Mirko Filipović

Despite calls for it to join earlier, realistically Croatia's EU accession in 2012 would still represent a great success, Mirko Galic, Croatia's ambassador to France, told EurActiv France in an exclusive interview.

With wins over 2006 Pride Fighting Championships open weight grand prix winner Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic , 6-foot-11 submission specialist Stefan Struve and the respected Fabricio Werdum already behind him, Junior dos Santos will soon face another difficult challenge inside the UF...

The prime ministers of three Balkan countries on Thursday attended the opening of the construction of Belgrade-South Adriatic motorway section through Montenegro that will involve a Croatian construction consortium. The ribbon was jointly cut in Gornje Mrke, a village in the hills o...

most explosive heavyweight battle of the year when one of the sport's most feared strikers, Mirko Cro Cop, takes on Brazilian knockout artist ... vimeo.com

MIRKO FILIPOVIC decides to quit MMA after UFC 103 defeat to Junior Dos Santos

MANILA -- Former mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović will make his way back to the Octagon when he faces a young heavyweight contender in UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort.

Gabriel Gonzaga’s most famous UFC moment came when his stunning high kick knocked out Mirko "Crocop" Filipovic in the first round of their bout at UFC 70. While a lot has changed for the now 30-year-old Brazilian since that April night in 2007 in Manchester, England, Gonzaga believes he’s...

By Jim Murphy June 16th, 2009 Here's a video from Croatian TV of Mirko Cro Cop arriving at the Zagreb airport following his UFC 99 victory over Mostapha Al-Turk. A translation of his comments follows: Mirko Filipovic arrived in Zagreb, and journalists ...

Well, Wanderlei lost a close split decision to Rich Franklin at UFC 99. So it's pretty much a done deal that Bisping will get a title shot if he beats Dan Henderson at UFC 100. Well whatta ya know. Mirko Cro Cop is a playa! Nah, on a more serious note ... Brits impress in Cologne MMA Unlimited

Mirko Cro Cop is aiming to show fans and critics that he still has what it takes. Hear his plans for his time in the… sports.yahoo.com

 Croatia Slavonski Brod Mayor Mirko Duspara is scheduled to join them. - Of course I will support my Brod citizens, because these young people deserve the best. I am planning to attend the final in Ilok with a few associates and be with my young beauties and ...

 IL He holds a win over Bobby Ologun, but was defeated by UFC superstar Mirko Filipović and Pride Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko. Besides quite possibly being one of the most awesome and hilarious fights in the history of MMA, the Choi-Canseco ...

Is it UFC fighters who fight for the promotion now? Well if that's the case let's see Fedor has beaten Minotauro Nogueria (2x's), Coleman (2x's), Herring, and Mirko Cro Cop (who will be fighting in the UFC again at UFC 99: The Comeback). ...

This is a music vid of Mirko Cro Cop that I like to share whit evry one ! hope you enjoy www.gamespot.com

The Kamipro article also has an unattributed quote stating that FMC is interested in negotiating with Jerome Le Banner, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and Mark Hunt - all top stars under the FEG/K-1 brands. They are also in talks with Fedor and Aleks' ...

His opponent, former UFC heavyweight Carmelo Marrero, is certainly no easy push-over. Having defeated Cheick Kongo at UFC 64, Marrero faced Gabriel Gonzaga in a fight that would determine an opponent for number one contender Mirko Cro Cop. ...

 CA by Fortun Kimura (Contributor) He submitted Mark Hunt, the fastest fat man in the world. He destroyed Mirko Crocop one of the most celebrated strikers in MMA. He knocked out Bad Hari, the badboy of K-1 (kickboxing). He signlehandedly destroyed a Subway ...

 NY UFC 70 presented the main event pitting Pride FC Open-Weight Grand Prix Champion Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, a man with some of the most devastating kicks in MMA, against Gabriel Gonzaga with the winner named the top contender for Randy Couture’s ...

 CA - Jan 29, 2009 If you are not a Minotauro fan, how about Fedor's unanimous decision, pulverization of Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic? That one's also on YouTube, so you can see ...

By Craig Jolicoeur To say Filipovic had a disappointing stay in the UFC would be a huge understatement. After defeating a clearly overmatched Eddie Sanchez in his UFC debut, “Cro Cop” lost his next two fights. A brutal head-kick KO loss to Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 70 and a lackluster decision loss to Cheick Kongo...

By Jared Leatzow Filipovic could possibly fight a farewell match against Overeem finally settling the bitterness between the two; even a match between Filipovic and Cheick Kongo would be interesting to see as well. Kongo was the last person Filipovic officially lost to which came in the UFC after having...

