“I Was Going To Start Crying”- Emotional Daniel Cormier Confesses About Dana White’s Wholesome Gesture for ‘The Korean Zombie’ at UFC Singapore

The stirring last moments of Chan Sung Jung are still fresh. ‘The Korean Zombie’, who terrorized the featherweight division and made a name for absorbing blows on his chin, left the arena with tears in his eyes. Further, the fans made his last walk memorable as they sang along with his famed walkout song, Zombie. The emotional occasion teared up not only the fans but also a UFC veteran.

The Korean fighter hung up his MMA gloves after he dropped the fight against Max Holloway at UFC Singapore. He fought fearlessly until his last shot, and that summed up his whole fighting career. However, the visuals of him sobbing while walking out took the fans and Daniel Cormier by surprise, as one of the toughest guys was bowing out of the UFC. ‘DC’ believes it was a special night and a special moment made possible by Dana White and Co.

Emotional Daniel Cormier recalls special The Korean Zombie moment

The former UFC champion, in a YouTube video, recalled the emotional hour and mentioned it was “sad.” In addition, he declared it the greatest walkout and the greatest retirement. Cormier said, “He had the greatest walkout. He might have the greatest retirement too. To be in Singapore and have everyone singing this song as he’s leaving. The emotion, time of his retirement, it was special.”

Following this, the American fighter disclosed his vulnerability and emotional state. He admitted he was on the verge of shedding tears. The 44-year-old also touched on his illustrious career. He conceded, “It made my heart flutter right. I started feeling like I was going to start crying. Because you don’t see guys like this who have that type of impact, not become a champion. But still, be so important to the sport, elevate to that level. The Korean Zombie did that.”

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How did The Korean Zombie sway his fans and cement his legacy in the promotion? What was it that drew people in? Cormier’s subsequent comments drop a hint.

Chan Sung Jung didn’t follow the conventional path

Former ‘champ-champ’ pointed out The Korean Zombie pulled it off without learning English. Moreover, he declared that the Korean fighter didn’t do anything that he thought was necessary to make a start. Cormier stated, “He just was himself. That’s the very fun fighting style that drew people in.”

Lastly, Cormier noted how, from the t-shirts to the walkout, everything came together for The Korean Zombie. Hence, giving him a perfect sendoff at UFC Fight Night 225. What do you think of these comments by Daniel Cormier? Do you believe The Korean Zombie had the greatest retirement? Let us know in the comments below.

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