Mirko Cro Cop: I will retire if the UFC decide to cut me

PRIDE legend Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic discussed his future, declaring that he may retire if Dana White decides to officially cut him from the promotion. Thirty-six year old Cro Cop is 27-9 in his illustrious MMA career, currently having two back-to-back KO losses to Frank Mir and Brendan Schaub. The Croat is 4-5 in his UFC campaign, having 4 of his defeats via TKO. Here’s what Mirko Cro Cop had to say to the local media after his return in Zagreb, Croatia last week: I have one fight left on my UFC

UFC 128: Mirko Cro Cop’s Last Chance

There is no doubt among hardcore fans and experts that Mirko Filipovic aka “Cro Cop” is a legend in the game and has left a huge imprint in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. He made his name as a fairly successful K-1 Kickboxer, but it wasn’t until he stepped into the PRIDE arena in MMA where he truly made his name.  “Right leg hospital; left leg cemetery” was Cro Cop’s motto, with many men becoming victims of his vicious strikes.
Names like Kazushi Sakuraba, Heath

ZUFFA-Strikeforce Deal Announcement Media Call Audio

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, the deal that turned the world of Mixed Martial Arts upside down is now 100% official. ZUFFA, LLC Subsidary will today announce in a media conference call at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST the purchase of Strikeforce. Lowkick.com’s own Anton Gurevich will be listening in LIVE and providing updates on the fly. UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and UFC President Dana White will be participating in the conference call as well. Be sure to check back often for the minute by minute

ZUFFA purchase Strikeforce; Dana White says “business as usual”

UFC President Dana White exclusively revealed to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani this afternoon that ZUFFA purchased the rival promotion Strikeforce. Based in San Jose, California, Strikeforce were considered by many as UFC’s main competitors, thanks to a deal with Showtime and an exceptional production of the events. White assured Helwani that business will go as usual, also stating the the “UFC-banned” fighters Paul Daley and Josh Barnett will keep their jobs at Strikeforce. As for the “Last Emperor”

UFC 128: What Shogun Rua has to offer against Jon Jones

At the age of 20 years old, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua made his professional Mixed Martial Arts debut. He dominated and destroyed his first four opponents, until he met crafty veteran Renato “Babalu” Sobral to whom he lost via guillotine choke. That first loss in Shogun’s career was an important lesson and agony of defeat was used as motivation for victory.
With the legendary Chute Boxe camp in his corner, following in the footsteps of his idols Wanderlei Silva and Jose

Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Preview

Three months into the year 2011, we have already seen our fair share of epic battles and upsets. From UFC 125 to the opening round of the Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix, some epic moments that’ll be in our hearts and minds for a long time. I believe Strikeforce: Feijao Vs. Henderson will be no different.
From the time I first started watching Strikeforce, I have honestly rarely seen a fight that has bored me to death, and the match makers once again didn’t disappoint. The main card

Jorge Masvidal flirts with retirement UFC 287 this could be the last one

I’m going to kick his butt – LowKick.com exclusive interview with Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal is a true veteran in the world of Mixed Martial Arts at only the age of 26. The Miami, Florida native was first seen fighting in the streets, even appearing in a video that saw him fight Kimbo Slice’s protégé at the time. In 2003 he has first professional MMA fight and even ventured into the world of pro boxing with one fight in 2005.
In his eight year career, he has beaten the likes of Joe Lauzon, Keith Wisniewski, Yves Edwards, and former Sengoku Champion Satoru