Mirko Cro Crop Looks To Destroy Junior Dos Santos At UFC 103

Sports Betting News - September 16th, 2009 - Written by Scott

The co-main event at UFC 103 features Mirko Cro Cop fighting against Junior Dos Santos on Saturday night at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Cro Cop will be facing a younger Dos Santos in this heavyweight fight. What some would seem as an upset should he beat his younger opponent, a win could put him back into title contention. Both of these fighters have alot on the line, so fans should look forward to an action packed event.

Mirko Cro Cop comes into this fight with a record of 25-6-2. The more experienced fighter has uncanny knock out ability and crushing left kicks that he will need to use against the less experienced Dos Santos. The 35 year old was once the most feared striker in MMA at one point in his career. Known for his high left kick, if he can combine his hands and feet more, Dos Santos could have a long night. Cro Crop is very capable of knocking Dos Santos out early if he can connect with one of his powerful left kicks.

Known for his incredible strength and punishing boxing technique, 25 year old Dos Santos comes into the fight with an 8-1 record with six of these victories by way of KO/TKO. His only two fights in the UFC have resulted in first round knockouts. The 6'4" 238 pound Brazilian fighter will look to punish Cro Crop with devastating punches throughout the fight. Dos Santos will look to get this victory in his hopes to make it to a title fight in the near future. He does come into the fight respecting the ability of Cro Crop.

"Cro Cop has to be respected. People may say he is not the same but, for me, he continues being one of the most dangerous MMA fighters. He can finish a fight with only one hit. He left kick is very good and I need to take care with his left hand too,"

Bodog Sportsbook has listed the odds for this fight and the payout for Cro Crop is at -140 and +110 for Dos Santos. This is sure to be an interesting fight as both fighters bring two different styles to the octagon.

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