Cro Cop re-signs with UFC

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LAS VEGAS -- It seemed after last month that Mirko Cro Cop walked out of the UFC for good, napalming his relationship with the organization on the way out the door.

Not so fast.

The Croatian heavyweight star has apparently signed a three-fight deal with the company, Zuffa co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta told UFC fans during a question-and-answer session during Saturday's pre-UFC 100 Fan Expo.

The 34-year-old returned to the UFC at June's UFC 99, defeating Mostapha Al-Turk after orally agreeing to a deal with UFC President Dana White over the phone. At the time, White said that Cro Cop had given his word that he planned to remain with the UFC.

But later on that night, in the post-fight press conference, White told the media that Cro Cop had bolted for a contract with the Japanese-based DREAM promotion. A DREAM representative even confirmed the signing shortly afterward. But apparently, the deal was never sealed, as Fertitta has brought the master of the left-high kick back into the fold.

And it looks like all that earlier talk was for nothing. Great to see him back with the UFC though. I'd love to really get to see what he has left in his tank since his last fight wasn't all that convincing.

Yay. I mark for Cro Cop and that killah kick. He was so freakin' badass in Pride (although the competition was worse) and his time in the UFC hasn't been great at all. I hope he can change that now he's back.

I haven't seen any of his fights outside of the UFC and what I remember most about him is when knocked the hell out with a kick to the head.

UFC was on free TV here in AUS Land a couple of nights ago. Cro Cop vs Gonzaga was one of the matches on the show. Gonzaga kicked the crap outta Cro Cop. I've lost all faith in him (Cro Cop) being a decent fighter. Oh and Gonzaga FTW.

Is that the one from UFC 70, If so that kick in the head was F'N Brutal. Cro Cop sucks

^Yeah that's the one.