Mirko Filipovic Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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MIRKO FILIPOVIĆ
“Cro Cop”
CROATIA • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
38-11-2 (1 NC)
(T)KO
30-6
SUB
4-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Croatia
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 2″, 234.5 lbs
BIRTHDATE
09/10/1974 (52)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
73.0″ (185cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Cro Cop Squad Gym • Zagreb, Croatia
NICKNAME
“Cro Cop”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Mirko Filipović Record
WINS38
KO/TKO
30
SUB
4
DECISION
4
LOSSES11
KO/TKO
6
SUB
2
DECISION
3
DRAWS2
DR
2
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 52 professional MMA bouts (38-11-2, 1 NC).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Roy Nelson
United States
United States
Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley
Feb / 16 / 2019
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 16 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Roy Nelson
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 × 5-minute rounds • Bout time: 15:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)23-16-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout37-11-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: -185
vs
Roy Nelson: +145
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović defended Nelson’s repeated takedown attempts and scored with elbows, uppercuts and body kicks. Nelson finally secured a late takedown in the third round, but Filipović won unanimously, 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.
WIN
Roque Martinez
Guam
Guam
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 13
Sep / 30 / 2018
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (4:56)
Sep / 30 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:56
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 110 kg (242.5 lb) catchweight • Cro Cop vs. Roque Martinez
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Roque Martinez
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 4:56
Weights Matchup110 kg (242.5 lb) catchweight
Roque Martinez Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-2
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout36-11-2 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Ryogaku Wada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Martinez pressed Filipović into the corner during exchanges of punches and kicks. Filipović countered with an elbow that opened Martinez’s forehead; the doctor’s examination ended the bout.
WIN
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Japan
Japan
Rizin FF: Rizin World Grand Prix 2017 Final Round
Dec / 31 / 2017
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (1:02)
Dec / 31 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODTKO (Corner Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 1:02
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Record at Bout (Opponent)27-19-2
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout35-11-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: -900
vs
Tsuyoshi Kosaka: +500
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kosaka landed early, but Filipović forced him to the ropes and landed unanswered right hooks. He continued punching after Kosaka fell, and Kosaka’s corner threw in the towel.
WIN
Amir Aliakbari
Iran
Iran
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 4
Dec / 31 / 2016
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:02)
Dec / 31 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:02
METHODKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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RIZIN 2016 Openweight Grand Prix Championship • Cro Cop vs. Amir Aliakbari
Won the tournament championship
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Amir Aliakbari
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 × 5-minute rounds; possible 5-minute extension • Bout time: 2:02
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Amir Aliakbari Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout34-11-2 (1 NC)
Tournament Prize¥35,000,000 tournament winner’s prize — officially announced by RIZIN
Officials
Ref: Yoshinori Umeki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović broke out of Aliakbari’s clinch and knocked him down with a left hook. Aliakbari rose, but a second left hook dropped him again and secured the knockout and 2016 RIZIN Openweight Grand Prix championship.
WIN
Kaido Hoovelson
Estonia
Estonia
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 4
Dec / 31 / 2016
KO (Knee to the Body)
Rnd 1 (0:49)
Dec / 31 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME0:49
METHODKO (Knee to the Body)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RIZIN 2016 Openweight Grand Prix semifinal; advanced to the final later that day • Cro Cop vs. Kaido Hoovelson
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Kaido Hoovelson
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 × 5-minute rounds; possible 5-minute extension • Bout time: 0:49
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Kaido Hoovelson Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout33-11-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: -300
vs
Kaido Hoovelson: +220
Officials
Ref: Yoshinori Umeki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hoovelson rushed forward and forced Filipović into the corner. Filipović landed a left knee to the body from the clinch, knocking him out and advancing to the tournament final later that day.
WIN
Muhammed Lawal
United States
United States
Rizin FF: Rizin Fighting Federation 3
Dec / 29 / 2016
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:41)
Dec / 29 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME1:41
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RIZIN 2016 Openweight Grand Prix quarterfinal • Cro Cop vs. Muhammed Lawal
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Muhammed Lawal
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 × 5-minute rounds; possible 5-minute extension • Bout time: 6:41
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Muhammed Lawal Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0 (1 NC)
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout32-11-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: +175
vs
Muhammed Lawal: -245
Officials
Ref: Yoshinori Umeki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawal took Filipović down and controlled the early action until a referee restart. In the second round, Filipović hurt him with a left to the body and a left uppercut before finishing with punches.
