When I first heard Cro Cop was coming to the UFC, I got wetter than a 16 year old girl in the backseat of an IROC in the 80’s (Yes, THAT wet).
After hearing that his first opponent would be the little known Eddie Sanchez, I figured the UFC brass had decided it would be best to “feed” Cro Cop a “can” in his Octagon debut. After that uneventful encounter, I was further disappointed to find out that matchmaker Joe Silva had scheduled CC to face Gabe Gonzaga, another lesser known competitor who on paper, appeared to be no match for the Croatian. As everyone now knows “Napao” proved to be more than a worthy contender showing excellent top control, dominating the fight and eventually knocking out Filipovic with CC’s own trademark head kick.
However, now with a bout between Cro Cop and French kick boxer Cheick Kongo being rumored for UFC75, it’s left me feeling that the UFC could be utilizing the former PRIDE and K-1 star a little more effectively.
It’s not that I don’t think these opponents are worthy. I was just looking forward to some fantasy match ups like CC vs. Arlovski, CC vs. Couture or even CC vs. the much hated Tim Sylvia. I mean, has anyone been dreaming about a potential meeting between Mirko and Carmelo Marrero? No? Didn’t think so…
So come on UFC, realize what a talent you have on your hands. Sure, he might have the occasional shocking loss (See: Kevin Randleman) and maybe he is lacking a little in the PR department (See: any press conference). And yes, his entrance music is Duran Duran, but the man is a walking highlight reel. Mirko himself has said he’s not sure how many fights he has left in him and was contemplating retirement after the PRIDE 2006 GP. I just hope we get to see him in at least one marquee UFC match before he hangs up the gloves.
(3 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
I would love to see cro cop fight tim silva i think he would stomp silva a new ass.
if were including fantasy match ups.id like 2 see cro cop beat the bjesus outa my ex mrs,ha ha
The Maine-iac is out for back surgery he will be back in october
Even though I was hoping for a bigger name opponent for CC, I think the Kongo fight will be entertaining. One thing we can be sure of is a stand up fight since Kongo has zero ground skills. Should be a decent scrap.
CC NEEDS TO WIN THIS.
Kongo is a bad dude he has 7 T(KO)s.
Mind you cro cop has 15 T(KO)s but twice as many fights.
Sorry I meant cro cop.
WTF it keeps coming up crop cop.
I think it’s the site. We have CC listed as Crop Cop hahaha. I’ll get Damon to check it out….
Cheers bro.