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Mixed Martial Artwork: Mirko Cro Cop

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This piece is entitled The Demon CC by the very talented PositiveBalance

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"Mirko" by the talented sketch artist, Alleycatsgarden

 

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This is a digital sketch of Mirko CroCop by FullTechnic

 

With his UFC return in Germany coming up, i decided to make this a triple feature of one of PRIDE's biggest stars, Mirko Cro Cop. The first feature is from PositiveBalance, this is one of my favorites because it is a traditional oil painting that sets a specific mood that very much fits Mirko's persona. The second piece is by AlleyCatsGarden. What can I say, I am a big fan of his work, and i think he's one of the best sketch artists out there. The third featured artwork is a digital sketch by FullTechnic that looks great in it's simplicity.

Most pieces that I featured in this Mixed Martial Artwork series have been digital paintings, so I think it is refreshing to see a more traditional feel to things this time. This is also the second time i featured artwork from both AlleyCatsGarden and FullTechnic, and i'm sure I'll be able to feature their other work because they are just that good.

AlleyCatsGarden has been featured here: Mixed Martial Artwork: Genki Sudo
and FullTechnic here: Mixed Martial Artwork: Randy "The Natural" Couture

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Mixed Martial Artwork is a series here in BloodyElbow that features several MMA artwork from some very talented artists from all over the globe. Be sure to follow the links to see the full size image.

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Cro Cop in happier times, pre ball kneeing.

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 8, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

lol that is very well done.

by Sam Cupitt on Jun 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

You do know that this loss will be used by fedor haters as ammo right?

They’ll say the normal stuff people say to discredit wins.. He wasn’t really that good and fedor fought borderline top10 fighter in sylvia and. Glassjawed AA and now a washed up fighter who almost got knocked out by a guy under his full mount..

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 9, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, haters can hate.
Whatever. =)

by MMASuPreMaCy on Jun 9, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

AA has a glass chin, Sylvia’s biggest wins were AA and Barnett roided against Couture.

Fedor deserves better.

by Derek Suboticki on Jun 9, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like Rookie HWs with less than 12 wins?

by MMASuPreMaCy on Jun 9, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

fedor hater checking in

yeah still not impressed… gonna take alot more than him beating Josh Barnett for me to crown him top p4p fighter.

Before you kill me take a look at things from my POV. I started watching the sport shortly before its spikeTV rebirth. Since then I have heard this guy do alot of talking (even more demanding) but not alot of actual fighting. Looking through his won/loss record I see alot of names that i know were very talented at the time but I see even more cakewalks (sylvia, hunt) and even more freak shows (hong man choi, mark hunt). Whats his last BIGTIME win?? BigNog on NYE 2004?? CroCop in 2005 (a win nearly 4 years ago against a guy who ,as much as i love him, has been a disappointment since pride ended)??

by dt3 on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its not just who he beats; its his mystique, the manner in which he defeats his opponents, and his speed and strength, and his aparrent lack of weaknesses.

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

quick, mystical wins or not he has not faced an opponent in 5 years that I would put ahead of middle level UFC talent (ex. Cheick Kongo)

by dt3 on Jun 12, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes it is..

It was posted in the comments of the last edition too.. Now it’s really not gonna be a surprise when I do the planned fedor feature..

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 9, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

positivebalance banned me from sherdog twice mwahaha

from the forest itself comes the handle for the axe

by troy145 on Jun 9, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions  

How do you get banned from Sherdog?! Murder someone?

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 9, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

He didn’t make his trolling quota for the month.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jun 9, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

i only posted in the war room about politics

positivebalance presided over what is referred to in the war room as the great conservsnacht

from the forest itself comes the handle for the axe

by troy145 on Jun 9, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didnt understand a word you said..

Is that serious or a sherdog inside joke or something? Haha.

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 9, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

basically

i was conservative politically, was banned without being given a reason by positivebalance, who is liberal. Alot of conservative posters got banned in the same way.

from the forest itself comes the handle for the axe

by troy145 on Jun 9, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay for politics! =X

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jun 9, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ohh okay..

So is this the same positivebalance? Cause that sounds like a dick move.. But at least he has some good artwork. :)

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 9, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah im pretty sure

i remember him linking to some of his art.

outside of political discussions he was pretty cool, except I think he was a ridiculous BJ Penn homer

from the forest itself comes the handle for the axe

by troy145 on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry if this is railroading the post but is there anywhere that I can recommend a fighter that i would like to see on " Mixed Martial Artwork" ?

by JaTinkles on Jun 9, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

its impossible

scientists have been searching for a way for years but…. until we can prove string theory its just a bunch of empty speculation.

from the forest itself comes the handle for the axe

by troy145 on Jun 9, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

well then if thats the case some Sakuraba art would be awsome!

by JaTinkles on Jun 9, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

All you need for Sakuraba art is to splatter red paint all over the place.

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

No no, that is Joe Stevenson.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jun 9, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really like positivebalance’s stuff.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jun 10, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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