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Mirko Cro Cop Wants One More UFC Fight, But Willing to Accept Retirement (3/30/2011 12:28:42 PM)
Despite UFC President Dana White calling a likely end to his UFC career with a second-straight loss to Brendan Schaub at UFC 128, heavyweight Mirko Cro Cop hopes to return to the Octagon one more time, but is willing to accept retirement if the promotion sticks with its decision.
Dana White: Following UFC 128 loss, Mirko "Cro Cop" headed to retirement (3/20/2011 9:15:00 AM)
NEWARK, N.J. - Following back-to-back losses and his steady descent in the world heavyweight rankings, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic apparently is headed into retirement. And following Filipovic's loss to Brendan Schaub at Saturday's UFC 128 event, UFC president Dana White told MMAjunkie.com he doesn't expect much push back from the fighter. "I don't think I'd have an argument from 'Cro Cop,'" he said.
UFC 128's Brendan Schaub to offer "Cro Cop" respect - with his right hand (3/9/2011 11:30:00 PM)
UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub can relate to fellow contender Pat Barry. Just like Barry, Schaub grew up as a huge fan of Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic. Just like Barry, Schaub will now face his former idol in the cage. But it's there the similarities stop, said Schaub. Don't expect any hugging and high-fiving when he and Filipovic clash at next week's UFC 128 event in New Jersey. Instead, look for Schaub to press the action early.
Barry Tired of Relentless Criticism After Cro Cop Loss (1/13/2011 11:50:45 PM)
Patrick Barry doesn’t want to hear it anymore.
Brendan Schaub vs. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic official for UFC 128 (1/11/2011 9:30:00 PM)
A heavyweight bout between Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and "The Ultimate Fighter 10" runner-up Brendan Schaub is set for UFC 128. MMAjunkie.com passed along news of the bout this past month, and UFC executives today made it official. UFC 128 takes place March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and the night's main card airs on pay-per-view.
Brendan Schaub gets Mirko Filipovic instead of Frank Mir at UFC 128 (12/29/2010 7:00:00 PM)
A sudden switch in opponents has installed Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic in a main-card match with Brendan Schaub at UFC 128. Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place for the heavyweight contest and contracts are nearly finalized. "Fighters Only" first reported the pairing. Although not officially announced by the promotion, UFC 128 takes place March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Brendan Schaub Set for UFC 128 on March 19 (12/28/2010 5:56:49 AM)
Heavyweights Brendan Schaub and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic are reportedly set to square off on the pay-per-view main card at "UFC 128: Shogun vs. Evans" on March 19 in Newark, New Jersey. The matchup comes just one day after rumors that Schaub was pulled from a fight with Frank Mir to face Stefan Struve at UFC on Versus 3.
Mirko Cro Cop Eyes February UFC Return, Says 2011 Will Be His Year (12/27/2010 5:49:50 AM)
Heavyweight veteran Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is ready to return to UFC action in February after recovering from a last-minute knockout to Frank Mir in September that ended their lackluster UFC 119 headliner.
Ufc 119: Mir Vs. Cro Cop Fight Photo Gallery (9/28/2010 6:52:28 PM)
MMAWeekly.com was on location in Indianpolis for UFC 119 where Jeff Cain captured all the action in our comprehensive photo gallery...
Ufc 119 Medical Suspensions: Serra & Cro Cop Out 6 Months (9/27/2010 3:22:36 PM)
Following the first ever UFC event in the state, the Indiana Gaming Commission has released the medical suspensions. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and Matt Serra both received six-month suspensions...
UFC 119 medical suspensions: "Cro Cop" and Serra out until at least April 2011 (9/27/2010 3:10:00 PM)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic now will have plenty of time to finish his vacation. Filipovic, who interrupted his time off to headline this past Saturday's UFC 119 against Frank Mir, was knocked out cold in the final minute of an otherwise lackluster fight and has been suspended indefinitely pending clearance from doctors. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the medical suspensions with Indiana Gaming Commission athletic division executive director Andy Means.
UFC 119 ‘Mir vs. Cro Cop’ Analysis: The Main Card (9/27/2010 6:59:59 AM)
UFC 119 seemed very much influenced by men who put job security first and fought safely, minimizing risk and maximizing their chances to win
UFC 119 Medical Suspensions: Mirko Cro Cop, Matt Serra Out Indefinitely (9/27/2010 4:13:19 AM)
Headliner Mirko Cro Cop and former welterweight champ Matt Serra have been handed indefinite suspensions stemming from their losses at Saturday's UFC 119 to top event's medical suspensions.
