Where does Cro Cop rate as a K-1 and MMA fighter?

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Thracian, Mar 15, 2013.


  1. Thracian

    Thracian Active Member Full Member

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    All time, where does he rate? Some say he was the #2 or #3 heavyweight in the world during his time in PRIDE.

    K-1, he fights today, maybe this will be his first World GP title.

    UFC, never did much.

    Thoughts?
     
    Thracian, Mar 15, 2013
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  2. Muchmoore

    Muchmoore Guest

    He didnt stick around k1 long enough to be rated too high there.

    I have him top 3 for mma.
     
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  3. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Wins over Le banner, Bernardo, Aerts, Hunt, Bonjasky, Greco, and Musashi during his first tenure is k-1 is pretty impressive. sure leaving the sport after only a few years might hurt his legacy, but those are some great wins.
     
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  4. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As an MMA fighter; I think one can make a case for top-15 all-time.
     
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  5. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    Top 3 MMA as a heavy.

    In K-1 Heavy just outside the top 10.

    I would rate his accomplishments as greater than Overeem in either sport though...
     
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  6. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Top 10 K-1 maybe.

    Top 15 or so MMA. Lacks a real big win though sadly.
     
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  7. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    I agree! :good
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Mar 15, 2013
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  8. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At HW in mma he is up there in the top 5 as it stands as of right now in a few years who knows?
    In the K1 he does have some solid wins but he doesnt have as high of a rating there as he does in mma i would put him from top 15-10
     
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  9. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing

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    ATG in MMA. And a very good kickboxer.
     
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