WIN
Hyun Man Myung
South Korea
South Korea
Rizin FF 2: World Grand Prix 2016 Opening Round
Sep / 25 / 2016
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:20)
Sep / 25 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RIZIN 2016 Openweight Grand Prix opening round • Cro Cop vs. Hyun Man Myung
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Hyun Man Myung
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 × 5-minute rounds • Bout time: 2:20
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Hyun Man Myung Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout31-11-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: -705
vs
Hyun Man Myung: +435
Officials
Ref: Masato Fukuda
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Myung attacked with a knee in the clinch, but Filipović took him down, moved to mount and landed left-handed punches. Filipović then locked in an arm-triangle choke and forced the submission.
WIN
Gabriel Gonzaga
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
Apr / 11 / 2015
TKO (Elbows and Punches)
Rnd 3 (3:30)
Apr / 11 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME3:30
METHODTKO (Elbows and Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Gabriel Gonzaga
Fight Location Kraków (Kraków Arena)
Kraków (Kraków Arena)Duration5 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 13:30
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Gabriel Gonzaga Record at Bout (Opponent)16-9-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout30-11-2 (1 NC)
Verified Fight BonusFight of the Night ($50,000 USD)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Mirko Filipović: +175
vs
Gabriel Gonzaga: -210
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gonzaga controlled the first two rounds on the ground and cut Cro Cop near the left eye. Cro Cop stunned him with clinch elbows in round three and followed with ground punches and elbows for the stoppage.
WIN
Satoshi Ishii
Japan
Japan
IGF: Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014
Dec / 31 / 2014
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO (Head Kick and Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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IGF Heavyweight Championship • Cro Cop vs. Satoshi Ishii
Defended the championship
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Satoshi Ishii
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration3 × 5-minute rounds • Bout time: 10:00
Weights MatchupIGF Heavyweight (120 kg)
Satoshi Ishii Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout29-11-2 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Ryogaku Wada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ishii secured takedowns and worked from top position. Filipović returned to his feet in round two, pressured with left hands, and landed a left high kick followed by punches at the bell; Ishii could not continue. Filipović retained the IGF heavyweight title.
WIN
Satoshi Ishii
Japan
Japan
IGF: Inoki Genome Fight 2
Aug / 23 / 2014
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 2 (2:37)
Aug / 23 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME2:37
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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IGF Heavyweight Championship • Cro Cop vs. Satoshi Ishii
Captured the championship
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Satoshi Ishii
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration3 × 5-minute rounds • Bout time: 7:37
Weights MatchupIGF Heavyweight
Satoshi Ishii Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout28-11-2 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Ryogaku Wada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ishii took Filipović down, but an elbow from Filipović’s guard opened a cut on Ishii’s forehead. Repeated inspections followed; the cut reopened in the second round and the doctor stopped the fight, giving Filipović the IGF title.
LOSS
Alexey Oleynik
Russia
Russia
Legend Part 2: Invasion
Nov / 08 / 2013
Submission (Scarf Hold)
Rnd 1 (4:42)
Nov / 08 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:42
METHODSubmission (Scarf Hold)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Alexey Oleynik
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Alexey Oleynik
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Luzhniki Minor Sports Arena)
Moscow, Russia (Luzhniki Minor Sports Arena)Duration3 × 5-minute rounds • Bout time: 4:42
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Alexey Oleynik Record at Bout (Opponent)50-9-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout28-10-2 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović threatened a guillotine, but Oleynik escaped, took top position and forced a tap with a neck crank.
WIN
Shinichi Suzukawa
Japan
Japan
IGF: Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2012
Dec / 31 / 2012
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:18)
Dec / 31 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:18
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Shinichi Suzukawa
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Shinichi Suzukawa
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration3 × 5-minute rounds • Bout time: 1:18
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Shinichi Suzukawa Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout27-10-2 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Ryogaku Wada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After an early eye poke interrupted the action, Filipović advanced with strikes and tripped Suzukawa to the mat. He moved to full mount and transitioned to the armbar that ended Suzukawa’s professional MMA debut.
LOSS
Roy Nelson
United States
United States
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz
Oct / 29 / 2011
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (1:30)
Oct / 29 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME1:30
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Roy Nelson
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 11:30
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout27-9-2 (1 NC)
Commission-disclosed purse (NSAC)$75,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Roy Nelson: -240
vs
Mirko Filipović: +195
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop hurt Nelson with a second-round punching flurry, but Nelson recovered and used takedowns and pressure. In round three, Nelson staggered him with right hands and finished with punches from back mount.
