While many have already written off Mirko Cro Cop, one man still believes that he has at least one more win left in him---that man, is Cro Cop himself. After debuting in the organization in 2006 with a victory over Eddie Sanchez at ufc 67, Mirko has compiled a record of 4-5 inside the octagon, which is not up to par with the man that many people are familiar with from the PRIDE days. The man who competed in a historical open-weight grand prix which featured some of the biggest names in the sport, including Wanderlei Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Josh Barnett. In the end, the Croation star was the man left standing and was dubbed the 2006 open-weight champion, and among other things, one of the best fighters in the world. Now, all Mirko asks is to have one more win to cap off his illustrious career before he calls it quits. ...

At UFC 128, former PRIDE superstar Mirko "Cro Cop" will be heading into the cage once again to prove that he still among the elite in his class. For many years, Mirko was considered one of the top-3 fighters in the heavyweight division, being the only man to defeat Josh Barnett three times throughout his illustrious career, the Croation will once again have the chance to prove himself and before all of his fans this weekend when he takes on another hungry young up-and-comer in Brendan Schaub, who with a convincing win over Mirko could be poised for a title shot in the immediate future. ...

Brendan Schaub is at a very interesting point in his career. Schaub’s record stands at 7-1, with six first-round (T)KO wins. Three of those wins occurred under the one-minute mark, the other three barely passed it. And yet Schaub’s defining UFC moment still seems to be his TKO loss to Roy Nelson. However, as he nears a pivotal fight with Mirko Filipovic, Schaub is ready to put the past behind him and seems to have figured out the best way to combat the PRIDE FC legend and feared Croatian striker: respect him enough to try and viciously separate him from consciousness. ...

A heavyweight match up is now officially heading to New Jersey in March, as former PRIDE star Mirko "Cro Cop" will be squaring off against the heavy-handed up-and-comer, Brendan Schaub. The fight has been rumored for nearly a week now, though UFC officials have since solidified the match up earlier today for the March pay-per-view event. Filipovic, the 2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Champion, was last inside the octagon when he was pitted against former champion Frank Mir. Though a Jiu-Jitsu specialist, Mir was unable to work the fight to the mat, and after an uninspired two-plus rounds turned in, Frank eventually connected on a hard knee to the head, knocking out the Croatian in the waning moments of the September fight. ...

After promising a strong return for the new year and washing away any talk of an immediate retirement plan, former PRIDE Open Weight Grand Prix Champion Mirko Filipovic, or rather "Cro Cop" will be returning to the octagon this March when he takes on another young gun in the heavyweight division. The Croatian heavyweight recently spoke with a local television program where he discussed his next plans in his mixed martial arts career, even claiming that 2011 will be his year, and will be much better than 2006 where he defeated the likes of Hidehiko Yoshida, Wanderlei Silva, and Josh Barnett all in a three-month span. However coming off of a loss to former heavyweight champion Frank Mir at UFC 119 last September, a knockout at that, did little to help people from believing that Mirko's best years are behind him and prospect Brendan Schaub will be there to remind 'Cro Cop' as such. ...

Former PRIDE champion Mirko Filipovic, who is more affectionately known simply as "Cro Cop" is far from done. The 1999 K-1 World Grand Prix finalist is set to make his return to the cage in the first quarter of 2011, most likely in February. Filipovic was last seen in action under the UFC banner in a lackluster affair opposite of former heavyweight champion Frank Mir at UFC 119 last September. Taking the fight on a few weeks notice filling in for an injured Antonio Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira, the former member of the Croation Parliament in "Cro Cop" engaged Mir however was pressed up against the cage each time he advanced. Finally, Mir connected on a knee in the third round that instantly knocked out the MMA legend. While Mirko has been seen in true form as of late, going 2-2 in his last 4 bouts, he has shown glimpses of the man that once ruled the heavyweight division with an iron fist, or in his case a left high kick to the face. ...

It looks as if surging Heavyweight Brendan Schaub will have to continue to wait to get his shot at a UFC champion, past or present. Early rumors speculated that Schaub would meet former champion and submission specialist Frank Mir sometime in early 2011, but according to new reports, that fight has failed to materialize. Instead, words is coming down from several sources that Schaub’s next opponent will be Stefan Struve, who recently TKO’d Sean McCorkle in a battle of giants. But in a bit of breaking news, there’s also a new rumor that says that Schaub will be fighting Mirko Filipovic. Here are all the details on what is turning into quite an interesting story. ...

