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Eric Trump says 'rigged' UFC fight messages were AI fakes

BBC Sport · Jun 15, 2026, 6:13 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Eric Trump says screenshots showing an alleged conversation with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, which appeared to show Trump asking whether any fights at the White House event would be rigged, were fabricated.

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