Mirko Cro Cop Biography
Mirko Cro Cop (born Mirko Filipović) is a Croatian retired professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and amateur boxer. He currently competes in Bellator as part of their Heavyweight division and is mostly known for his time in Pride Fighting Championships. Cro Cop has also fought for the UFC and RIZIN.
Cro Cop 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.
10 Quick Facts About Mirko Cro Cop
- Name: Mirko Filipović
- Age: 48 Years (As of 2022)
- Birthday: 10 September
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
- Nationality: Croatian
- Occupation: Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Kickboxer and Amateur Boxer
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $5 Million
Mirko Cro Cop Age
Cro is 48 years old as of 2022, he was born on 10 September 1974, in Vinkovci, Croatia. He celebrates his birthday on 10 September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.
Mirko Cro Cop Height
Cop stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m).
Mirko Cro Cop Weight
Cop Weighs 110 kg (242 lbs).
Mirko Cro Cop Family
Cro was born to his parents Žarko Filipovic and Ana Filipovic in Vinkovci. He spent his childhood with his two siblings, an elder sister named Jill Filipovic and a younger sister named Sandra.
Mirko Cro Cop Wife
Cop is currently married to his wife Klaudija Filipović. The couple tied the knot on October 12, 2002. They are blessed with two sons named Ivan and Filip Filipovic. His first son Ivan was born on 7 March 2003 while the second one, Filip was born on Nov. 22, 2010.
He was elected by the Social Democratic Party of Croatia in the parliament of Croatia and served from 2003 to 2008. The couple is living a very happy life with their children without any news or rumors of divorce and an extramarital affair.
Mirko Cro Cop Net Worth
Cro has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a retired professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and amateur boxer. Through his various sources of income, Cop has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Mirko Cro Cop Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mirko Cro Cop.
Mirko Cro Cop Wiki
- Full Names: Mirko Filipović
- Popular As: Miko Cro Cop
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Kickboxer and Amateur Boxer
- Nationality: Croatian
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Mirko Cro Cop Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 48 years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 10 September 1974
- Place of Birth: Vinkovci, Croatia
- Birthday: 10 September
Mirko Cro Cop Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
- Weight: 110 kg (242 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Mirko Cro Cop Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Žarko Filipovic
- Mother: Ana Filipovic
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Jill Filipovic and Sandra Filipovic
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Klaudija Filipović
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Ivan and Filip Filipovic) Daughter(s) (None)
Mirko Cro Cop Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Kickboxer and Amateur Boxer
Mirko Cro Cop UFC
On 18 May, Cro Cop issued a press release on his official website and his MMAid account stating his scheduled return to the UFC. His first match upon returning was at UFC 99 in Germany against Mostapha al-Turk.
During the bout, Cro Cop knocked down al-Turk with punches within the first round, then allowed him to stand. The fight ended when Cro Cop finished al-Turk with a flurry of punches that left al-Turk unable to defend himself.
After the one-fight agreement with the UFC, it was announced Cro Cop was scheduled to return to Dream to face Siala “Mighty Mo” Siliga on 20 July at Dream.10. On 3 July 2009, it was reported that he might have re-signed with the UFC after getting an offer “he couldn’t refuse”.
Cro Cop fought up and coming to striker Junior dos Santos at UFC 103. During the third round, Cro Cop sustained an uppercut to his left eye that caused him to submit by waving his hand at the referee and motioning that there was a problem with his eye.
The fight was officially stopped due to submission, giving Dos Santos the win. After the fight, Cro Cop showed signs of frustration, stating, “I don’t feel the hunger anymore. I started playing it safe, I’m not ready to take risks.”
He hired legendary former Muay Thai champion Ivan Hippolyte and revamped his whole training team. Cro Cop was scheduled to face Ben Rothwell on February 21, 2010, at UFC 110. Just days before the fight, Rothwell was forced to withdraw from the event because of an illness. Australian fighter Anthony Perosh stepped in to replace Rothwell.
During the fight, Cro Cop dominated for two rounds before opening a cut on Perosh’s forehead which forced a doctor stoppage before the third round and awarded the TKO win to Cro Cop, who fought despite receiving a cut in training that required stitches.
In his last fight with the UFC, Cro Cop was defeated by Roy Nelson at UFC 137 by TKO due to punches in round 3. Even though he looked to be in a good physical condition for the fight, he still didn’t look like the same fighter from his days in PRIDE FC.
In an interview to a Croatian television station, Cro Cop revealed that he suffered an arm injury in training 10 days before the fight. Cro Cop said the injury came as a result of him sparring with Pat Barry and that the doctors told him he had to go into surgery because a tendon had separated from a bone, but he refused.
Mirko Cro Cop MMA
Although he had not completely retired, Cro Cop considered that his days with the UFC, and possibly MMA, were finished. He announced that he would return to kickboxing to fight at Cro Cop Final Fight 2012 at the Zagreb Arena on 10 March 2012. Mirko defeated Ray Sefo by unanimous decision.
He faced Randy Blake at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16 on 14 October 2012. In the third round, after a break and restart, Cro Cop attempted to apologize for a late uppercut, failing to put his hands up to defend and leading to a straight punch by Blake that resulted in a knockdown.
Despite this incident, Cro Cop was able to outfight the American en route to a majority decision win. He lost to Remy Bonjasky by a widely disputed majority decision in a rematch at Glory 14: Zagreb in Zagreb on March 8, 2014.
He was set to rematch Pat Barry at Glory 17: Los Angeles in Inglewood, California on 21 June 2014 but Barry withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Sergei Kharitonov. Kharitonov then also withdrew, however, and was replaced by Jarrell Miller. Cro Cop won the rematch, against Jarrell Miller, by unanimous decision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko is a famous retired professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and amateur boxer who gained extensive recognition for his time in Pride Fighting Championships.
Mirko is a Croatian national born on 10th September 1974, in Vinkovci, Croatia.
Mirko stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters).
Yes, Mirko is married to Klaudija Filipović. They got married on October 12, 2002 and together they have two sons named Ivan and Filip Filipovic.
Mirko has an approximate net worth of $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.
Details about Mirko’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Because of security reasons, Mirko has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Mirko is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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