Mirko Cro Cop not fighting at DREAM.5

[Submissionist]

Hello everyone,
unfortunately I have some bad news� I won't be fighting at DREAM 5 at all. I was about to face Jerome LeBanner but he decided to fight in K1 against Schilt. Mighty Mo was the alternative and I accepted this challenge, but unfortunately Mighty Mo pulled off from the fight. I was ready to face Mo, but maybe this scenario wasn't that bad for me at all and I'll tell you why.
I've been having problems with my right elbow for years and the injury got even worse over last 6 months. I'm already receiving a proper treatment but the recovery won't happen over night. The second problem is a knee injury, something that troubles me for quite a while. I had difficulties using my kicks and over last few weeks I focused more on boxing and grappling. I really wanted to fight on July 21 and I was even ignoring doctor's suggestions, but now I've rached the point from which I can't continue with my normal training regiment due to my injuries.
I was willing to accept the risk of fighting Mo or someone else without being 100% ready fo the fight. I had only one fight this year, I miss big fights and top level competition. I'm eager to get back to the big stage, I still have good fights left in me and I won't give up. I'm not happy with this outcome of course, but at this moment I need to be patient and give some time for my body to recover.
I'm scheduled for arthroscopy tomorrow morning, it's a minor surgical procedure but it will keep me away from MMA trainings for 2-3 weeks probably. From Wednesday I'll focus on my new cardio training program and we'll add MMA elements to my training regiment as soon as my knee will be ready for action.
My goal is to become the first heavyweight champion in DREAM and to do that I need to be ready to fight on September 23. I'm not interested in summer time, vacations or things like that; I'll focus on getting back to shape and hopefully I'll fight in September. I would really like to fight Alistair Overeem, we all know why and I won't let it go. My career is far from being over, I'll be fighting some strong competitors soon again and hopefully I'll meet Fedor in the ring once more in 2009.
Thank you for supporting me and I'll get back to you all soon to keep you updated.

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Bummer.

[The Sundance Kid]

Fucking Shit.

I really hope Mirko comes back with a bang.

But I was really looking foward to seeing him fight at Dream 4, then Dream 5, and I'll still be looking forward to September I guess.lol

[Diegonightmare]

Man, that's a severe bummer but anyone would rather see a healthy and focused Cro Cop than one that is put together with duct tape just to trot himself out there and fight.

His attitude toward his future sounds very encouraging for any Cro Cop or MMA fan, and I can't wait to see him back again.

When DREAM was created there was some discussion that Fedor could fight in it. It's certainly not the right time for a Cro Cop Fedor II, with CC needing to get back on the winning track and get back his belief in himself; but down the road it would be really ruthless to see that fight happen for the DREAM heavyweight title.

[Oats420]

Originally Posted by Diegonightmare

anyone would rather see a healthy and focused Cro Cop than one that is put together with duct tape just to trot himself out there and fight.

Agreed. I believe everyone would rather see a healthy top fighter compete when he's completely ready. If they rush back in to fast, they could re-hurt themselves worse, and possibly end a career.

Chuck Liddell wanted to come back and fight earlier, but Dana White smartly advised him to get 100% healthy first.

It sucks, but it's smart.

[jhell]

That's a smart move. I know he wants to please the fans, but for the future longevity of his career this is the best move. I hope he comes back with the fire of the old Mirco.

[Maniac]

Agreed w/ everything above! In a roundabout way this is very good news! War Mirko!

[Intellectual]

hate to say it, but Cro Cop has reached the Sakuraba stage. He will never fight at a 100%.

[The Sundance Kid]

I hope Mirko can come back as strong as ever, but I agree that his best days are probably behind him.

[Paytheplayer]

This is damn horse shit. I hate to say it, but I think the road is ending for Mirko. The dream of him being UFC HW champ seems to be fading away.

I got one question though, does anybody hate CC? I don't think I've seen one negative comment about him in history of the world.

[The Sundance Kid]

Personally, I highly doubt we will see him in the UFC again........