LOSS
Brendan Schaub
United States
United States
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones
Mar / 19 / 2011
KO (Punch)
Rnd 3 (3:44)
Mar / 19 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME3:44
METHODKO (Punch)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Brendan Schaub
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Brendan Schaub
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey (The Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey (The Prudential Center)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 13:44
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Brendan Schaub Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout27-8-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Brendan Schaub: -245
vs
Mirko Filipović: +205
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Schaub used takedowns and clinch pressure and lost a point for strikes to the back of the head. Cro Cop cut Schaub with elbows, but a looping right hand behind the ear knocked Cro Cop down for the third-round finish.
LOSS
Frank Mir
United States
United States
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
Sep / 25 / 2010
KO (Knee)
Rnd 3 (4:02)
Sep / 25 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME4:02
METHODKO (Knee)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Frank Mir
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Frank Mir
Fight Location Indianapolis, Indiana (Conseco Fieldhouse)
Indianapolis, Indiana (Conseco Fieldhouse)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 14:02
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Frank Mir Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout27-7-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Frank Mir: -225
vs
Mirko Filipović: +185
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Much of the bout unfolded in cautious striking exchanges and fence clinches. Mir’s takedown attempts were defended before he knocked Cro Cop out with a standing knee late in the third round.
WIN
Pat Barry
United States
United States
UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin
Jun / 12 / 2010
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (4:30)
Jun / 12 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME4:30
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Pat Barry
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Pat Barry
Fight Location Vancouver, British Columbia (General Motors Place)
Vancouver, British Columbia (General Motors Place)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 14:30
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Pat Barry Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout26-7-2 (1 NC)
Commission-disclosed purse (Vancouver Athletic Commission)$150,000 USD ($75,000 show + $75,000 win bonus)
Verified Fight BonusSubmission of the Night ($85,000 USD)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Mirko Filipović: +150
vs
Pat Barry: -170
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Barry dropped Cro Cop twice with right hooks in the opening round. Cro Cop recovered, took Barry’s back in the second and hurt him with punches in the third before securing the rear-naked choke.
WIN
Anthony Perosh
Australia
Australia
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Feb / 20 / 2010
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Feb / 20 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Anthony Perosh
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Anthony Perosh
Fight Location Sydney (Acer Arena)
Sydney (Acer Arena)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 10:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Anthony Perosh Record at Bout (Opponent)10-5-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout25-7-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Mirko Filipović: -575
vs
Anthony Perosh: +425
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop repeatedly defended Perosh’s takedowns and landed left hands. A ground elbow opened a deep cut in round two; the fight was stopped between rounds because of that cut.
LOSS
Junior dos Santos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort
Sep / 19 / 2009
TKO (Submission to Punch)
Rnd 3 (2:00)
Sep / 19 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME2:00
METHODTKO (Submission to Punch)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Junior dos Santos
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Junior dos Santos
Fight Location Dallas, Texas (American Airlines Center)
Dallas, Texas (American Airlines Center)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 12:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Junior dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout25-6-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Junior dos Santos: -165
vs
Mirko Filipović: +145
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dos Santos pressed forward with punches and punished Cro Cop with knees in the third round. A punch to Cro Cop’s left eye led him to signal to Dan Miragliotta that he could not continue.
WIN
Mostapha Al-Turk
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UFC 99: The Comeback
Jun / 13 / 2009
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:06)
Jun / 13 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME3:06
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Mostapha Al-Turk
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Mostapha Al-Turk
Fight Location Cologne (Lanxess Arena)
Cologne (Lanxess Arena)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 3:06
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Mostapha Al-Turk Record at Bout (Opponent)6-4-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout24-6-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Mirko Filipović: -409
vs
Mostapha Al-Turk: +290
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop defended a takedown and hurt Al-Turk with punches. An inadvertent eye poke sent Al-Turk retreating, and Cro Cop followed with punches until Dan Miragliotta stopped the bout.
WIN
Hong Man Choi
South Korea
South Korea
K-1: Dynamite!! Power of Courage 2008
Dec / 31 / 2008
TKO (Leg Kick)
Rnd 1 (6:32)
Dec / 31 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME6:32
METHODTKO (Leg Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Hong Man Choi
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Hong Man Choi
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 6:32
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Hong Man Choi Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout23-6-2 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: -185
vs
Hong Man Choi: +155
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Both fighters received yellow cards during a cautious opening round. Filipović continued attacking Choi’s legs; a heavy left low kick hurt Choi’s supporting leg and caused him to collapse, prompting the stoppage.
