The Croatian MMA and Kickboxing legend has officially called it a career and announced his retirement today. Filipovic is going out on a high note after dominating the Rizin Open Weight Grand Prix and winning the title on New Years Eve. CroCop had to defeat three opponents in less then 72 hours and two of them occurred on the same night. The 42 year old looked like a … [Read more...] about END OF A LEGENDARY CAREER
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K1 Grand Prix in Zagreb, CroCop in Final 8
By 26 CommentsHistory will be made in Zagreb, Croatia on March 15th, 2013. It will be the first time a combat sport event of this magnitude will be held in Croatia. It is also the first time the K1 Grandprix finals has been held outside of Japan. This event could lead to other big name companies such as the UFC to take a look at Croatia as a potential venue for an event if all goes well. The … [Read more...] about K1 Grand Prix in Zagreb, CroCop in Final 8
CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
By 6 CommentsPhoto: Index.hr Mirko "CroCop" Filpović may have fought his last fight Saturday night in Zagreb against Ray Sefo. It was labeled CroCop's 'Final Fight' but there have reports that Filipović may continue to kick box. 37 year-old CroCop has a career MMA record of 27-10-2, however, Saturday night's fight looked more like an exhibition than anything else. The three round … [Read more...] about CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
Farewell To A Croatian Legend
By 37 CommentsOn March 10th, 2012, a Croatian hero returns home for his final fight and first ever fight on home soil in Zagreb, Croatia. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović will step in to the squared circle for the last time Saturday night against another K1 kickboxing legend in Ray Sefo. This will be Mirko’s first fight in K1 since his destruction of “The Beast” Bob Sapp in 2003. Filipović … [Read more...] about Farewell To A Croatian Legend
Cro Cop “Final Fight”
By 11 CommentsPhoto: CroCop.tk It was announced today via press conference from the Sheraton hotel in Zagreb, Croatia that Mirko Cro Cop’s last fight will take place on March 3rd 2012. Filipović will face well known and accomplished K1 fighter Ray Sefo in a kickboxing match. The fight will take place in Zagreb and is being promoted as CRO COP’s FINAL FIGHT. Photo: MMA K1 fighter … [Read more...] about Cro Cop “Final Fight”
STIPE MIOCIC: CROATIAN FIGHTER ON THE RISE
By 11 CommentsPhoto: Sherdog.com Stipe Miocic at his UFC weigh-in Interview by Mike 'The Croatian Crippler' Rožić Stipe Miocic is an American-born Croatian that currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championships. The Cleveland native is one of the top prospects currently on the UFC roster and was recently victorious against tough veteran Joey 'The Mexicutioner' … [Read more...] about STIPE MIOCIC: CROATIAN FIGHTER ON THE RISE
Farewell To A Croatian Legend
By 12 CommentsSaturday October 29th, 2011 at UFC 137 Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović stepped into the octagon for the last time against Roy “Big Country” Nelson. This date should be marked in Croatian sports history as the last time we see the Croatian legend step into a professional mixed martial arts fight. Unfortunately, Mirko did not leave the sport with a victory. “I want to fight like … [Read more...] about Farewell To A Croatian Legend
Is This The End of The Line for Mirko CroCop ?
By 47 CommentsPhoto: UFC Roy "Big Country" Nelson vs. Mirko "CroCop" Filipović Mirko "CroCop" Filipović will make his return to the octagon on October 29th at UFC 137, against the Ultimate fighter 10 winner Roy "Big Country" Nelson. This is the last fight on CroCop's existing UFC contract and it might be the last time we see the Croatian legend fight in the UFC. Both fighters are … [Read more...] about Is This The End of The Line for Mirko CroCop ?
Miočić UFC Debut A Success
By 12 CommentsPhoto: UFC Stipe Miočić was victorious on the big stage American born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miočić made a succesful UFC debut Saturday night at UFC 136, keeping his unbeaten record intact by delivering a three round unanimous decision win over the tough veteran Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran. Miočić outclassed and outworked Beltran for all three rounds. Two … [Read more...] about Miočić UFC Debut A Success