Park Dae Sung from decided against hugging two ring girls after his win
One of South Korea’s most recognised mixed martial artists, Park Dae Sung, found himself in an unusual post-fight situation, not because of who he fought, but because of who he avoided.
After securing a split decision win over Rodrigo Caporal at Road FC 36 in February 2017, Park did something rarely seen in MMA: he sprinted away from the ring girl during the victory photo session.
As she approached to pose for the traditional post-fight snapshot, Park backed off, waved his arms frantically, and could be heard shouting, “Don’t come”.
Officials had to persuade him to return to the centre of the ring, and when he finally did, he stood stiffly beside her, carefully avoiding any physical contact.
This dramatic reaction stemmed from an incident just two months earlier. In December 2016, after another split decision win, this time over Kyung Pyo Kim at Road FC Young Guns 31, Park was seen placing his hands on a ring girl’s waist and pulling her close during the media photo session.
He repeated the act twice, despite her visible discomfort. The footage sparked public outrage and accusations of sexual harassment.
The backlash was swift and severe, prompting Park to adjust his behaviour drastically. The transformation from aggressive celebrant to visibly nervous victor became a moment of viral attention across South Korean media.
Though Park boasts a near-perfect record in Road FC between 2013 and 2017, the incident remains a stain on his glorious career.
Watch the video below:
FKA/EB
Meanwhile, watch as historian Annam details how Swedru All Blacks started as a military club