NC
Alistair Overeem
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final
Sep / 23 / 2008
No Contest (Knee to the Groin)
Rnd 1 (6:09)
Sep / 23 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME6:09
METHODNo Contest (Knee to the Groin)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Alistair Overeem
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Alistair Overeem
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 6:09
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)28-11-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout23-6-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Opening American odds — Best Fight Odds
Mirko Filipović: -210
vs
Alistair Overeem: +168
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Overeem scored takedowns and ground punches that cut Filipović near both eyes. Repeated knees to the groin interrupted the action and left Filipović unable to continue; the bout was declared a no contest.
WIN
Tatsuya Mizuno
Japan
Japan
Dream 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Opening Rd
Mar / 15 / 2008
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:56)
Mar / 15 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:56
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Tatsuya Mizuno
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Tatsuya Mizuno
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 0:56
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Tatsuya Mizuno Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout22-6-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Historical pre-fight American odds — Tapology
Mirko Filipović: -1600
vs
Tatsuya Mizuno: +800
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović won his DREAM debut by stopping Mizuno with punches in 56 seconds.
LOSS
Cheick Kongo
France
France
UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion
Sep / 08 / 2007
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 08 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Cheick Kongo
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Cheick Kongo
Fight Location London, England (O2 Arena)
London, England (O2 Arena)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 15:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Cheick Kongo Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout22-5-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Cheick Kongo: +315
vs
Mirko Filipović: -380
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop mounted Kongo in the first round, but Kongo answered with body kicks, knees and clinch pressure across the next two rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Gabriel Gonzaga
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 70: Nations Collide
Apr / 21 / 2007
KO (Head Kick)
Rnd 1 (4:51)
Apr / 21 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME4:51
METHODKO (Head Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Gabriel Gonzaga
Fight Location Manchester, England (Manchester Evening News Arena)
Manchester, England (Manchester Evening News Arena)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 4:51
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Gabriel Gonzaga Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout22-4-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Gabriel Gonzaga: +400
vs
Mirko Filipović: -500
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gonzaga caught a body kick, took Cro Cop down and cut him with ground forearms. After a late stand-up, Gonzaga landed a right head kick for the first-round knockout. Heavyweight title eliminator; the win earned Gonzaga a shot at champion Randy Couture.
WIN
Eddie Sanchez
United States
United States
UFC 67: All or Nothing
Feb / 03 / 2007
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:33)
Feb / 03 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME4:33
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Eddie Sanchez
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Eddie Sanchez
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 minutes • Bout time: 4:33
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Eddie Sanchez Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout21-4-2
Commission-disclosed purse (NSAC)$350,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Tapology archived pre-fight American odds
Mirko Filipović: -1400
vs
Eddie Sanchez: +900
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop stalked Sanchez with straight lefts and kicks, defended a takedown, then moved from side control to mount and finished with ground punches.
WIN
Josh Barnett
United States
United States
PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute
Sep / 10 / 2006
TKO (Submission to Punches)
Rnd 1 (7:32)
Sep / 10 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME7:32
METHODTKO (Submission to Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix Championship • Cro Cop vs. Josh Barnett
Won the tournament championship
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Josh Barnett
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 7:32
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)22-3-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout20-4-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović resisted Barnett’s takedown attempts and landed body kicks and short uppercuts. He dropped Barnett and finished with ground punches, winning the 2006 PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix on his 32nd birthday.
WIN
Wanderlei Silva
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute
Sep / 10 / 2006
KO (Head Kick)
Rnd 1 (5:22)
Sep / 10 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME5:22
METHODKO (Head Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix semifinal; advanced to the final later that day • Cro Cop vs. Wanderlei Silva
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Wanderlei Silva
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 5:22
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)31-5-1 (1 NC)
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout19-4-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Historical pre-fight American odds — Tapology
Mirko Filipović: -170
vs
Wanderlei Silva: +140
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović knocked Silva down and bloodied him with ground punches, then punished the body with left kicks. A left high kick knocked Silva unconscious and advanced Filipović to the tournament final later that day.