Having proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the mixed martial arts world since moving up to the heavyweight division in 2007, Alistair Overeem has been brilliant both in the cage and in the ring. Making his run towards the Strikeforce heavyweight title in 2007 over UFC veteran Paul Buentello, "The Demolition Man" has shined in performances against Mirko Filipovic, Kazuyuki Fujita, and most recently Brett Rogers, which came via TKO in the first round last May under the Strikeforce banner, in defense of his title. While he has come into his own in the MMA world, Overeem may be finding that his success in MMA can account for his devastating rampage through the K-1 circuit, as a part-time professional kick boxer. ...

By now almost everyone has chimed in with their opinion on the main event of the recent UFC 119: “Mir vs. Cro Cop” event. I myself have claimed that the fight was boring but not atrocious, and that a lot of people seem to be blowing it out of proportion. But what does the big boss himself have to say? In the past, UFC President Dana White has been very vocal and critical about the lackluster performances of his fighters. So how did he feel about this fight? Here’s exactly that, courtesy of ESPN. ...

ufc 119: “Mir vs. Cro Cop” was a very physical night of fights for many of the performers competing on the night’s card, and as such, several injuries were sustained in the course of the event. The Indiana Gaming Commission has recently released their list of fighter suspensions following the event, and topping the charts are both Matt Serra and Mirko Filipovic, each of whom received indefinite suspensions. Even Mark Hunt was suspended indefinitely. Here’s how it all broke down. ...

Just how big is the UFC? Apparently it’s big enough that their recent UFC 119 event was one of the biggest in recorded Indiana history. According to MMAWeekly, 15,811 fans packed into the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana for a total gate of $1,613,337. Fans were treated to a slightly-underwhelming show that I honestly believe isn’t getting half the credit it deserves in the early days of reflection and post-fight analysis. The UFC opened up its pocketbooks after the event and issued $70,000 bonuses in the form of their often-used but sometimes-confusing “Of the Night” awards. Here’s who got what and why. ...

UFC 119 was an interesting event to say the very least. We saw Ryan Bader beat Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and cement his status as a top-division athlete. Chris Lytle put himself “into the mix” for the first time in years (some cynics would say “ever”) with his dominant performance over former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra. Sean Sherk returned and will likely become a lightning-rod of heated debate due to his controversial win over Evan Dunham. All this happened, and then Frank Mir knocked out Mirko Filipovic. So what’s next for the big winners and losers of UFC 119? Here are my thoughts. ...

Another UFC event has come and gone, and what a shocking (but perhaps also underwhelming?) night of fights it was. The Spike TV “Prelims Live” special delivered two great fights for free, setting up what would be a Pay-Per-View card with its fair share of highlights as well as not-so-good moments. In the main event, former UFC Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir put a dramatic end to what had been a largely underwhelming performance when he surprise-KO’d feared Croatian striker and semi-revered PRIDE legend Mirko Filipovic. Here are the full results to UFC 119: “Mir vs. Cro Cop” as well as my thoughts on the card. ...

The time for talk is finally over: UFC 119 is upon us. The event is scheduled to take place today at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The stacked card features Mirko Filipovic vs. Frank Mir, Ryan Bader vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Chris Lytle vs. Matt Serra, Evan Dunham vs. Sean Sherk, and more. Weigh-ins were held yesterday and not a single fighter came in over the limit. All the fights are official, so here are the weigh-in results for UFC 119 “Mir vs. Cro Cop”. ...

ufc 119 is only a day away, and the final promotional pushes are being done to get fans excited and interested in a card that sees Frank Mir take on Mirko Filipovic in the main event. We at Fighters.com have covered UFC 119 extensively, and I myself have recently posted my predictions for the event. Those predictions were primarily based on what questions I think will be answered come UFC 119, and the more I think about, the more I think that UFC 119 will answer some very important questions for some very important fighters. So here’s my list of the top 5 questions that UFC 119 will answer. ...

Mirko Cro Cop has stepped up to the plate to face Frank Mir at UFC 119, in what was thought to be ample time to prepare. Antonio Rodgrigo Nogueria, Mir's original opponent for the main event of the evening bowed out of the contest some time ago, approximately two months before the bout was to take place. Now, as the fight looms closer, an injury and insufficient time to prepare, cited by "Cro Cop", may give the Croation the disadvantage come Saturday night. ...

The upcoming ufc 119 event is rapidly approaching, and it looks to be a solid event from top to bottom. The main event fight between Mirko Filipovic and Frank Mir had recently come into question after it was revealed that “Cro Cop” had hurt himself in training. Apparently much ado was made about nothing, as the UFC recently put up a press release confirming that the PRIDE FC legend had been medically cleared to compete. Here’s what the official release said, as well as my predictions for the card. ...

