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GLORY 14: Remy Bonjasky-Mirko “Cro Cop” Confirmed Headliner
By GLORY (via press release)
New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced the date and headline bout for its next event, GLORY 14 ZAGREB, to be broadcast from Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia on… Read More
Opinion: Mirko “Cro Cop” Needs to Call it a MMA Career
By Michael Hatamoto
PRIDE legend Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic quietly stepped into the ring during Legends 2 MMA from Moscow, Russia, fighting submission specialist Alexey Oleinik. The old Cro Cop from the PRIDE days clearly is long gone, as the… Read More
Opinion: Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic Meets Alexey Oleinik at Legends 2
By Michael Hatamoto
Former PRIDE superstar Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic was scheduled to rematch Aleksander Emelianenko next month at Legends 2, but the fight fell through due to continued personal problems Emelianenko needs to address.
Instead, Cro Cop will fight… Read More
Report: Mirko “Cro Cop” Fighting Aleksander Emelianeko Next
By FCF Staff
Two PRIDE vets have apparently agreed to a rematch, as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic will reportedly fight Aleksander Emelianeko at a Legend card this November, in Russia. The heavyweights fought for the first time in 2004 at… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Wins 2013 K-1 World Grand-Prix
By FCF Staff
Veteran Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic added another impressive title to his decorated resume last night in Zagreb, Croatia, as the 38 year-old-fighter won three bouts to take K-1’s 2013 World Grand Prix.
Filipovic earned unanimous decision wins… Read More
Report: Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic Says He “Would Like to Fight MMA Again”
By FCF Staff
Although former PRIDE star Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic finished out his UFC contract having lost three consecutive fights, the 37 year-old-heavyweight is not ruling out future MMA bouts.
Since exiting from the UFC last October, following a… Read More
(Updated) Dana White Continues to Insist Mirko “Cro Cop” is “100%”
By FCF Staff UFC President Dana White continues to insist that
Vanderlei Silva To Facemirko “cro Cop” At Pride 20!
Vanderlei Silva to Face
Mirko "Cro Cop" at PRIDE 20!
By Eduardo Alonso
As the PRIDE 20 card continues to develop, the long rumored and very
awaited battle between PRIDE Middleweight Champion Vanderlei
GLORY 14 Zagreb Weigh-In Results: “Cro Cop” and Bonjasky Ready for War
By FCF Staff
Mirko “Cro Cop” and Remy Bonjasky both made weight for their heavyweight headliner tomorrow night at GLORY 14, which will go down in Zagreb, Croatia.
“Cro Cop” came in at 242.4 pounds for the kickboxing bout, and… Read More
Opinion: The Return of ‘Cro Cop’
By Jesse Heitz
Over the last few days, several news outlets have reported that Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic is set to make his return to Mixed Martial Arts in November. He’ll be facing fellow Pride veteran,… Read More
Diaz Retires Penn, Secures Bout With GSP; “Cro Cop” Calls it Quits
The highly decorated BJ Penn gave Nick Diaz pause for thought in the opening round of tonight’s UFC 137 main event, but in the end, the former Strikeforce champ battered Penn with strikes en route
“Cro Cop” vs. Nelson Confirmed, Hamill Replaces Matyushenko
By FCF Staff
A busy week of bout confirmations and injury updates has continued today, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that heavyweight Roy Nelson will meet Pride vet Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (pictured) at the… Read More
UFC 119 Results: Mir Stops "Cro Cop"; Bader Outscores Nogueira
Here are tonight’s results for UFC 119:
Frank Mir def. Mirko CroCop by KO 4:02, R3
Ryan Bader def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Lytle def. Matt Serra by… Read More
Cro Cop Vs Barnett, Kharitonov Vs Werdum Announced For Pride Fighting’s Fully Loaded
From DSE/Pride:
CRO COP VS BARNETT, KHARITONOV VS WERDUM ANNOUNCED FOR PRIDE FIGHTING’S FULLY LOADED
TOKYO, Japan — Two more titanic match ups have been announced for PRIDE FIGHTING’S
Minotauro Vs. Cro Copnot Happening August 10th
Minotauro vs. Cro Cop
Not Happening August 10th
By Eduardo Alonso
After a lot of spectulation, endless comments and plenty of wait it’s now known that the fight between former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira
Bellator to Hold First Major MMA Event in France
By press release
France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become… Read More
Fedor Emelianenko vs. “Rampage” Jackson Headlines Bellator Japan
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, as Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (38-13)… Read More
Bellator Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena For Doubleheader on October 25 & 26
By Press Release
On October 25 and 26, Bellator returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. for two back-to-back nights of exciting MMA action.
On Friday, a heavyweight battle between former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir (18-13) and… Read More
Frank Mir Joins FFC Commentary Team
By Press Release
Two-time heavyweight champion and mixed martial arts icon Frank Mir has today joined Final Fight Championship as part of the commentary team.
Mir; who’s professional career has spanned nearly eighteen years, has competed at the highest level of the… Read More
Bellator 216 Weigh-In Results: Paul Daley & Michael Page Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
The fighters scheduled to compete at Bellator 216 tomorrow night have weighed-in, welterweights, Paul Daley and Michael Page.
The rivals will face off in the headliner of Saturday’s card, in a bout that will also serve as… Read More