Did the UFC invest in damaged goods?

[Mark Kerr]

This would explain why we have not seen that LHK in the UFC.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

Mirko Cro Cop: The Croatian Sensation was PRIDE's most popular foreign fighter. While he lost to both Fedor Emelianenko and Nogueira in PRIDE, he was a far bigger star to the public than either. He's been the biggest washout of the post-merger era, going 1-2, with losses to Cheick Kongo and Gabriel Gonzaga, neither of whom had major reputations when facing him. He went 4-0 in 2006, including winning its Open Weight Grand Prix, all four via quick knockouts. But his biggest weapon in sporting a 19-4-2 record in PRIDE over six years, was a left high kick, and in throwing one to knock out Wanderlei Silva on September 10, 2006, he shattered his ankle. When UFC signed him for a $2.4 million six-fight contract at the end of 2006, it was a huge blow to a dying PRIDE, but they may have gotten damaged goods.

[cht868]

he should drop to 205 imo, not really a big hw, can beat a lot of hw's, but still...

[MB_722]

Cro cop is still good.

I was watching him 2 minutes ago on the PRIDE Hardcore Knockouts Vol.1.

Probably the hardest thing to get used to is the Octagon. He dominated and won against many tough opponents. He'll be back.

[20inch calves]

Cro cop is still good.

I was watching him 2 minutes ago on the PRIDE Hardcore Knockouts Vol.1.

Probably the hardest thing to get used to is the Octagon. He dominated and won against many tough opponents. He'll be back.

i agree. besides there is no way to know if someone will be good in the octagon until they get in there

[Captain Equipoise]

I disagree that it's just the octagon factor, in Pride he had drive, fire in his eyes... his UFC matches he looked totally out of place, like he didn't want to be there like it was a chore. I just think he's lost the drive and motivation to try anymore, that plus he underestimated his opponents, he thought he was just going to waltz in there and go right for the title.

Basically he got tired/lazy.

[cht868]

I disagree that it's just the octagon factor, in Pride he had drive, fire in his eyes... his UFC matches he looked totally out of place, like he didn't want to be there like it was a chore. I just think he's lost the drive and motivation to try anymore, that plus he underestimated his opponents, he thought he was just going to waltz in there and go right for the title.

Basically he got tired/lazy.

that was my impression also

[BigScoob]

its called NO STEROIDS

[Mark Kerr]

its called NO STEROIDS

He's back on.

Cro Cop gained 12 pounds of muscle in 1 month.

He will be back on track again.

[Spoony Luv]

He is the Mike Tyson of MMA...He will never be the same...

[Mark Kerr]

He is the Mike Tyson of MMA...He will never be the same...

I hope not.

I want to see some new highlight videos.

[Captain Equipoise]

He is the Mike Tyson of MMA...He will never be the same...

Agreed, he's lost the edge he had before...that killer instinct is gone, you can see it in his eyes.