Cro Cop Addresses UFC Situation, UFC 103 Update and More

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6/21/2009


- It is being reported by MMA Weekly that lightweights Hermes Franca and Tyson Griffin have verbally agreed to a bout at UFC 103 September 13 in Dallas, Texas. Franca is returning from a knee injury that forced him to withdraw from a contest with Joe Lauzon at UFC Fight Night 17. Griffin last fought at UFC Fight Night 18 where he was victorious over Rafael Dos Anjos. UFC 103, although not officially announced is thought to be on September 13 from Dallas, Texas. Rumored bouts for the card are:

* Frank Trigg vs. Josh Koscheck
* Efrain Escudero vs.Cole Miller

-Ultimate Fighter did a 1.1 rating this past Wednesday night.

- MMA Weekly is reporting that Mirko Cro Cop and striker Siala "Mighty Mo" Siliga will fight on July 20 at DREAM 10. Cro Cop had the following to say...

"I have nothing to hide or to be ashamed of," said Cro Cop. "The thing is very simple. I know the truth and Dana knows the truth — I had a one-fight deal with UFC and I fulfilled my contractual obligation. I said we're going to sit down and talk after UFC 99. The problem is I'm 35 and I'm finally healthy. The UFC is offering me a fight six months from now. I said even before that I want to fight three more times this year. I don't really care if it's in the ring or inside the Octagon. I don't see why I can't fight in Japan for a few fights and then return to the UFC. That is also an option."