Mirko Filipović (born on September 10, 1974), often billed as Mirko Cro Cop, is a Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer and mixed martial artist (MMA). He is also a former member (2003 - 2007) of Croatian Parliament. His nickname, short for “Croatian Cop”, comes from his membership in the Croatian police’s Anti-Terrorist Group ATJ Lučko.

Filipović has been successful in both K-1 and PRIDE Fighting Championships. On September 10, 2006, he won the PRIDE 2006 Open Weight Grand Prix, and in 2007 began fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Filipović is famous for his left high kicks, with which he has knocked out many of his opponents.

Nickname Cro Cop
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Weight 105 kg (230 lb/16.5 st)
Nationality Croatian
Born September 10, 1974 (1974-09-10)
Fighting out of Zagreb, Croatia
Town of birth Privlaka, Croatia
Team/Association Cro Cop Squad Gym
Fighting style

Professional career

Filipović started his professional career in 1996 as a kickboxer, following in the footsteps of his compatriot Branko Cikatić. Before turning pro Filipović was said to have accumulated an amateur boxing record of 40-5 (31 KO’s).At the time, Filipović was working as a commando in the Croatian police anti-terrorist unit Alpha (stationed in Lučko near Zagreb), which earned him his nickname “Cro Cop”. He also fought several times early in his career under the nickname “Tigar” (Croatian for “tiger”)

Mixed martial arts record
Wins 23
By knockout 16
By submission 4
Losses 6
Draws 2

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