Mirko Filipović
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović is a legendary Croatian mixed martial artist and kickboxer known for his powerful striking and knockout ability. He gained international fame competing in PRIDE FC and the UFC, where he became a symbol of Croatian sports. With a career highlighted by numerous championships and memorable fights, Filipović is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of MMA. His inclusion in Khabib Nurmagomedov's recent list of the top 15 MMA fighters of all time underscores his lasting legacy in the sport.
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Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović is noted as one of the best 'stand-up' fighters of all time and trains with Matej Batinić.
Sportske novosti - Zašto je Matej Batinić najkompletniji FNC borac i tko mu prijeti u Ljubljani
Croatia· 2026-02-25
Mirko Filipović, known as Cro Cop, was a former kickboxing partner who has faced legal issues due to his involvement in crime and drug use.
Jutarnji list - Bivši sparing partner Cro Copa pljačkao po Zagrebu: 'Maskirao' se nacrtanom bradom, blagajnica ga tukla drvenim batićemCroatia· 2026-01-15Bo Nickal's knockout was reminiscent of Mirko 'Cro Copa' Filipović's style.
Fight Site - (VIDEO) Kakav nokaut Boa Nickala! U stilu 'Cro Copa' ugasio je majstora BJJ-aCroatia· 2025-11-16
Mirko Filipović discussed his health and announced a boxing match.
Sportske novosti - Mirko Cro Cop govorio o svome zdravlju pa najavio spektakl: 'Da, potpisao sam borbu s njim, zašto ne?!'Croatia· 2025-10-15
Mirko Filipović discussed his health and announced a boxing match.
Sportske novosti - Mirko Cro Cop govorio o svome zdravlju pa najavio spektakl: 'Da, potpisao sam borbu s njim, zašto ne?!'Croatia· 2025-10-15Mirko Filipović, known in the fighting world as Cro Cop, is returning to the big stage for a rematch with Fedor Emelianenko.
Sportske novosti - Mirko Filipović Cro Cop vraća se u ring za revanš s FjodoromCroatia· 2025-10-14
Charles Oliveira equaled the record of Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović for the most stoppage victories.
Fight Site - Charles Oliveira oduševio pred domaćom publikom i izjednačio rekord Mirka 'Cro Copa' Filipovića!Croatia· 2025-10-12
Mirko Filipović was mentioned as a special guest at the FNC event alongside Stipe Miočić.
Fight Site - Stipe Miočić o FNC-u: 'Prva borba, a ovdje je već 20 tisuća ljudi! Ovo je bolje od nekih UFC-ovih evenata!'Croatia· 2025-09-10
Mirko Filipović commented on an incident where a bottle hit his son during a fight event.
Jutarnji list - Mirko Filipović o incidentu u Areni: 'Boca je pogodila mog sina u glavu, krv je tekla, staklo mu se moglo zabiti u oko. Strašno'Croatia· 2025-09-08
Mirko Filipović commented on an incident where a bottle hit his son during a fight event.
Jutarnji list - Mirko Filipović o incidentu u Areni: 'Boca je pogodila mog sina u glavu, krv je tekla, staklo mu se moglo zabiti u oko. Strašno'Croatia· 2025-09-07Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović was involved in a verbal dispute during a conflict at an event.
Fight Site - Cro Cop: 'Punom bocom vode pogodio je mog sina. Srećom nisu razbijene naočale, moglo je doći do teške ozljede'Croatia· 2025-09-07
Mirko Filipović commented on an incident where a bottle hit his son during a fight event.
Jutarnji list - Mirko Filipović o incidentu u Areni: 'Boca je pogodila mog sina u glavu, krv je tekla, staklo mu se moglo zabiti u oko. Strašno'Croatia· 2025-09-07Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović presented the winner's trophy to Matej Batinić.
Fight Site - Matej Batinić ekspresnim nokautom obranio pojas: Cro Cop mu uručio pehar, Fabjan ga preoteo!Croatia· 2025-09-06
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović previously defeated Gabriel Gonzaga at a UFC event in Krakow.
Sportske novosti - Čudesan debi Ante Delije u UFC-u! Hrvat sasuo niz 'bombi' u Poljaka i završio priču već u prvoj rundiCroatia· 2025-09-06
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović previously defeated Gabriel Gonzaga at a UFC event in Krakow.
Sportske novosti - Čudesan debi Ante Delije u UFC-u! Hrvat sasuo niz 'bombi' u Poljaka i završio priču već u prvoj rundiCroatia· 2025-09-06Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović previously defeated Gabriel Gonzaga at a UFC event in Krakow.
Fight Site - UFC je napokon upoznao Antu Deliju! Hrvatski teškaš brutalno je pretukao Marcina Tyburu!Croatia· 2025-09-06
Mirko Filipović, known as Cro Cop, is a celebrated MMA fighter who has won multiple championships and is revered in both Croatia and Japan.
Sportske novosti - Hrvatska mu je klicala, obožavala ga je i u stopu pratila njegove nastupeCroatia· 2025-08-14
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović visited the show to share important lessons with young fighters and demonstrated some techniques.
Fight Site - (VIDEO) Cro Cop posjetio sudionike FON-a, Fabjan oduševljen njegovom snagom: 'Nitko me nije tako podignuo'Croatia· 2025-08-10
Mirko Filipović is mentioned as one of the known public figures attempting to capitalize on their popularity in politics.
Jutarnji list - Naša voditeljica, samohrana majka troje djece, postala zastupnica: 'Iskrena sam, otvorena, možda i preoštra!'Croatia· 2025-05-23
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović is the last Croatian male fighter to win in the UFC cage.
Sportske novosti - VIDEO: Erslan izgubio na bodove, Hrvatska i dalje bez pobjede u UFC-u. Pogledajte žestoku razmjenu udaracaCroatia· 2025-05-11
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović is the last Croatian male fighter to win in the UFC cage.
Fight Site - Hrvatska nastavlja čekati pobjedu u UFC-u: Srčani Ivan Erslan upisao je drugi poraz zaredomCroatia· 2025-05-11Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović remains the last Croatian fighter with a victory in the leading global MMA organization.
Fight Site - Što kažu sudačke kartice i statistika? Erslan je dobro otvorio meč, drastičan pad dogodio se u trećoj rundiCroatia· 2025-05-11
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović is referenced for his famous high kick style in the context of the fight.
Fight Site - Kakav nokaut u režiji Ivana Bertića! Ugasio je svog protivnika strahovitim high kickom u stilu Cro Copa!Croatia· 2025-04-05
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović is one of the two Croatian fighters listed at the 14th position in Khabib's top 15 MMA fighters.
Fight Site - Khabib objavio 15 najboljih MMA boraca svih vremena! Pogledajte koje mjesto je zauzeo Mirko Cro Cop!Croatia· 2025-03-05
