Published 17:42 IST, January 28th 2020

Kobe Bryant death: Daniel Cormier gets emotional while talking about the NBA legend

Former heavyweight and lightweight champion of UFC Daniel Cormier recalled the first time he met Kobe Bryant in person. DC was emotional while talking.

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entire world was shocked as Kobe ‘ Black Mamba’ Bryant passed away along with his 12-year-old daughter Gianna in a tragic helicopter crash. Celebrities from all over world expressed ir condolences to Kobe Bryant’s family and friends. MMA fighters were equally saddened by unfortunate incident since Kobe Bryant was an inspiration for all of m. Former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion of UFC Daniel Cormier was one of those persons who knew Kobe Bryant personally. After unfortunate demise of Kobe, Daniel Cormier expressed his emotions in a telephonic interview with Ariel Helwani.

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Kobe Bryant death: Daniel Cormier recalls Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is longer with us and it is heartbreaking. However, Daniel Cormier still remembers first time he met Lakers legend. DC recalled how Kobe Bryant inspired him to be a better fighter every day. He is extremely thankful for that. “He was a nice man,” Daniel Cormier said and his low-tone voice clearly expressed his grief. MMA journalist Ariel Helwani posted entire conversation with Daniel Cormier through Instagram and fans have expressed ir sorrow and condolences. Listen to entire conversation.

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Kobe Bryant death: entire UFC roster is devastated

Apart from Daniel Cormier, everyone from UFC family expressed ir grief after Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. UFC president Dana White is a huge fan of basketball and he shared a healthy relationship with late Lakers legend. Dana White was broken after news and he expressed his grief and condolences for Kobe’s family and friends.

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(Im courtesy: NBA.com and Twitter of UFC)

 

17:42 IST, January 28th 2020