Comments on: Cro Cop vs Mizuno (fight video): DREAM 1

By: Jay K.

Jay K. — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:26:22 +0000

Dissapointed at the fight. The entire time I was picturing Kongo as his opponent during this fight and it’s clear to me that Cro Cop will never return to the UFC. Even his opening knee to the head was partially deflected by this can prior to the can’s defeat. I wish him well, but as for returning to the UFC, Nope.

Jay K.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Beef

Beef — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:01:48 +0000

Yes #43 I was also taking note of Cro Cop expanding his game. Yes, we only saw the added moves on his feet, but I wouldn’t doubt that he is adding to his takedown defense and ground game as well.

This could be the perfect opportunity for him to “practice” these new skills and it looks like he could be serious about returning to the UFC and/or fighting more serious competition.

I too am hoping that we will soon get to see a new and improved Cro Cop with more skills and the old fighting instinct.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Pleau

Pleau — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:38:36 +0000

This fight doesn’t tell us much obviously. However this is the first time I’ve ever seen Cro Cop use knees in the clinch and standing elbow strikes… very interesting…

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: bp

bp — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:27:52 +0000

Yeah, I miss the old Cro Cop before he got to the UFC. I think he got back on the roids again and now he can kick ass. Hell, I cant fight worth a sh*t and am a fat bastard, but I think I can beat that guy that Cro Cop fought.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Mike Wolfe

Mike Wolfe — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:12:58 +0000

I hope he’s getting his mojo back, and if he has to pound a few nobodies, fine. But to re-claim his status as a top MMA fighter, he’ll have to fight and win against more competitive opponents. The question in my mind is whether he’s going to ride his rep. for some easy paydays like this one, or whether he’s going to make a serious comeback. Can’t tell from this fight.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: SteveXtreme

SteveXtreme — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:15:24 +0000

Perhaps I did speak rather harshly of Crocop. I apologize. I just stressed that to try and better get my comment about Team Takedown across. I was/am a Crocop fan. But I don’t believe i’m thinking any different than any other Crocop fan when I say I want the old Crocop back. Hell I would love for him to beat Fedor and make a triumphant and dominant return to the UFC. But I don’t think that will happen.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Rich S.

Rich S. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:40:48 +0000

“Let’s stop talking about washed up Cro Cop and start talking about Team Takedown”

people who make comments like that piss me off..

washed up??

a fighters washed up after losing 2 fights in a row??

well, hell,
if that’s the case, why is Chuck still headlining?? he’s lost two in a row before..
what about randy couture, he’s lost two in a row before but i bet you’re still hugging his balls..
the great Dan Hendo.. hmmm.. would you say he’s washed up too??

no one has the right to say that Cro-Cop is washed up after a freak KO loss and a close decision loss.. and the fact is.. no matter how good or bad you think he looked in his last fight.. he won.. in devistating fashion and in under a minute, mind you..

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:24:07 +0000

I am glad to see that Cro cop can still beat the shit out of a punching bag….C’mon could he get a better guy to fight. What a waste of 56 seconds of my life.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Derek B.

Derek B. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:15:00 +0000

“If Tatsuya Mizuno is the toughest competition Mirko Crocop is willing to face ”

also Cro-Cop fights whoever they put in front of him. He’s never been that fighter who says “no i’m not going to fight him” he always fight who the match makers put in front of him.

Like or Dislike: 0 0

By: Derek B.

Derek B. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:12:10 +0000

it’s about money Steve. Mizuno isn’t the toughest opponent for Mirko. Everyone knows that just by watching the fight. You have to understand this is an entertainment sport. If it weren’t for the fighters who brings people to the stands then there would be no sport today.

Plus there were alot of Cro-Cop sporting fans when he made his debut and when he fought in europe. He’s not mainstream here in america..just like if americans fighters went to Japan nobody would care about them except for the hardcore fight fans.

Just how the cookie crumbles. This is why Brock Lesnar is in the UFC.

Like or Dislike: 0 0