By bfowlkes Now that an eventful 2008 is in the books, Alistair Overeem tells DreamFighters.com that he plans to take a little rest, go on vacation, and maybe even swing on over the Ireland to catch UFC 93 on January 17th.  Lest you think it's purely a sight-seeing trip, the Dutch fighter says his managem...

By Jared Leatzow Earlier in 2008 Alistair Overeem accepted the challenge to fight heavyweight kickboxing star and all around bad boy Badr Hari under K-1 rules. It appears however that Overeem will not be needing to redeem himself when he knocked out the kickboxing bad boy out in the first round.

By Stefan Manojlovic Props must be given to Overeem for beating Hari at his own game. The two are set to meet again in an mixed martial arts bout in early 2009. And in the only MMA bout to make it out of the first round, Kiyoshi Tamura was able to upset PRIDE legend Kazushi Sakuraba via unanimous decision.

By al bundy team(noreply@blogger.com) With this reported signing, all hopes of an immediate Alistair Overeem vs. Mirko Cro Cop rematch were put to rest. Fans may remember that Overeem and Cro Cop battled to a 'No Contest' in September at DREAM 6, when Overeem repeatedly struck Cro Cop to the groin. Overeem had been winning the figh...

By Stefan Manojlovic Heavyweight: Jerome LeBanner (3-1-1) vs. Mark Hunt (5-4) Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem (29-11) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (15-3)** Heavyweight: Bob Sapp (9-3-1) vs. Kinniku Mantaro (0-0) Middleweight: Kazushi Sakuraba (24-11-1) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-2)

By Stefan Manojlovic Heavyweight: Jerome LeBanner (3-1-1) vs. Mark Hunt (5-4) Heavyweight: Semmy Schilt (25-14-1) vs. Mighty Mo (3-0) Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem (29-11) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (15-3)** Middleweight: Kazushi Sakuraba (24-11-1) vs. Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-2)

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By al bundy team(noreply@blogger.com) After a long search, the new combat organization “Dream”, which the Croatian Mirko Filipovic recently joined, has finally announced the name of the opponent that should enter the ring with Cro Cop on March 15, in the Saitama Arena.

By Mike Fagan Barnett <> Nogueira Kharitonov <> Overeem Hunt > Filipovic > Barnett > Hunt Vera > Mir > Lesnar > Couture > Sylvia > Vera The MMA world better watch out for Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.  These two guys might be pretty good.

By Jared Leatzow If the Affliction fighters are demi-gods than Alistair Overeem is a classic greek hero imbued with the powers of the gods like Achilles. Overeem ever since his move to Heavyweight has been very impressive, with what was looking to be an easy win against Cro Cop, Overeem has always possesse...

By stoker dafire He is a two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, 2007 ADCC world heavyweight champion, and European Jiu-Jitsu champion. He has a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Brown Belt in judo. Fabricio Werdum is 6'4" and 250 pounds of heavyweight Brazilian beef.

By Chart Topper Recently heavyweight fighter Alistair Overeem did an interview with the Index and spoke about his recent fight with Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic. The interview has been translated by Betwwx for The MMA News. Here it is: Overeem: Cro Cop is arrogant, thinks he’s a superstar Do you think Mirko is ducking you? “Its very simple. I’m not scared of his left leg.” Concluded the smiling Overeem. Recently heavyweight fighter Alistair Overeem did an interview with the Index and spoke about his recent fight with Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic. The interview has been translated by Betwwx for The MMA News. Here it is: Overeem: Cro Cop is arrogant, thinks he’s a superstar “Tonight I was kicking his ass, I destroyed him. [...]   [read the full post]

By Brett Puddy As a MMA competitor, Aleksander Emelianenko is both blessed and cursed. On the one hand his primary training partner is Fedor Emelianenko (the best fighter on the planet), on the other, Aleksander is Fedor’s younger brother and, therefore, will always find himself obscured by Fedor’s A...

By Brett Puddy Slaying the Minotaur: Can Anyone in the UFC Defeat Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira? Famous for nearly decapitating Mirko “Cro cop” Filipovic with a monstrous head kick, Gonzaga boasts a MMA record of 10-3, his only losses coming from Randy Couture and Fabricio Werdum, who has beaten him twice.

By noreply@blogger.com (al bundy team) Croatia`s best ultimate fighter Mirko Filipovic is back in the Dream organisation after a short break. His opponent was Dutch Alistair Overeem, who is slowly confirming his name in the fighting world. The Croatian fighter needed a win to regain his self-confidence.

