Quick Thoughts on Cro Cop-Rothwell
Jake Rossen Nov 5, 2009
It’s been more than three years since Mirko “Cro
Cop” Filipovic has looked even remotely dangerous, but that
isn’t preventing the UFC from capitalizing on his foreign-territory
fame: the stoic kickboxer
looks to have a date with Ben Rothwell
in Australia February 21.
You know how this goes: Filipovic will swear up, down, and sideways that he’s changed his training, his mentality, or his diet, resulting in a “new” fighter. He will then proceed to deflate everyone with a lethargic, ineffectual performance that adds nothing to the heavyweight division or to his career. Considering his recent UFC appearances, this is pessimism he’s earned.
You know how this goes: Filipovic will swear up, down, and sideways that he’s changed his training, his mentality, or his diet, resulting in a “new” fighter. He will then proceed to deflate everyone with a lethargic, ineffectual performance that adds nothing to the heavyweight division or to his career. Considering his recent UFC appearances, this is pessimism he’s earned.
