Mirko Cro Cop Pulls Out Of Grappling Match

The world may never know how Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic would fare in a grappling match against Ralek Gracie, a member of the notorious Gracie Clan.

Cro Cop was scheduled to fight Ralek Gracie at DREAM 4, in a modified rules grappling comtest. Cro Cop has announced today that he is unable to compete due to a reaggravated elbow injury.

Many Cro Cop fans will be glad to hear that he is no longer fighting this match, as they were uncertian of how Cro Cop would perform, given that he is a noted striker, not a grappler. Cro Cop is expected to fight next at DREAM 5 next month, against proposed opponent Jerome Le Banner. This match is not yet confirmed.

Cro Cop To Fight At DREAM 4

We have recently learned that former Pride and UFC fighter Mirko Cro Cop will compete at DREAM 4.

The match will not be an MMA match, but instead will be a grappling match under ADCC rules. His opponent will be Ralek Gracie. Cro Cop was originally slated to face Jerome Le Banner at DREAM 4, but an injury forced the match to be pushed back to DREAM 5.

DREAM 4 takes place on June 15th in Japan. Check out our DREAM 4 section to see other news for this event.