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Mirko Cro Cop

Mirko Filipović
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Filipović in April 2015
Born Mirko Filipović
(1974-09-10) 10 September 1974 (age 42)
Vinkovci, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Other names Cro Cop
Nationality Croatian
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 234 lb (106 kg; 16.7 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)
Style Kickboxing, Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai
Fighting out of Zagreb, Croatia
Team Cro Cop Squad Gym
Tigar Gym
Vos Gym
Trainer Ivan Hippolyte, Stipe Drviš, Mario Mlinarić
Rank Black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Years active 1996–2003, 2012–2014 (Kickboxing)
2001–2015, 2016 (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total 31
Wins 23
By knockout 12
Losses 8
By knockout 4
Mixed martial arts record
Total 49
Wins 35
By knockout 26
By submission 6
By decision 3
Losses 11
By knockout 5
By submission 3
By decision 3
Draws 2
No contests 1
Amateur boxing record
Total 56
Wins 48
By knockout 31
Losses 8
Other information
Occupation Law enforcement officer, politician
Spouse Klaudija Filipović
Children 2
Website www.mirkofilipovic.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 3 November 2016
Mirko Filipović
Member of Parliament for the 1st electoral district
In office
23 December 2003 – 11 January 2008
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader
Personal details
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Klaudija Filipović
Children Ivan
Filip

Mirko Filipović (Croatian pronunciation: [mîrko fǐːlipɔːʋitɕ]; born 10 September 1974) is a Croatian heavyweight mixed martial artist, kickboxer, boxer, politician, and law enforcement officer.

Filipović is the 2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Champion, the 2012 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion and the 2016 Rizin Openweight Grand Prix Champion becoming the second fighter in the world to win mixed martial arts and kickboxing championships and tournaments. He is also a former IGF Champion. His nickname, Cro Cop, short for "Croatian Cop", comes from his membership in the Lučko Anti-Terrorist Unit, Croatia's elite Police Special Forces tactical unit.

Filipović's signature move was his lightning quick left head-kick, once famously described as "right leg, hospital; left leg, cemetery." He was a successful amateur boxer and medalled numerous times in international competition, and was also a member of Croatia's world team when he competed at the 1997 Amateur Boxing World Championships.

From 23 December 2003 until 11 January 2008 he served as a Member of Parliament for the 1st electoral district. He was elected as an independent candidate on the party list of the Social Democratic Party.


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