The OCTAGON vs The RING...

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  1. TFK

    TFK WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Then blame Cro-Cops loss on his arrogance, not the cage.


    Oh, and Mirko fought Eddie Sanchez in the cage before he fought Gonzaga.




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  2. Hanz

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    Well actually CroCop made his UFC debut against Eddie Sanchez in the cage. Gonzaga was his second fight. But I do agree with you that CroCop was unsure of himself and timid.
     
  3. Bob N. Weave

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    I agree with this completely. Anyone who has watched Crocop in Pride or K1 knows that he fought much more aggressively and confident when in a ring.
     
  4. Hanz

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    Oddly enough, he was never at all aggressive or confident against Fedor.
     
  5. winner by choke

    winner by choke Undisputed Champion

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    i think cro cops problem against gonzaga was CLEARLY the elbows.

    when you have wrist control and a closed guard with no elbows it basically becomes a stalemate...but when the opponent can posture up and slam the elbow of the hand/wrist you are grabbing into your face it makes things very uncomfortable.
     
  6. *Z*

    *Z* WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Cro Cop lost because of the cage. - REED


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  7. Bob N. Weave

    Bob N. Weave WBC Champion

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    I'd have to call you a fool if you didn't think that it was a contributing factor.
     
  8. REEDsART

    REEDsART MATCHMAKER

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    Well, SOMEBODY has to B the Qwerty of the MMA Forum...May as Well B REED...


    REED:lol:
     
  9. *Z*

    *Z* WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I guess I'm a fool then. Call me whatever makes you feel better. It's opinion.
     
  10. *Z*

    *Z* WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Haha, nah, you're far better than that bro. I wouldn't insult you by saying anything like that. I mean a little smack talk is one thing but calling someone Querty is going too far. :lol:
     

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