By Alan Conceicao 1] Dong Sik Yoon vs. Andrews Nakahara: Nakahara wins by TKO (strikes), Rnd 2 3] Ronaldo Jacare vs. Zelg Galesic: Jacare by Submission (Armbar), Rnd 1 6] Atsushi Yamamoto vs. Hideo Tokoro: Yamamoto by Decision 9] Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Masanori Tonooka: Akiyama by Submission (Armbar), Rnd 1

By Brett Puddy Now, I know what you’re thinking, Josh Barnett? Not the same Josh Barnett that lost to Crocop three times, tested positive for steroids, and who is a huge professional wrestling star in Japan? Yes, I’m talking about that Josh Barnett; a fighter of immense talent who has been somewhat unlu...

By ChrisNelson It's now looking even more likely that Sergei Kharitonov and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic will be the ones squaring off for a DREAM heavyweight title at Fighting & Entertainment Group's New Year event, as Filipovic prognosticated in a Croatian TV interview last week. MMARated's Ariel...

By Mike Fagan In this sport, its normal to threaten a little and provoke. But I think he crossed a line." - Former Pride OWGP Champion Mirko Filipovic, remarking on recent comments made by future opponent Alistair Overeem (Bloody Elbow) You just drown out there." - Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank M...

By noreply@blogger.com (al bundy team) Previous news The Croation News site Dnevnik.hr is reporting that Mirko Filipovic will indeed be facing off against Alistair Overeem on Sept. 23 at DREAM.6. The report contends that DREAM officials have confirmed the match up as well. Mirko Crocop Interview

By noreply@blogger.com (al bundy team) Mirko Filipovic is impatient to find out the name of his next adversary, his wait may soon be over. This afternoon (Feb. 27th, 2008) the names of many fighters who should face Mirko Filipovic in his first fight for the newly founded organisation Dream were mentioned.

By MMA Junkie After a successful career in PRIDE, Filipovic signed with the UFC and defeated Eddie Sanchez but then suffered upsets to Gabriel Gonzaga and Cheick Kongo. He stated that his decision to leave before a fourth fight took place in the UFC was partially because he was ready to fight now — but the...

By MMA Junkie Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (22-6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) has left the UFC and signed with a new fight promotion called DREAM, it was announced today at a press conference in Japan. Filipovic will make his debut with the organization at DREAM 1, a March 15 show in Saitama, Japan.

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By noreply@blogger.com (al bundy team) Other news from Cro Cop team about Japan adventureMonday 2-4-2008 First man of the UFC, Dana White, has sent an ultimatum to Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, who has to make his mind up by today whether he wants to continue competing under this organisation or now, Profightstore.com writes.

By MMA Junkie The 31-year-old Emelianenko, who held the PRIDE Fighting Championships’ heavyweight belt for more than four years before the organization’s eventual demise this past summer, owns a career mark of 27-1. Although he’s defeated some of the most notable fighters in the sport — including c...

By MMA Junkie Saying he will no longer permit Dana White to disparage him, former PRIDE heavyweight champion and famed Russian fighter Fedor Emelianenko has fired back and penned an open letter to the UFC’s head president and challenged him to allow a fight with UFC heavyweight champ Randy Couture or...

By MMA Junkie The 30-year-old Barnett hasn’t competed in more than 13 months, when he dropped a unanimous decision to current UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at PRIDE Shockwave 2006. Although still generally considered a top-10 heavyweight, he’s lost two of his past thre...

By MMA Junkie Honestly, there aren’t many other options. Couture appears finished with the UFC, Gonzaga already got his shot, Arlovski could be fighting for the final time in the UFC in March, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has been struggling and is unsure about his future in MMA (according to White anyway...

By MMA Junkie For Kongo, a victory could thrust the French fighter into immediate title contention. Aside from a close split-decision loss to Carmelo Marrero at UFC 64, Kongo has posted a spotless record in the UFC. The success peaked with an upset unanimous-decision victory over Mirko “Cro Cop” Filip...

By Colonel Balz And now, after avenging his only defeat and destroying the competition overseas, Fedor has come to our shores and finally found a worthy opponent: The Ultimate Fighting Championship. Last month, Fedor landed the first punch in the battle when he turned his back on Dana White and company. Ignoring the $220 million the UFC cleared from pay-per-view last year (and countless additional millions they decline to discuss), Fedor signed a contract with MMA upstart M-1 Global. Fedor instantly established M-1 Global as a credible organization and, equally importantly, denied the UFC the man considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.   [read the full post]