Cro Cop, Serra Receive Indefinite UFC 119 Suspensions (9/27/2010 2:01:55 AM)
Former Pride Fighting Championships superstar Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and one-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra were handed indefinite medical suspensions by the Indiana Gaming Commission following losses at UFC 119
Frank Mir Not Happy, Despite Ko Of Cro Cop (9/26/2010 7:22:29 PM)
Most fighters would be shouting from the rooftops with a KO victory over Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, but not Frank Mir. He left the fight irate about his performance...
UFC 119 winner Frank Mir: A crappy win is better than a crappy loss (9/26/2010 7:45:00 AM)
INDIANAPOLIS - Just minutes after his UFC 119 main-event victory over Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Frank Mir was hardly in a celebratory mood. A late-fight knockout salvaged an otherwise-lackluster performance, but Mir instead was focused on the countless mistakes he saw in his own performance. Still, "I guess a win is better than a loss," Mir said after Saturday's pay-per-view event. "Other than that, I'm really pissed off about my performance."
Mir Ko's Cro Cop At End Of Lackluster Bout (9/26/2010 5:52:38 AM)
Frank Mir is considered one of the best heavyweight grappler’s in the sport of mixed martial arts, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic one of the best strikers. You’d never have known it at UFC 119 where Mir was the one to knock Cro Cop out...
Better Late than Never, Mir KO’s Cro Cop (9/26/2010 5:00:00 AM)
Mir Knee KOs Cro Cop at UFC 119 (9/25/2010 11:59:59 PM)
Former heavyweight champion Frank Mir made a largely forgettable fight memorable with one swift strike. Mir knocked out Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic with a third-round knee at UFC 119 » Recap More: LIVE Post-Fight Radio | LIVE Post-Fight News Conference
UFC 119 Results: Mir KOs Cro Cop, Bader Tops Nogueira (9/25/2010 6:30:02 PM)
Out of nowhere, Frank Mir ended UFC 119 with a bang, scoring a third-round KO of Mirko Cro Cop to cap off Saturday's pay-per-view event in Indianapolis. After two uneventful rounds with action closer to sparring than a UFC headliner, Mir tagged Cro Cop with a knee to the chin that ended his night with 58-seconds left in the main event.
Pros Pick: Mir vs. Cro Cop (9/25/2010 12:59:59 PM)
Former champion Frank Mir will try once again to ascend the heavyweight ladder when he Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic at UFC 119 » Pros Pick Play-by-Play starts at 7:15 ET Previews: Main Card | Prelims | Primer | Radio Roundtable | Predictions
Cro Cop: I'm Fighter, That's In My Blood (Video) (9/25/2010 8:52:30 AM)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic talks about how and why he ended up in the main event of UFC 119 facing Frank Mir...
UFC 119 Live Results for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” (9/25/2010 7:00:02 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from "UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop" tonight starting at 7pm ET, including the UFC 119 pay-per-view main card at 10pm and Frank Mir vs. Mirko Cro Cop main event. Check out the live UFC 119 results after the jump...
UFC 119 Live Results for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” (7pm ET) (9/25/2010 7:00:02 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from "UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop" tonight starting at 7pm ET, including the UFC 119 pay-per-view main card at 10pm and Frank Mir vs. Mirko Cro Cop main event. Check out the live UFC 119 results after the jump...
Mir, Cro Cop Greenlit for UFC 119 (9/24/2010 11:59:59 PM)
A marquee showdown once thought to be in jeopardy has been given its final green light. Former heavyweight champion Frank Mir tipped the scales at 252 pounds for his UFC 119 main event against 2006 Pride Fighting Championships open weight grand prix winner Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (227)
Ufc 119: Mir Vs. Cro Cop Weigh-In Photos (9/24/2010 10:22:31 PM)
MMAWeekly.com's Jeff Cain captured the UFC 119 weigh-ins in this photo gallery.
Ufc 119: Mir Vs. Cro Cop Weighin Highlight Video (9/24/2010 8:52:27 PM)
Highlights from the UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop weigh-ins in Indianapolis...
Ufc 119: Mir Vs. Cro Cop Weigh-In Results (9/24/2010 7:52:28 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship descended upon Indianapolis this week for UFC 119. The fighters took to the scales at Conseco Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon...
UFC 119 official weigh-in results: Mir takes 25-pound advantage over "Cro Cop" (9/24/2010 7:25:00 PM)
INDIANAPOLIS - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official UFC 119 fighter weigh-ins, where all 22 event competitors made weight without issue for their respective contests. Today's festivities took place at Indianapolis' Conseco Fieldhouse, the same venue that hosts Saturday's pay-per-view event. Heavyweight contenders Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic (227 pounds) and Frank Mir (252 pounds) led the cast of 22 UFC fighters to the scale.
UFC 119 Weigh-In Video for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” (9/24/2010 3:00:02 PM)
Stop back tomorrow for live UFC 119 results starting at 7pm ET.
