Dana White says Cro Cop is done in the UFC
“I was talking tonight about how tough Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ is,” UFC president White said. “At his age and with…
“I was talking tonight about how tough Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ is,” UFC president White said. “At his age and with the wars he’s been in, to see how he gets in there with these heavyweights now that are bigger, stronger and younger than he is – and he still holds his own – it’s a testament to what a great fighter that guy was in his prime.
“I have all respect for Mirko ‘Cro Cop,’ but yeah, I’d have to say tonight is probably the last time we’ll see ‘Cro Cop’ fight again.”
“I don’t think I’d have an argument from ‘Cro Cop.”
Cro Cop was on one of the best streaks in MMA history after he captured the Pride Open Weight Grand Prix back in 2006. One devastating head kick later and the aura of invincibility surrounding one of sport’s most feared strikers would go up in smoke. Gabriel Gonzaga viciously laid CC out at UFC 70 in April 2007.
It’s unfortunate American fans didn’t get to witness the 36-year-old in his heyday. Right kick hospital, left kick cemetery. – Believe it.
After back-to-back knockout losses to Frank Mir at UFC 119 and Schaub on Saturday night, White felt it was time to cut ties with the heavyweight. He said Cro Cop wouldn’t disagree with the decision, either.