WIN
Hidehiko Yoshida
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute
Jul / 01 / 2006
TKO (Leg Kicks)
Rnd 1 (7:38)
Jul / 01 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME7:38
METHODTKO (Leg Kicks)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix quarterfinal • Cro Cop vs. Hidehiko Yoshida
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Hidehiko Yoshida
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 7:38
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Hidehiko Yoshida Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout18-4-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Historical pre-fight American odds — Tapology
Mirko Filipović: -255
vs
Hidehiko Yoshida: +235
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović avoided Yoshida’s ground game and repeatedly attacked his legs. The leg-kick damage forced the stoppage and advanced Filipović to the PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix semifinals.
WIN
Ikuhisa Minowa
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute
May / 05 / 2006
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:10)
May / 05 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME1:10
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix opening round • Cro Cop vs. Ikuhisa Minowa
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Ikuhisa Minowa
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 1:10
Weights MatchupOpenweight
Ikuhisa Minowa Record at Bout (Opponent)32-23-8
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout17-4-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Historical pre-fight American odds — Tapology
Mirko Filipović: -600
vs
Ikuhisa Minowa: +400
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović finished Minowa with ground punches in 70 seconds and advanced from the opening round of the PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix.
LOSS
Mark Hunt
New Zealand
New Zealand
PRIDE: Shockwave 2005
Dec / 31 / 2005
Decision (Split)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Split)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Mark Hunt
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Mark Hunt
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 20:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout17-3-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Historical pre-fight American odds — Tapology
Mirko Filipović: -220
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt absorbed repeated high kicks as the fighters spent nearly the entire contest exchanging on their feet. A late ground exchange preceded the judges’ split decision for Hunt.
WIN
Josh Barnett
United States
United States
PRIDE 30: Fully Loaded
Oct / 23 / 2005
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 23 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Josh Barnett
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Josh Barnett
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 20:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout16-3-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović gained mount repeatedly, controlled the grappling exchanges and staggered Barnett with a kick-and-punch combination in the final round. Barnett attempted a late ankle lock, but Filipović won the unanimous decision.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko
Russia
Russia
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005
Aug / 28 / 2005
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 28 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Cro Cop vs. Fedor Emelianenko
Challenger; unsuccessful title challenge
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 20:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)22-1-0 (1 NC)
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout16-2-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Historical pre-fight American odds — Tapology
Fedor Emelianenko: -210
vs
Mirko Filipović: +170
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović landed hard body kicks and a straight left early, but Emelianenko answered with pressure, clinches, takedowns and ground punches. Emelianenko controlled the later rounds and retained the PRIDE heavyweight title by unanimous decision.
WIN
Ibragim Magomedov
Russia
Russia
PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2005
Jun / 26 / 2005
KO (Kick to the Body)
Rnd 1 (3:53)
Jun / 26 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME3:53
METHODKO (Kick to the Body)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Ibragim Magomedov
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Ibragim Magomedov
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 3:53
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Ibragim Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout15-2-2
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović tested Magomedov’s defense with high kicks before landing a hard kick to the ribs that caused him to collapse. The victory secured Filipović’s subsequent championship bout with Fedor Emelianenko.
WIN
Mark Coleman
United States
United States
PRIDE 29: Fists of Fire
Feb / 20 / 2005
KO (Punches and Soccer Kick)
Rnd 1 (3:42)
Feb / 20 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME3:42
METHODKO (Punches and Soccer Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Mark Coleman
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Mark Coleman
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds: 10 minutes + 5 minutes + 5 minutes • Bout time: 3:42
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Mark Coleman Record at Bout (Opponent)13-6-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout14-2-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Filipović denied Coleman’s takedown attempts with his sprawl, then dropped him with a sequence of left hands and finished with strikes.
WIN
Kevin Randleman
United States
United States
PRIDE: Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:41)
Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:41
METHODSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Kevin Randleman
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Kevin Randleman
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight • Weigh-in: Cro Cop 228 lb; Randleman 225 lb
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout (Opponent)15-9-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout13-2-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Archived pre-fight odds (Tapology)
Mirko Filipović: -380
vs
Kevin Randleman: +320
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop caught Randleman in a guillotine choke and forced the tap at 41 seconds, avenging his April knockout loss.
