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CroCop on the Dos Santos Loss

In an interview with Croatina site Nokaut, Mirko CroCop talked about his loss to Junior Dos Santos and his future. All in all, it was not a pleasant interview: I was very, very disturbed after the lo...

Mirko CroCop Considers Help of Psychiatrist

Personally, I hope he at least gives it a good faith effort: "I was very, very disturbed after the loss to [Junior] dos Santos. I was in such a state that I wished to hang myself in my hotel room so ...

UFC 103 Results: Junior dos Santos Stops Mirko CroCop in War of Attrition

CroCop looked prepared and so did dos Santos. The first round offered a great deal of back and forth. The left leg of CroCop didn't play a major role early on, but the left straight landed very effect...

UFC 103: Belfort vs. Franklin Predictions

UFC 103: Belfort vs. Franklin. September 19, 2009American Airlines Arena in Dallas, TexasRich Franklin vs. Vitor BelfortLuke Thomas: Candidly, I just don't know who to pick here. Vitor's blazing, stra...

Who's Next for Randy Couture?

It's pretty obvious Randy Couture is not retiring.  He said as much after the fight, and it looks like he will continue to fight under his new contract.  I expect him to actually fight again...

UFC 99: The Comeback Predictions

BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for UFC 99: June 13th, 2009Lanxess ArenaCologne, GermanyMain Card Bouts: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei SilvaLuke Thomas: I don't know if Silva is or isn't having his J...

Where Does Mirko CroCop Stand in the UFC Heavyweight Division?

With the confirmation of Mirko's return at UFC 99, my mind is already racing ahead of his fight with Mustapha Al-Turk to other possibilities.  People are right to say he's not the guy we once kne...

Dana White confirms CroCop's return At UFC 99

Dana White has confirmed Mirko CroCop's return to the UFC, according to Dave Meltzer at the Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com. Simply stated: Dana White confirmed Mirko Cro Cop vs. Mostapha Al...

DREAM 6 Quick Results

Middleweight Grand Prix Reserve Bout Andrews Nakahara def. Dong Sik Yoon via TKO (Punches) at 0:30 of Round 2 Middleweight Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout #1 Gegard Mousasi def. Melvin Manhoef via Submi...

What Cro Cop And Matt Hughes Have In Common

Both guys are done being among the elite within their respective weight classes. As little as two years ago both of these respective fighters were on top of the world albeit different parts.. Matt H...