Mirko Cro Cop

UFC |

TRAINING: Two sessions a day, morning and evening

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for K-1 in 1994.

What ranks and titles have you held? 2006 PRIDE Open Weight Grand Prix Champion

Do you have any heroes? My father

What is your favorite technique? I’m a striker.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a new challenge.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a police officer, and was then promoted to Special Police which is an Anti-Terrorist unit called ATJ LUCKO. I then ran for the Croatian Parliament, representing the capital city of Zagreb, in 2003 and I was elected. I was fighting already when I was a police officer. I’m currently serving the Croatian Parliament (the equivalent of US Senate). So, it’s not like I did something before I became a fighter. I’ve been a fighter all through my career as a public servant.

• One of the most feared strikers in MMA history.

• 20 wins by KO / TKO

• Win over Barry was Submission of the Night and his first submission win (via submission hold) since defeating Kevin Randleman in 2004 via guillotine choke.

• Has defeated Kazuyuki Fujita, Kazushi Sakuraba, Heath Herring, Igor Vovchanchyn, Aleksander Emelianenko, Josh Barnett, Kevin Randleman, Mark Coleman, Ikuhisa Minowa, Hidehiko Yoshida, Wanderlei Silva in Japan.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	40
Record:	27-10-2, 1NC
Summary:	Left straight, left kicks, knockout power, experience

Fighter Info

From:	Vinkovci Croatia
Fights Out Of:	Zagreb Croatia
Age:	37
Height:	6′ 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight:	220 lb ( 100 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

489

44% Successful

215

Types of Successful Strikes

215

59% Standing

29%

12%

126

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

40% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	30	0	0	0	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Roy Nelson	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	32	2	0	2	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	21	0	0	0	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Brendan Schaub	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	40	4	0	1	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Frank Mir	UFC® 119: MIR vs CRO COP Sep 25, 2010	25	0	0	0	R3KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 119: MIR vs CRO COP Sep 25, 2010	19	0	0	0	R3KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	42	0	2	3	R3Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Pat Barry	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	25	0	0	0	R3Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZ Feb 20, 2010	29	0	1	0	R2TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage

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