Mirko Cro Cop and Hong Man Choi faced off in a match that was as interesting as the strange one. Mirko Croco is a legendary Croatian fighter known for its kicks. Towering Hong Manche stands at an astounding 7’2”. The MMA world has seen a significant share of interesting matchups.
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Hong Man Choi
Mirko Cro Cop had a renowned career in both kickboxing and MMA. His name is synonymous with power. The CRO police officer rose to fame with the Pride FC organization, where he became one of the most feared strikers in the sport using a devastating kick.
On the other side of the ring was Hong Manche, a Korean giant standing at an incredible 7 feet 2 inches, about 352 pounds tall. Choi is a scary person in both kickboxing and MMA, and is known for his size and strength. His background in Ssireum, a traditional Korean wrestling style, has made him a force to consider in the world of combat sports.
The battle between these two fighters was nothing but surreal. The difference in size was incredible. The MirkoCroCop was 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds, and looked almost small next to the towering Che. Despite the odds, CRO officers secured a knockout victory and attacked Choi’s knee and leg. Titan cuts off his legs in front of you. It worked perfectly. He collapsed in pain after Cro Cop landed a low left kick on his knee.
The match was part of the field dynamite!! The event on December 31, 2008 was the night that concluded a challenging year for CRO police officers. In his previous matches, he fought a no-contest with Alistair Overyem. In 2007, CRO police officers lost two games in the UFC. He seemed aging from his prime, but this was an important victory for his career at the time.