Zak Cummings and Ed Herman have earned a whole lot of respect over time.
That was evident on Saturday because the MMA world reacted to the longtime veterans asserting their retirement following a three-round battle at UFC Kansas Metropolis. Cummings received a convincing unanimous choice, but it surely turned out to be a particular second for each males as they laid their gloves down within the octagon in entrance of an appreciative crowd.
Their fellow fighters have been appreciative too, with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa each weighing in on social media.
Chiesa known as Cummings and Herman “two absolute warriors” and he thanked Herman for being a pioneer for MMA within the pacific northwest. Herman, a local of Vancouver, Wash., made his professional debut in 2003 and has fought for the UFC since 2006.
Weidman summed the second up proudly, writing, “Solely in our sport do you see one of these love between two fighters who have been simply making an attempt to kill one another.”
See extra reactions from fighters beneath.
All the most effective to Zak and Ed, two absolute warriors. Ed helped pave the best way for the up and coming fighters within the PNW. I’m certain Zak did the identical in Missouri. Heaps in emotion in these put up battle speeches. That was highly effective. #UFCKansasCity
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) April 16, 2023
Man.. emotional ending to the Herman and Cummings battle. Each guys placed on a present and each guys resolve to retire at identical time. Actually cool second. Solely in our sport do you see one of these love between two fighters who have been simply making an attempt to kill one another. Happy with the game ! pic.twitter.com/6inBbnacbG
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) April 16, 2023
Congratulations on one helluva a profession @EdHermanufc I bear in mind watching TUF 3 with my dad once I was in junior excessive and being an immediate fan of yours. You probably did it the appropriate manner man. Get pleasure from retirement #UFCKansasCity
— Austin Arnett (@AustinArnettMMA) April 16, 2023
I wanna cry proper now
— Saidyokub Kakhramonov (@SaidYokubMMA) April 16, 2023
Wow.. congratulations to each guys on their great profession and a fantastic battle tonight. #UFCKansasCity
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 16, 2023