WIN
Josh Barnett
United States
United States
PRIDE 28: High Octane
Oct / 31 / 2004
TKO (Shoulder Injury)
Rnd 1 (0:46)
Oct / 31 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODTKO (Shoulder Injury)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Josh Barnett
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Josh Barnett
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)18-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout12-2-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Archived pre-fight odds (Tapology)
Mirko Filipović: -125
vs
Josh Barnett: -105
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Barnett’s PRIDE debut ended after a shoulder dislocation, giving Cro Cop the victory 46 seconds into the opening round.
WIN
Aleksander Emelianenko
Russia
Russia
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
KO (Head Kick and Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:09)
Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:09
METHODKO (Head Kick and Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Aleksander Emelianenko
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Aleksander Emelianenko
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Aleksander Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout11-2-2
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop countered early pressure with knees, leg kicks and punches, then dropped Emelianenko with a left high kick and followed with a ground punch.
WIN
Shungo Oyama
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 4
Jul / 19 / 2004
KO (Punches and Soccer Kick)
Rnd 1 (1:00)
Jul / 19 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:00
METHODKO (Punches and Soccer Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Shungo Oyama
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Shungo Oyama
Fight Location Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)Duration2 rounds (10 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Shungo Oyama Record at Bout (Opponent)2-5-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout10-2-2
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop pressured with kicks and left-hand combinations, then landed consecutive left uppercuts that dropped Oyama before the referee intervened.
WIN
Hiromitsu Kanehara
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 3
May / 23 / 2004
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 2 (5:00)
May / 23 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Hiromitsu Kanehara
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 rounds (10 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Hiromitsu Kanehara Record at Bout (Opponent)15-10-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout9-2-2
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop defended takedowns, landed knees, and attempted an armlock from mount and an arm-triangle from half guard. Kanehara survived both rounds; the judges favored Cro Cop unanimously.
LOSS
Kevin Randleman
United States
United States
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2004
Apr / 25 / 2004
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:57)
Apr / 25 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:57
METHODKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix opening round (round of 16) • Cro Cop vs. Kevin Randleman
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Kevin Randleman
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight • Weigh-in: Cro Cop 228 lb; Randleman 228 lb
Kevin Randleman Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout9-1-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Randleman pressured Cro Cop in the clinch, dropped him with a hook after the restart, and finished with ground punches.
WIN
Yoshihisa Yamamoto
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 2
Feb / 15 / 2004
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:12)
Feb / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:12
METHODKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Yoshihisa Yamamoto
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Yoshihisa Yamamoto
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 rounds (10 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Yoshihisa Yamamoto Record at Bout (Opponent)14-16-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout8-1-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop attacked with leg kicks, defended takedowns, and finished Yamamoto with punches following exchanges standing and on the ground.
WIN
Ron Waterman
United States
United States
PRIDE 27: Inferno
Feb / 01 / 2004
TKO (Soccer Kicks)
Rnd 1 (4:37)
Feb / 01 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME4:37
METHODTKO (Soccer Kicks)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Ron Waterman
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Ron Waterman
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Castle Hall)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Castle Hall)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Ron Waterman Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-2
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout7-1-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Waterman took Cro Cop down and attempted a neck crank. Cro Cop escaped, landed a high kick, and finished with soccer kicks.
LOSS
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2003
Nov / 09 / 2003
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 2 (1:45)
Nov / 09 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME1:45
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Interim Heavyweight Championship • Cro Cop vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Interim Heavyweight Title Challenger
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)20-2-1
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout7-0-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Archived pre-fight odds (Tapology)
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira: +200
vs
Mirko Filipović: -280
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop hurt Nogueira with head and body kicks in the first round. Nogueira recovered, took him down in round two, mounted him, and secured an armbar.
WIN
Alberto Rodriguez
Mexico
Mexico
PRIDE: Bushido 1
Oct / 05 / 2003
KO (Head Kick)
Rnd 1 (0:46)
Oct / 05 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODKO (Head Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Alberto Rodriguez
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Alberto Rodriguez
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 rounds (10 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Alberto Rodriguez Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout6-0-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop finished Rodriguez with a left high kick 46 seconds into the opening round.
WIN
Igor Vovchanchyn
Ukraine
Ukraine
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003
Aug / 10 / 2003
KO (Head Kick)
Rnd 1 (1:29)
Aug / 10 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME1:29
METHODKO (Head Kick)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Igor Vovchanchyn
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Igor Vovchanchyn
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Igor Vovchanchyn Record at Bout (Opponent)51-7-0 (1 NC)
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout5-0-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Archived pre-fight odds (Tapology)
Mirko Filipović: -300
vs
Igor Vovchanchyn: +220
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After early striking exchanges, Cro Cop landed a left roundhouse kick to the head that knocked Vovchanchyn out.
