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Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva exchange glares before their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Rich Franklin punches Wanderlei Silva during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Rich Franklin, right, punches Wanderlei Silva during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva kicks Rich Franklin during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin exchange shots during their UFC 99 match on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany.
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UFC President Dana White said this week that he and Cro Cop agreed to an unprecedented verbal deal, and that White had never in the nine years he's been running the UFC allowed a fighter to step into the Octagon without a written contract in place. After UFC 99, White said he felt that Cro Cop had betrayed him.
White's comments about Cro Cop's move to Dream included:
"Isn't that a dirty [expletive] thing to do?" White asked rhetorically after being queried about Filipovic's deal with DREAM. "He [expletived] me. The first time in the history of the company I do one over the phone. He promised me a three-fight deal and he [expletived] me." ...Cro Cop leaves the UFC with a 2-2 record in the Octagon. His record in Japan (mostly with Pride) is 23-4-2.
"He didn't keep his word," White said, who said he'd had a two-hour talk with Filipovic on the day Filipovic texted and asked to be able to return. "He talked about honor and all this other [expletive] and he [expletived] me.
"He fed me this bull [expletive] about wanting to take a run for the title, and what I think he did was, he went out and did this. He turned down every other [expletive] fighter I offered him, because I needed him to fight Cain. He didn't just poke Al-Turk; he poked me, too."
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
6-13-2009 @ 11:04PM
Tokesh said...
hahah man if he had fought Cain that would have been huge lols
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6-14-2009 @ 9:19AM
Hugh said...
Dana White has been screwing the fighters for years. He deserves it.
6-13-2009 @ 11:27PM
Frederick said...
ex cop
Great Liar
Finishes a wounded opponent after a cheap shop in the eye. Show no compassion
lol
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6-14-2009 @ 2:28AM
hookoo said...
Watch the eye-poke here. Crocop knew I think.
http://mma-hits.com/news/ufc-99-mirko-crocop-vs-mustapha-al-turk/
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6-14-2009 @ 2:44AM
kwilbur10 said...
dirty. thats all i can say.
did cro cop look different to anybody else. fat and sluggish. that is what he looked like to me.
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6-14-2009 @ 6:36AM
Tom said...
crocop should go back to japan over there he isnt fighting anyone but dead beats anyway
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6-14-2009 @ 7:33AM
ednyou said...
Ha ha ... nice to see Dana White getting screwed for once. I guess Cro Cop realized that your contracts aren't geared to protect fighters (Ring a bell Jon Fitch?). At least you haven't lost that classy vocabulary Dana. Loretta Hunt must be enjoying one of your rare moments when you aren't completely in control of everything UFC
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6-14-2009 @ 7:36AM
otrpu said...
Ever heard of a contract? What kind of fly by night business you in?
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6-14-2009 @ 7:59AM
edison1093 said...
Yeah, but the sports come a long way from its early myactivus. At least now it's regulated. Just checked out myfightteam.com too...pretty cool reality show trailer. How'd they get Mayhem do be the host? Love him in Bully Beatdown.
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6-14-2009 @ 8:05AM
Jimmy said...
UFC atheletes are so poorly paid where promoter get everything a throw a penny to these fighters who have trained for years. The difference in salary between the boxers vs UFC fighters are so vast that it is disgusting where the pay/view prices is so high that they are making in upwards of 200-500 Millions vs average of 100K for the UFC fighters. It is sick.
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6-14-2009 @ 8:17AM
Mike said...
He wanted to win and he sucks and went to where they all suck japan! com'on did you see him get knocked out by Gonzaga? he a joke a flop and dana should be glad to be rid of him
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6-14-2009 @ 8:18AM
Andie Wuvs Me :) said...
Ah yessss. The credible world of MMA "fighting" LOL A legalized version of Tough Man Competition where a Champion is created by either a cheap shot or lucky punch. LOL
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6-14-2009 @ 8:25AM
Tom said...
If it weren't for the UFC employing these people, think how strong your garbage men would be.
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6-14-2009 @ 11:02AM
dbauer7998 said...
Rich Franklin has a Master's degree in mathematics. I doubt he needs to worry about employment once he retires. He's smarter than you with one half of his brain tied behind his back.
6-14-2009 @ 11:56AM
sosunny8018 said...
LOL!!!! Isn't that the truth!!
6-14-2009 @ 12:37PM
lesbell01 said...
Another great example is Matt Hughes. Hughes owns and operates his own fully functional farm in Illinois. He both works the farm and manages the administrative side of the family business. Along with that, Hughes holds a 4 year college degree and has worked as a wrestling coach in the past. I doubt Matt Hughes would worry much about finding a job or surviving without MMA fighting. Your blanket statement shows your ignorance and your prejudice. It is obvious that you think MMA Fighters are ignorant and capable of nothing more than winning a fight. It is also obvious your opinion of our public servants (i.e. "garbage men") is biased and you honestly feel you are both smarter and better for not holding the same job. Tom, what makes you so sure you are that much better than everyone else? Scale back the judgmental comments. Your character is showing and it has been found to be substandard at best.
6-14-2009 @ 1:40PM
steel09 said...
Haha, yea thats funny.
6-14-2009 @ 8:26AM
mbones3753 said...
Remember what you did to Tito? What goes around comes around.. Karma is a bitch
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6-14-2009 @ 9:02AM
Kurt said...
Don't know what looks sluggish and fat in the photos. Both look physically fit.
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6-14-2009 @ 9:29AM
pkou69 said...
Cro Cop looks like hes juiced his arms and his body r massive this doesnt look like the old Cro Cop
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