UFC 119 preview: After eye-poke drama, "Cro Cop" and Mir ready to clash (9/24/2010 2:05:00 PM)
Now that all this eye-poke drama is over, MMA fans can get back to the biggest question regarding UFC 119's headliner: Will former heavyweight champion Frank Mir stand with Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, or will he take the fight where he is comfortable on the mat? Depending on whom you ask, Filipovic is either damaged goods or a man who's at peace with his place in the mixed-martial-arts world. When the two meet Saturday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, it's all on Mir to decide which attack to take. And as MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco details in our official UFC 119 preview, that's a secret that won't be revealed until the opening bell rings.
UFC 119 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” (9/24/2010 8:30:03 AM)
All fighters have made weight for tomorrow's UFC 119 in Indianapolis, including former heavyweight champ Frank Mir and fellow headliner Mirko Cro Cop. Mir tipped the scale at 252-pounds at Friday's official weigh-ins, while Cro Cop came in at just 227-pounds.
UFC President on Cro Cop: ‘We Had No Other Plans’ (9/23/2010 12:59:33 PM)
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was poked in the eye late last week, and his main event matchup with Frank Mir at UFC 119 on Saturday in Indianapolis appeared to be in serious jeopardy of being cancelled.
Mir Says No Big Changes To Fight Cro Cop (Video) (9/23/2010 7:22:55 AM)
Frank Mir says the switch from training for Rodrigo Nogueira to Mikro "Cro Cop" Filipovic for UFC 119 wasn't a big adjustment...
Cro Cop Talks Career, Injuries, And Mma (Video) (9/22/2010 10:22:53 PM)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic talks about his fighting, injuries, and the dwindling days of his legendary career, leading up to UFC 119 and Frank Mir...
Ufc 119: Mir Vs. Cro Cop Extended Video Preview (9/21/2010 8:52:50 PM)
Extended video UFC 119 video preview featuring Frank Mir, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Ryan Bader, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and others...
UFC: "Cro Cop" medically cleared for Saturday's UFC 119 headliner (9/21/2010 8:05:00 PM)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic officially is cleared to compete in Saturday's UFC 119 pay-per-view main event. Filipovic suffered an eye poke in the final training session in his home country of Croatia this past week, which sparked reports of a potential withdrawal from his fight with Frank Mir. Today, though, UFC officials issued a statement that "Cro Cop" has been cleared by an Indianapolis ophthalmologist.
UFC 119 Video Preview for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” This Saturday (Sept. 25) (9/21/2010 6:00:46 PM)
For complete UFC 119 coverage, including UFC 119 results this Saturday, Sept. 25, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Mirko Cro Cop Cleared for Saturday’s UFC 119 Main Event vs. Frank Mir (9/21/2010 10:46:35 AM)
Mirko Cro Cop has been officially cleared to fight in the main event of Saturday's UFC 119 in Indianapolis against former heavyweight champ Frank Mir. The Croatian striker was poked in the eye during the last round of his final sparring session.
Cro Cop Gets Doc's OK for 119 (9/21/2010 5:00:00 AM)
The Blueprint: Mir vs. Cro Cop (9/21/2010 5:00:00 AM)
Indiana commission: "Cro Cop" will undergo medical checkup prior to UFC 119 (9/20/2010 3:00:00 PM)
Although UFC president Dana White said a recent eye injury won't keep Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic out of Saturday's UFC 119 event, the headliner faces one final hurdle before he's cleared to compete in the pay-per-view event. Andy Means, the director of the Indiana Gaming Commission's athletic division, today told MMAjunkie.com Filipovic will have a pre-fight medical exam prior to Friday's weigh-ins. Filipovic suffered an eye poke and likely cornea abrasion during his final training session in Croatia this past week.
Commission: Filipovic Already Examined, Initially Cleared for Saturday (9/20/2010 12:40:47 PM)
Indiana State Athletic Commission Director Andy Means said Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has already been examined and initially cleared by a commission-approved physician for his headlining bout against Frank Mir at UFC 119 Saturday
Mir Has A Healthy Sense Of Fear For Cro Cop (9/20/2010 8:22:47 AM)
Frank Mir admits that it would have been tough to top his last win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in a rematch, and a fight with Cro Cop is new and a little more intriguing...
Frank Mir & Cro Cop Ufc 119 Media Call (Audio) (9/19/2010 4:22:58 AM)
Frank Mir and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic take questions from the media leading up to their fight at UFC 119 in Indianapolis...
