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Getbig Misc Discussion Boards => Mixed Martial Arts (MMA/UFC) => Topic started by: Bluto on November 09, 2007, 04:10:51 PM
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The following is an excerpt from an interview with Mirko CroCop:
"At this moment I am in biggest crisis in my career, thats definitely.
Night after last fight (vs Cheick Kongo) I thought about ending career, but I will fight at least 5-6 times more ."
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Here is the interview.
Dnevnik.hr: Is CroCop back?
Mirko: CroCop is recovered, it will take a month to begin with sparrings again, although I have a special helmet for protection. The stripes are affecting my visibility so it's not like the real thing, but the regular sparring sessions start in about a month.
I think my next fight is going to happen in January.
You recently had a nose surgery?
Mirko: The nose problems have nothing to do with my defeats. I had trouble breathing, my nose was broken, one side was at 30%, while the other side was blocked completely.
It's important when you face such an intense efforts.
Is this the toughest period in your career after you left K1?
Mirko: Not only that, this is the toughest period of my entire career.
Did you think about ending your career?
Mirko: I did think of it the night after my last defeat, but I'm not going to end my career soon. I will have 5 or 6 fights at least. Maybe even more, who can tell. Every fight could be your last one. You can suffer from a fatal injury, you can break your leg or arm. If I'll be able to fight I'll fight, it's my life and my choice and I enjoy doing it.
I have a very strong motive, especially beacuse of number of „wise“ Internet users saying that I'm done. I will prove they were wrong.
Did you ever think about taking a year off to rest and come back stronger?
Mirko: In my case that would be a very long break. Of course, I would train a lot still if it would happen. Sometime you have to end your career, in a year, 3 or 5 years, or even 10 years - look at Randy Couture, he was the champion at 44. I will always train hard, but long breaks like that are not for me.
Are you in touch with Dana White and how does he feel about your defeats?
Mirko: We keep in touch, but you'll have to ask him about that.
So, your nose is recovering well, you are wearing a special helmet. Your return is set for January due to a medical reasons?
Mirko: Yes, because of the surgery I'm not allowed to fight sooner. My nose is not fully recovered and I still have stiches in it.
Are there any rumors about your next opponent?
Mirko: None that I'm aware of.
Who you would like to fight next? Someone with a big reputation or?
Mirko: It's up to the UFC's management. I will fight anyone who they put me against. I have never turned down any opponent.
Anything left to say?
Mirko: I'll be back (smiling).
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man i hope he fights better than his last 2..dana should let him juice
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Mirko Cro Cop = Ryan Leaf
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"I have a very strong motive, especially beacuse of number of „wise“ Internet users saying that I'm done. I will prove they were wrong."
looks like crocop read a lot on the mma board lately when we had those crocop threads!! :D
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"I have a very strong motive, especially beacuse of number of „wise“ Internet users saying that I'm done. I will prove they were wrong."
looks like crocop read a lot on the mma board lately when we had those crocop threads!! :D
Cro Cop loves it at getbig. Look for it in his next interview.
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hasnt shown us his best yet in my opinion has got more fights left
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Mirko Cro Cop = Ryan Leaf
what ???
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"I have a very strong motive, especially beacuse of number of „wise“ Internet users saying that I'm done. I will prove they were wrong."
looks like crocop read a lot on the mma board lately when we had those crocop threads!! :D
Hahaha yes. That's cool he actually cares what the fans think about him. It's about pride for Mirko. I can't say the same for Fedor.