As UFC 119 looms closer, the promotion has made official one more card on the bout. The September card, which is headlined by former champions Frank Mir and Mirko Filipovic, better known simply as "Cro Cop", is now going 11-deep with the addition of the lightweight match up of veteran Thiago Tavares against octagon debutant Pat Audinwood. ...

Frank Mir is no stranger to controversy. In fact, his rivalry with current UFC Champion Brock Lesnar may be one of the bitterest rivalries in recent history. From saying that he was thinking of dropping down to Light Heavyweight to saying that he wanted Lesnar to be the first man to die from Octagon-related injuries, Frank Mir knows how to stir the pot. However, it appears that Mir wants no part of a rivalry with his next opponent, famed PRIDE FC wrecking machine Mirko Filipovic, who replaced an injured Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and will headline the UFC 119 event against Mir. In fact, Mir recently said during an appearance on “The MMA Hour” that he felt that Mirko Cro Cop was still a dangerous opponent even in today’s highly competitive UFC Heavyweight division. I respect Frank Mir for showing a little dignity and humility towards his opponent, but facts are facts: Mirko Cro Cop will never again be anywhere close to championship-level. ...

UFC veteran Goran Reljic, made waves in the UFC in 2008 when he defeated then light heavyweight contender Wilson Gouveia, with second strikes. With an opening like that, which earned both him and Gouveia "Fight of the Night" honors, the sky appeared to be the limit for the Croatian sensation, who has trained alongside legend Mirko "Cro Cop". However, a 2-year lapse would follow where Goran had suffered from a serious back injury, putting him out of commission, and out of the minds and ears of the fans and media alike. ...

According to MMAJunkie, MMAWeekly and among other media outlets, UFC executives officially made official the main event of UFC 119, Frank Mir will in fact take on former Pride Grand Prix Champion Mirko "Cro Cop" at the Conseco Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis, Minn. on September 25th. ...

Former Pride and UFC heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria, will soon undergo hip surgery. The news was delivered by Brazilian website, Tatame.com, where "Minotauro" explains what's up next for him. ...

The rematch has been postponed, and what a fight it could have been. It’s been confirmed that former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has pulled out of his upcoming UFC 119 main-event fight with the first man to ever (T)KO him, former UFC Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. Both “Big Nog” and Frank Mir have tasted defeat most recently, and this fight was not only seen as a great grudge match, but as a way for both men to prove that they could still hang with the UFC’s Heavyweight elite. Ironically, Nogueira’s replacement is not only a man that perhaps came closest to knocking out “Big Nog” before Frank Mir, but now also finds himself out to prove that he can still compete at an elite level in the world’s biggest/best MMA promotion. It’s not official just yet, but all signs point to Mirko Filipovic stepping in and facing Frank Mir as the main event of UFC 119. ...

UFC heavyweight “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (26-8-2) and “HD” Pat Barry (3-2) will matchup at UFC 115 in Vancouver June 12, according to MMA Scraps Radio. ...

UFC heavyweight “Big” Ben Rothwell (29-5) withdrew from his matchup versus “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (26-8-2) at UFC 110 in Sydney February 20 with what Rothwell trainer Duke Roufus called "traveler's flu", according to MMA Junkie. ...

All fighters on the UFC 110 card in Sydney Saturday made weight. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (233.2 lbs./106 kg) vs. Cain Velasquez (242 lbs./110 kg) ...

“Hippo” Anthony Perosh (10-5) will replace “Big” Ben Rothwell (29-5) versus “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (23-6-2) at UFC 110 in Sydney February 20. ...

As I surf the internet bouncing from one mixed martial arts(MMA) site to the next a reoccurring theme occurs. The discussion of Pride Fighting Championships, the fighters, the rules and now a select number of fights being show on Spike TV. This brought back fond memories for me and made me think about the current state of MMA and what made Pride stand out from the crowd. ...

Brazilian heavyweight "Cigano" Junior dos Santos (10-1) climbed to the fifth spot in Fighters.com's December Heavyweight Rankings after knocking out “Hurricane” Gilbert Yvel (33-14-1) at UFC 108 in Las Vegas January second.  He's now just beneath his sensei, fourth-ranked "Minotauro" Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-5-1), and just out of the UFC's big three champions, one of whom has held a portion of the UFC title for the last two years. ...

UFC heavyweight “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic's (23-6-2) retirement appears to be on hold again.  The Croatian MMA legend is close to signing to fight "Big" Ben Rothwell (29-5) at UFC 110 in Sydney February 20, according to a report at Five Ounces of Pain. ...