Dana White: "Cro Cop" injured but cleared, en route to Indianapolis for UFC 119 (9/18/2010 7:40:00 PM)
ROSEMEAD, Calif. - UFC 119 headliner Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, in fact, did suffer an eye injury, but he's been cleared to fight, and next week's main-event bout with Frank Mir is good to go. That's the word from UFC president Dana White, who today spoke to MMAjunkie.com about the injury. On Friday White shot down Croatian news reports that an eye injury might force the heavyweight fighter out of the Sept. 25 headliner and called them "untrue." However, Filipovoc did suffer an injury - at the most inopportune time.
UFC 119 Fight Card Complete for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” on Sept. 25 (9/18/2010 3:00:06 AM)
The fight card for "UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop" is now officially complete, as the UFC has announced the remaining bouts for the September 25 event in Indianapolis, which is headlined by former heavyweight champ Frank Mir vs. Mirko Cro Cop.
False Alarm: Cro Cop Uninjured, Still Facing Mir (9/17/2010 8:22:44 PM)
Despite a rumor to the contrary, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is uninjured and still planning to fight Frank Mir at UFC 119...
"Cro Cop" still headlining UFC 119, UFC boss says injury rumors "untrue" (9/17/2010 8:15:00 PM)
Rumors of Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic's possible scratch from next week's UFC 119 event aren't true, according to the UFC's head honcho. A report from the Croatian site Index.hr stated that Filipovic suffered an eye injury while training and couldn't get medical clearance for the upcoming fight. However, in a Twitter message, UFC president Dana White today stated Filipovic "is fine" and that the report "is not true."
Croatian News Site Reports 'Cro Cop' Injured, Mir Fight In Jeopardy (9/17/2010 12:58:59 PM)
According to major Croatian news portal Index.hr, Saturday’s UFC 119 headliner between Frank Mir and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic could be in serious jeopardy.
Mirko Cro Cop Not Injured, Will Meet Frank Mir in UFC 119 Headliner (9/17/2010 9:31:44 AM)
The UFC 119 main event between Mirko "Cro Cop" and Frank Mir remains set after UFC President Dana White dismissed rumors on Friday that Cro Cop had suffered a serious eye injury that put the bout in jeopardy.
Report: Mirko Cro Cop Suffers Eye Injury, UFC 119 Main Event in Doubt (9/17/2010 9:31:44 AM)
According to Croatian news site Index.hr, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic suffered a serious eye injury on Friday during his final training session and his UFC 119 matchup with Frank Mir, which was to headline the Sept. 25 event, is now in doubt. However, SI.com's Josh Gross says a source has told him Cro Cop is "fine".
Crocop: Any Fight Could Be The Last One (9/15/2010 7:27:21 PM)
The subject of retirement can be tough talk for any professional athlete. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, however, faces it realistically, knowing any fight could be the last one...
Healthy body, healthier offer led Mirko "Cro Cop's" to UFC 119 main event (9/15/2010 7:15:00 PM)
Years in politics haven't blunted Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic's honesty. The former PRIDE champion and Croatian parliament member plainly admits the timing is not great for his fight with former champion Frank Mir, which headlines UFC 119 next Saturday. But despite concerns he hasn't gotten enough time to prepare, Filipovic, feels he owes it to the UFC to suck it up and perform. And he also admits he's well-compensated for his risk.
Mir Motivated By Shift from Nogueira to ‘Cro Cop’ (9/15/2010 1:56:52 PM)
While getting the call a month out that you’ll be facing a new opponent can be disconcerting to some fighters, Frank Mir said he jumped at the chance to face Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic at UFC 119 this Saturday at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mir Believes Cro Cop Has No Advantage (Video) (9/12/2010 10:27:19 PM)
Frank Mir heads into his UFC 119 headlining bout with Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic believing there is nowhere that he is at a disadvantage...
UFC 119 Video: Frank Mir Pre-Fight Interview for Mirko Cro Cop Main Event (9/10/2010 2:00:02 PM)
UFC 119 Videos Trailer for “Mir vs. Cro Cop” on Sept. 25 (8/31/2010 1:00:51 AM)
For the latest UFC 119 news, UFC 119 fight card, and UFC 119 results stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Reports: Cro Cop Steps In To Face Mir At Ufc 119 (8/19/2010 8:35:59 PM)
Several reports indicate that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has stepped out of his UFC 119 main event with Frank Mir and that Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is stepping in...
Ufc Confirms Cro Cop Will Face Mir At Ufc 119 (8/19/2010 8:35:57 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday made the Frank Mir vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic UFC 119 main event official...
Cro Cop Replaces Nogueira, Meets Mir in UFC 119 Main Event (8/16/2010 12:51:21 PM)
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic will answer the bell against former heavyweight champion Frank Mir in the UFC 119 main event on Sept. 25 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Cro Cop to Face Mir in UFC 119 Main Event (8/16/2010 5:00:00 AM)