2007-02-05 01:20:38 · 12 answers · asked by Baxter's Dad 3 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
OBVIOUSLY, I meant in the UFC.
2007-02-05 06:04:17 · update #1
He comes in with a professional 22-4 record, with two losses by decision, 1 submission and 1 ko. His oppenents list is a who's-who at the top of MMA. Check current neutral site world rankings:
HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION (over 205 pounds)
#1 Heavyweight Fighter in the World: Fedor Emelianenko
2. Mirko Cro Cop
3. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
4. Josh Barnett
5. Tim Sylvia
MMAWeekly Rankings last updated on January 30, 2007
I believe the answer, as of this moment, is no. The UFC doesn't not possess a heavyweight at his caliper. Though I do agree at some point I'd love to see a Brandon Vera - Mirko bout.
Tim Sylvia would'nt last half of a round. Sylvia has a lot of heart but he is sloppy and not physically fit at all. The UFC is starved for heavyweights.
Cro-cop last year won the Pride Grand Prix, which is like old-school UFC, except besides multiple fights in the same night, all of the opponents are at the top of the sport.
2007-02-05 08:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Brian B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone in the UFC right now can defend against Cro Cop. I'd love to see Arlovski vs. Cro Cop very soon. However, expect Cro Copt to dominate the HW division and have the belt for a long time to come.
2007-02-05 02:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by RichP23 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The closest people would be Arvloski and Herring. Although Arvloski lost to Tim a few times, I think he has a better shot than Tim does, and although Herring's debut was lackluster, he is a banger. Him against Cro Cop would be a better match up than his last.
2007-02-05 11:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you already know, Fedor has beaten him and Kevin Randlemen caught him with a lucky punch and knocked him out. As far as the UFC I think that a couple of heavyweights could give him a run. Brandon Vera vs. Crocop would be good match. Silvia could also beat him if he keeps his range and keeps that jab in his face. But yeah the answer to your question is Crocop could be stopped.
2007-02-05 05:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by no picture 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so. No fighter is going to be 100% in every single fight forever. I do think that his methodical style, headgame (not smiling ever and appearing formidable), and kicks do support his ability to go pretty far in UFC though.
2007-02-05 09:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by zyllee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Fedor has done it several times....
In the UFC? Heavyweights? No one, light heavyweights, Chuck would give him a run for his money.
2007-02-05 04:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by JuJitsu_Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not anyone in the UFC.... but remember that when ever you get in a fight there is always the "fighters chance"
2007-02-05 03:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fedor
2007-02-05 02:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fedor did, twice in fact.
2007-02-05 01:25:57 · answer #9 · answered by crazyhorse19682003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he and Liddell meet in the middle chuck will take him.
2007-02-05 07:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by Robert S 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