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  1. 12-13-2006, 08:30 PM #1
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    CRO COP leaving pride for ufc!

    I honestly did think this was actually going to happen!!


    Speculation has run rampant for the past couple of weeks that Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, ranked #2 in MMAWeekly’s top ten heavyweights, was going to leave Pride for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It now appears that the speculation is true. Sources from within Filipovic’s camp and an independent source in Las Vegas, have confirmed to MMAWeekly that the Pride Open Weight Grand Prix champion has indeed made the decision to move on to the UFC.

    As reported last week on MMAWeekly.com, a statement released on Filipovic’s own web site indicated that a decision was near and that the UFC was a distinct option, “…the bottom line is that Cro Cop likely won't have his chance to fight Fedor for the title in the next few months. With that said, it's perfectly reasonable for Mirko to consider other offers.” The statement continued, “…the most interesting offers are coming from the US.” And that “the offer from the UFC is actually in Cro Cop's hands.”

    The statement also hinted that the Croatian MMA star was ready to leave Pride, “Is Cro Cop seriously considering making his UFC appearance? Let's say that Mirko is always open to new challenges and he is looking forward to his U.S. debut, which will happen very soon.” Of course, with Pride starting to run shows in America, his U.S. debut could have possibly taken place under either banner, but his own camp has confirmed that he expects to make that debut in the UFC.

    Our sources have not confirmed whether there is an agreement in principle between Filipovic and the UFC or if he has actually signed a contract with America’s largest mixed martial arts promoter.
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  2. 12-13-2006, 08:43 PM #2
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    He's gonna fight one guy and no one else is going to get in the ring with him.
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  3. 12-13-2006, 09:26 PM #3
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    Shit, went ahead and made another thread...sorry
    ***No source checks!!!***
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    Quote Originally Posted by muriloninja
    Shit, went ahead and made another thread...sorry
    No big deal man.
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  5. 12-13-2006, 09:45 PM #5
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    I cant wait to see him dominate the UFC's HW division!!!!!
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  6. 12-14-2006, 10:09 AM #6
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    The UFC is stepping up! IF they continue with this direction it will be worth watching the heavies again....it's been too long!
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