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
Mirko Filipović
End To A Legendary Career UPDATED
By 39 CommentsIt appears the legendary Croatian fighter Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic has called it quits after over 20 years in proffesional combat sports. Yesterday morning Filipovic announced his withdrawl from his up coming fight and subsequent retirement from the sport. “Unfortunately I had to cancel the fight in Seoul,” the Croatian fighter wrote on his website, … [Read more...] about End To A Legendary Career UPDATED
History made in Zagreb
By 37 CommentsIt was a memorable night in Zagreb, Croatia Friday night as 15,000 Croatians packed Arena Zagreb to witness history. In attendance were fellow Croatian sportsmen Mario Mandzukic and Goran Ivanisevic to watch fighting legend Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic win the K1 World Grand Prix Championship. The aging Filipovic (38 years old) secured the title with a unanimous decision win over … [Read more...] about History made in Zagreb
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
The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
By 20 CommentsSince there isn't much going on in the Croatian MMA/Kickboxing scene this month, I decided to do a monthly write up. The monthly articles will include fighter updates, recent fight videos and interviews. If there is any news I might of left out, feel free to email me at croatiancrippler@gmail.com with the update and I will add it to the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler’s Monthly Review
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
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