to call the action alongside Joe Rogan and Jon Anik.
The event has been highly anticipated, with several top fighters competing, including Diego Lopes, who is the betting favorite over Steve Garcia in the opening bout.
Cormier's involvement in the event has been highly publicized, and this incident has added an extra layer of controversy to the proceedings.
The direct messages, which were posted on September 16, 2024, showed Eric Trump asking Cormier about potential injuries and "rigged" results in the upcoming fights, with Cormier responding that he would not provide any information.
As of September 17, 2024, the UFC has not commented on the incident, but Cormier's denial of any wrongdoing has been widely reported.
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the integrity of the sport, with many fans and commentators weighing in on social media.
And the controversy is likely to continue, with the UFC Freedom 250 fights set to take place on September 22, 2024.
But Cormier's involvement in the event has been highly anticipated, and his denial of any wrongdoing has been widely reported.
So the focus will be on the fights themselves, with several top fighters competing in the highly anticipated event.
The UFC Freedom 250 fights will feature seven bouts, including the highly anticipated matchup between Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia.
The event will be held on September 22, 2024, and will be called by Cormier, Joe Rogan, and Jon Anik.