Z. Coreano received his black belt after beating D. Ige. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In addition to winning Dan Ige, Korean zombie he also had to overcome a shoulder injury during the fight to leave with his arms raised in the UFC Las Vegas 29, event held this Saturday (19). According to his coach, Eddie Cha, the fighter felt a 'pop' in the second round, but did not give up the fight.
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“Of all the UFC main events he's had, this is the first one he's gone to (the judges') decision. He's kind of disappointed about it, but at the same time, he felt a tap on his shoulder and managed to overcome himself,” Cha revealed in an interview with 'ESPN' North-American.
It's not the first time the Korean has injured his shoulder in a fight. In August 2013, at UFC 163, he ended up breaking the spot in front of the former champion José Aldo, in his only chance to win the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.). On that occasion, however, he attacked and was knocked out by the Brazilian. This time it was different, as 'Zumbi' overcame the pain until the end of the duel against Ige.
“(It’s the) same shoulder he injured in the Aldo fight. In the second round, when he tried the takedown and got caught on his back, that's when (his shoulder) kind of moved in and out of place. We constantly told him to put his hands up. So after the fight he said, 'That's why I couldn't raise my hand' and I just agreed,” said the trainer.
Despite the injury, Korean zombie performed safely and won Dan Ige in the unanimous decision of the judges. With this, he recovered from the setback in front of Brian ortega, in October 2020. Professional since 2007, the athlete has a record of 17 positive results and six negative results.
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