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[NinjaShogunRua]

Yeah he's the only guy to fight all 3 of the other tourney competitors. I understand it's about the money, but he knew what was up before hand. I just think it's a shrewd business move, and he knows Pride is down right now, so he is kind of kicking them while they are down.

I'm just wondering who they'll get as a replacement if they can't finalize anything with Cro Cop. They need to get a big name or else they are gonna look like a major joke.

[WandAXE]

Originally Posted by Luis Cruz

Mirko beat Barnett twice, subbed by Nog, and had a draw with Wand when he first started mma. I think it was money not fear. lol He really took the steam out of this event for me though.

Holy shit I never knew he got down with Barnett . I knew Nog and Wand thats why I said beatn. thanks my bad. Yeah thats some bullshit if its true because Wand vs Crocop would be sick. Before I knew Wand was in the tourney I thought it would be Mirko vs Nog in the final.

[WandAXE]

Originally Posted by NinjaShogunRua

Yeah he's the only guy to fight all 3 of the other tourney competitors. I understand it's about the money, but he knew what was up before hand. I just think it's a shrewd business move, and he knows Pride is down right now, so he is kind of kicking them while they are down.

I'm just wondering who they'll get as a replacement if they can't finalize anything with Cro Cop. They need to get a big name or else they are gonna look like a major joke.

Shit Shogun or even Coleman would be some what of a draw.

[NinjaShogunRua]

Originally Posted by WandAXE

Holy shit I never knew he got down with Barnett . I knew Nog and Wand thats why I said beatn. thanks my bad. Yeah thats some bullshit if its true because Wand vs Crocop would be sick. Before I knew Wand was in the tourney I thought it would be Mirko vs Nog in the final.

yeah both Barnett vs Cro Cop matches were pretty boring. The 1st one ended because Barnett hurt his shoulder, think it was dislocated. The 2nd fight was a boring decision. Barnett gassed early and neither guy did a whole lot.

[killerinstinct]

here's an article from www.sherdog.com


A dispute over money has apparently caused heavyweight Mirko Filipovic (Pictures) to remove himself from September 10's PRIDE Open-Weight Grand Prix semifinal versus Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) and thus the highly anticipated Final Four, Croatian newspaper Vecernji list reported Saturday.

Filipovic's main point of contention appears to be the $150,000 purse that goes to the victor of the tournament — which the Croat said is insufficient considering he will have to win two bouts in one night to become Grand Prix champion.

The explosive striker, best known for a missile-like left high kick, said that he will close down training camp on Monday and leave for vacation.

When asked for reaction, a representative for Dream Stage Entertainment, the parent company of the PRIDE Fighting Championship, told Sherdog.com that they are in contact with the Croatian star. However DSE declined to offer any comment beyond that.

Vecernji list also reported that "Cro Cop" has fielded a substantial offer from the World Fighting Alliance, an American promotion that held a pay-per-view card on July 22 in Los Angeles.

[Legend]

Originally Posted by killerinstinct

Vecernji list also reported that "Cro Cop" has fielded a substantial offer from the World Fighting Alliance, an American promotion that held a pay-per-view card on July 22 in Los Angeles.

The WFA needs to throw some money into there production values instead of worrying about every big name fighter that may become available. But i dont blame them for trying to get Cro Cop

[matto]

that would suck cause i was looking foward to the wand fight, and i thought that he could beat wand, thats a bunch of bs and i hope it isnt true, it would be cool if he could come to the ufc. but id still like to see him face wand.

[supermark21]

Originally Posted by matto

that would suck cause i was looking foward to the wand fight, and i thought that he could beat wand, thats a bunch of bs and i hope it isnt true, it would be cool if he could come to the ufc. but id still like to see him face wand.

well if chuck loses to babalu theres always the chance that theyll get crocop for that card and give chuck a rubber match. i would definetely buy that fight

[matto]

if that is true then will wand automatically make it to the finals or will there be a replacement?

[Legend]

Originally Posted by matto

if that is true then will wand automatically make it to the finals or will there be a replacement?

good question