WIN
Heath Herring
United States
United States
PRIDE 26: Bad to the Bone
Jun / 08 / 2003
TKO (Body Kick and Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:17)
Jun / 08 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME3:17
METHODTKO (Body Kick and Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight • Cro Cop vs. Heath Herring
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Heath Herring
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration3 rounds (10 / 5 / 5 minutes)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Heath Herring Record at Bout (Opponent)20-8-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout4-0-2
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds • Archived pre-fight odds (Tapology)
Mirko Filipović: -168
vs
Heath Herring: +128
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop defended Herring’s takedowns, hurt him with a kick to the body, and followed with punches on the ground.
WIN
Kazuyuki Fujita
Japan
Japan
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002: K-1 vs. Inoki
Dec / 31 / 2002
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight (120 kg) • Cro Cop vs. Kazuyuki Fujita
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Kazuyuki Fujita
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 × 5 minutes
Weights MatchupHeavyweight (120 kg)
Kazuyuki Fujita Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout3-0-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop attacked Fujita’s legs, defended from open guard, threatened submissions, and landed knees to the head after stopping takedowns. He won all three judges’ decisions.
WIN
Kazushi Sakuraba
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Shockwave
Aug / 28 / 2002
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Aug / 28 / 2002
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight (120 kg) • Cro Cop vs. Kazushi Sakuraba
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo National Stadium)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo National Stadium)Duration3 × 5 minutes
Weights MatchupHeavyweight (120 kg)
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-1 (1 NC)
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout2-0-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop defended takedowns and damaged Sakuraba’s eye area with strikes. A doctor stopped the bout after the second round.
DRAW
Wanderlei Silva
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE 20: Armed and Ready
Apr / 28 / 2002
Draw (Time Limit)
Rnd 5 (3:00)
Apr / 28 / 2002
ROUND5
TIME3:00
METHODDraw (Time Limit)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Special-rules non-title bout; no decision if the time limit was reached • Cro Cop vs. Wanderlei Silva
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Wanderlei Silva
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration5 × 3 minutes (special rules)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight • Weigh-in: Cro Cop 97.2 kg; Silva 97.6 kg
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)19-3-0 (1 NC)
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout2-0-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
The fighters traded kicks and punches, with Silva adding takedowns. Neither secured a finish, so the special rules produced a draw after five rounds.
WIN
Yuji Nagata
Japan
Japan
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2001: K-1 vs. Inoki
Dec / 31 / 2001
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:21)
Dec / 31 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME0:21
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight (120 kg) • Cro Cop vs. Yuji Nagata
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Yuji Nagata
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration5 × 3 minutes (special rules)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight (120 kg)
Yuji Nagata Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout1-0-1
Officials
Ref: Yoshinori Umeki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop dropped Nagata with a left high kick and followed with ground punches for the stoppage after 21 seconds.
DRAW
Nobuhiko Takada
Japan
Japan
PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos
Nov / 03 / 2001
Draw (Time Limit)
Rnd 5 (3:00)
Nov / 03 / 2001
ROUND5
TIME3:00
METHODDraw (Time Limit)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Special PRIDE vs. K-1 rules; time-limit draw • Cro Cop vs. Nobuhiko Takada
Professional MMA
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Nobuhiko Takada
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration3 × 3 minutes plus 2 × 3-minute extra rounds (special rules) • Bout time: 15:00
Weights MatchupHeavyweight
Nobuhiko Takada Record at Bout (Opponent)2-5-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop defended repeated takedown attempts while Takada repeatedly dropped to his back. Neither finished during regulation or two extra rounds, producing a time-limit draw.
WIN
Kazuyuki Fujita
Japan
Japan
K-1: Andy Hug Memorial
Aug / 19 / 2001
TKO (Cut)
Rnd 1 (0:39)
Aug / 19 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME0:39
METHODTKO (Cut)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight (120 kg) • Cro Cop vs. Kazuyuki Fujita
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMirko Filipović vs Kazuyuki Fujita
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration5 × 3 minutes (special rules)
Weights MatchupHeavyweight (120 kg)
Kazuyuki Fujita Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout0-0-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop avoided two takedown attempts, then met Fujita’s next shot with a left knee that opened a cut by his eyebrow, prompting the doctor stoppage.
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