Now that Cro Cop has shaken off his ring rust, and dealt with lingering injuries, will we see him back in the UFC? Could he win the heavyweight title, considering Randy Couture's achievements at a late age?
It would certainly complete the trifecta: K-1 GP title, PRIDE OWGP title, UFC HW title.
Thoughts?
Pat Barry was his only good win in the UFC
Absolutely 
Would he get any credit for the K-1/MMA fights he's won out of the UFC? Like Jake Shields only needed one win in the UFC to fight for the UFC title, because of Shields titles/wins in Strikeforce?
I dont think winning a kickboxing title warrants a shot in an MMA promotion. Awesome run, but I doubt he'll make it back.
Awesome run! Simply wonderful! Would really love to see Cro Cop go out on a high note after such a magical run! I mean seriously, what a fairy-tale ending!
Who all did he face?
Boners Galore - Gonzaga stole his soul with own trademark...
That was a right highkick. 
Today he beat Jarrell Miller, Pavel Zhuravlev, and beat Ismael Londt in the finals. Was not without controversy, though -- a lot of people felt he lost the Miller fight.
The MMA Mathematician -
Today he beat Jarrell Miller, Pavel Zhuravlev, and beat Ismael Londt in the finals. Was not without controversy, though -- a lot of people felt he lost the Miller fight.
Oops -- that ws supposed to be for you, Messiah.
I love Mirko but miller beat him i dont give a fuck what anybody elses says ,, i watched it twice and he loss that fight . still im always happy when guys like him win but not at the cost of somebody elses well desrve victory
Miller got robbed!!! He clearly beat crocop
He has always done better in a ring.
The MMA Mathematician -The MMA Mathematician -Today he beat Jarrell Miller, Pavel Zhuravlev, and beat Ismael Londt in the finals. Was not without controversy, though -- a lot of people felt he lost the Miller fight.
Oops -- that ws supposed to be for you, Messiah.
Thanks ill vote up when on a computer.. Ill YouTube the fights later. How did Hari do?
Hari pulled out after winning his first round fight with a broken foot.
The rumor is that K-1 didn't have the money to pay him to continue in the tournament, so he quit.
I'm sure this will get cleared up soon.
Shouldhavebeen - After seeing videos of him twitching backstage I don't want to see him fight anymore. He still has it, but at what cost? It isn't worth it.
GC111 -
Would have been, should have been, could have been. If he listened to your advice he'd never win the K-1 tournament.
How is that worth CTE or related illness?
My God the disrespect on this thread. Mirko is a legend and he was a great MMA fighter. Admittedly, his best days are behind him, but that doesn't mean he wasn't an amazing MMA fighter and probably the most feared ever in the sport. Also, K-1 isn't just "some kickboxing tournament". Good grief you trolltards are really incredible.
Herschel Walker wants one more fight in the UFC. A fight with Cro Cop sounds good. They are at a similar level right now.
buddie - Mirko is a legend and he was a great MMA fighter....K-1 isn't just "some kickboxing tournament".
But is there more to be said about the brackets of the 2006 OWGP and this K-1 2012 GP?