Daniel Cormier is adamant an exchange with Eric Trump about fixed fights never happened ... with the UFC legend claiming his account must have been tampered with on Sunday.
The shocking post seemingly went up hours before the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn ... showing alleged DMs from President Trump's son asking if DC had any inside information that could help him with some bets.
The post was quickly deleted ... and Eric came forward to deny the conversation ever happened. He stated A.I. was involved in faking the messages. Cormier also followed up by asking, "Are people really this dumb?"
Dan Bongino thought Josh Hokit's shocking "joke" about Michelle Obama after his UFC Freedom 250 victory was pretty damn funny ... and says those clutching their pearls need to chill.
TMZ DC caught up with the former deputy director of the FBI after the huge White House spectacle ... and we had to ask what he thought of Hokit calling Michelle "a man" in his post-fight comments.
Check out the video ... Dan says the moment brought the house down ... because it was so wild and unexpected. He also addresses those who think the comment was in poor taste.
Sean Strickland was rushed out of a UFC party Sunday night by Secret Service agents near the White House -- not because he did anything wrong -- but for his own safety, TMZ has learned.
The UFC champ -- who has been critical of President Trump -- attended last night's viewing party with UFC fans on the Ellipse overlooking the White House.
As you know, Trump was holding the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the Great Lawn as he celebrated his 80th birthday ... but Strickland was barred from the event because he wasn't invited.
It's curtains on UFC Freedom 250 ... a history-making night at the White House that had everything from an endless stream of knockouts, to an idiotic comment about Michelle Obama.
The judges could've just stayed at home, 'cause all seven fights on the card ended in knockout ... with the main event being the only scrap that even went past the second round.
The night started with President TrumpandDana White walking from the Oval Office to a balcony overlooking the Octagon on the South Lawn ... before the National Anthem was performed.
Mauricio Ruffy proved himself a lover and fighter on the White House lawn Sunday night ... dominating Michael Chandler, and then proposing to his girlfriend!
"What better place to ask my wife to get married?" Ruffy's translator said from the Octagon, turning to the crowd. "Nadine, I love you. Would you marry me, since we're right here at the White House?"
Bo Nickal, one of the president's favorite fighters, gave the big guy a huge shoutout on the microphone after knocking out his opponent at Freedom 250!
🚨 Bo Nickal on President Trump hosting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House:
“It takes a special person with a lot of balls to do something like this. I have so much respect for him.”
"It feels amazing. First and foremost, I gotta thank President Trump for making this happen," the 30-year-old fighter told Joe Rogan from the center of the Octagon, as POTUS watched from just feet away.
"Thank you, Dana, all the UFC, everybody. This is unbelievable. It takes such a special person to be able to have the balls to do something like this. I have so much respect for him, had that for a long time. I'm just grateful to be here. Grateful to be a part of it."
Charlie Cotton caught up with Kid Rock -- who told us UFC Freedom 250 ranks #1 in all United States sporting events of ALL TIME!!!
Heavy hitters like Mackenzie Dern, Joshua Van and Diego Lopes also pulled up to the prez's place Sunday evening before one of the most-anticipated events in sports.
Gilbert Burns put a fan in a headlock for a photo-op ... while Jean Silva stood next to his admirers, fists raised, for pics.
President Donald Trump and Dana White might've just had the best walkout of the night, before a single punch was thrown, arriving on the South Lawn in style!
After a short rain delay -- thunderstorms were in the area -- POTUS and his longtime friend walked out of the White House's Oval Office, making their way to a balcony overlooking the Octagon ... as a 4,000-strong crowd, many military members, cheered from the stands.
Trump saluted while White held his hand over his heart as the National Anthem was played ... culminating with 12 U.S. military jets doing an AWESOME flyover.
Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia were first to fight -- and they made history as the first fighters to scrap on the White House's lawn -- and it was fun!
Garcia, ranked 9th, started off strong, getting the better of Lopes, ranked 2nd, in the first round ... but that was until Diego cracked Steve with a left on the chin, rocking his opp.
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna says loving the UFC fight on the White House lawn isn't a choice ... it's chemical -- with testosterone producers sure to enjoy.
Our TMZDC team caught up with the Florida rep. before the controversial event on Sunday ... and we had to ask about all the backlash for the event.
Luna's clear that people who don't produce testosterone -- basically, weaklings and wimps -- are the only ones who can't get behind this event ... a knock on many liberals who have attacked the prez for going through with it.
Donald Trump is one of the oldest sitting presidents in U.S. history ... and now he's completed another decade of life.
Trump is turning 80 today, and he's celebrating at the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, which is going down on the South Lawn.
POTUS is sure to be decked out in his birthday best for the occasion ... we're guessing we'll see him in his signature spray tan and a dramatic combover.
But the Prez wasn't always this old! Check out our gallery to see for yourself and take a stroll down memory lane.
Alex Pereira is looking to make history Sunday at the White House, becoming the first-ever fighter to hold a championship in three different weight classes ... which some fans think would make him the greatest ever.
Poatan, however, isn't concerned with the debate!
"Brother, winning or not winning this belt, people are still gonna talk. People are gonna agree or not agree, there is a lot of hating, a lot of ego on this fight, by many guys, even from the media, former fighters, might be a little bit frustrated, no matter what I do, they're never content, so I just focus on doing my job and winning fights," Pereira told Babcock this week.
For the United States’ 250th Independence anniversary, these shredded studs are entering the White House in peak shape and glory -- we grabbed their most muscular shots, but can you figure out who they are?
Let freedom ring ... UFC’s top fighters are getting ready to step into the octagon today for Freedom 250 ... so we’ve rounded up some of the most iconic celebrities, events, and award presentations held at The White House.
This is the first UFC fight being staged at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ... but there have been plenty of other noteworthy events over the years ... with tons of star power and plenty of pomp and circumstance at The People's House.
Tomorrow!!! The sprawling lawns of the White House will be slammed with fist-flying action as UFC Freedom 250 brings some of the sport's biggest stars to the nation's capital.
From championship clashes to heavyweight fireworks, the historic event is set to deliver a knockout night in front of a uniquely American backdrop ....
Before the fighters step into the spotlight, can you identify the shredded studs from their bulked-up shots?!
It's full speed ahead for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House ... 'cause a federal judge in D.C. just shut down a desperate attempt to KO the event!
Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit earlier this month, arguing the "Claw" structure on the South Lawn was just too damn ugly. As part of the civil suit, they requested a temporary restraining order, which would've barred the event from taking place on Sunday.
But, President Trump and his good buddy Dana White can rest easy 'cause U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta firmly denied the TRO, ruling there was no real concrete injury.
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The judge basically said that not finding the claw aesthetically pleasing wasn't enough to warrant a restraining order.
