Who is Mirko Filipovic and who is Cro Cop?
Mirko Filipović (Croatian pronunciation: [mîrko fǐːlipɔːʋitɕ]; born 10 September 1974), known by the nickname Cro Cop, is a retired Croatian professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and amateur boxer. He is mostly known for his time in Pride Fighting Championships. Cro Cop fought in the UFC, K-1, RIZIN and Bellator.
When did Mirko Cro Cop beat Shungo Oyama?
Cro Cop won by a unanimous decision (the second decision victory of his career). He then knocked out Shungo Oyama 2 months later in 1 minute. A month after that, Cro Cop scored a head kick knockout 2 minutes into his fight with Alexander Emelianenko (brother of the champion).
How did Remy Bonjasky get knocked out of the tournament?
Semmy however landed a low kick to Remy’s left leg that was damaged in his earlier fight with Zimmerman, Remy was therefore knocked out of the tournament, losing to Semmy for the third time.
Why is Remy Bonjasky known as the Flying Gentleman?
Bonjasky has been known for his flying kicks, knee attacks and strong defense, hence the nickname “The Flying Gentleman”. Bonjasky was born in Paramaribo, Suriname and moved to Tilburg in the Netherlands when he was five years old. Bonjasky was involved in football during his teens, but quit after breaking his leg.
How old is Mirko Filipovic the MMA fighter?
Fighter Details Given Name: Mirko Filipović Pro MMA Record: 38-11-2, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Cro Cop Current Streak: 10 Wins Age: 44 | Date of Birth: 1974.09.10 Last Fight: February 16, 2019 in BFC Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 234.5 lbs Affiliation: Cro Cop Squad Gym Height: 6’2″ (188cm) | Reach: 73.0″ (185cm)
When did Mirko Filipovic come back from retirement?
In July 2016, Cro Cop & the UFC agreed to terminate his contract, then Mirko come back from retirement to be a part of RIZIN Openweight Grand Prix 2016. On September 25, He defeated ROAD FC’s Hyun Man Myung in the opening round via arm-triangle submission.
How tall is Mirko Filipovic height and weight?
Mirko Filipovic official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Heavyweight fighter from Croatia. Height 6’2″ 187.96 cm Weight 234 lbs 106.14 kg
