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Tekst: Marko Petrak Foto: AFP SLUŽBENE potvrde za sada nema, no sasvim je izvjesno da će Mirko Filipović u veljači iduće godine po esti puta uči u UFC-ov oktogon. Cro Cop nije bio spreman za mirovinu, zov kaveza bio je prejak, a hrvatske legenda nije mogla dopustiti da veličanstvenu karijeru ...
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A heavyweight battle between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic
and Ben Rothwell appears as if it may be
in the works for UFC 111. A report has recently surfaced on the extremely popular mixed martial arts forum, The Underground, stating that the ...
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Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic vs. Ben Rothwell at UFC 111?
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Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Announces ‘Drastic’ Changes To Team CroCop
MMA Convert —
After two years worth of disappointing performances in the UFC, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has decided to shake things up in his training camp.
Croatian newspaper Index.hr, translated via Fighters Only, has the news.
“After the defeat by Dos Santos, Filipovic has announced drastic changes in the training methods and composition of Team CroCop,” Croatian newspaper Index.hr revealed, citing “sources close to the fighter”.
“Marjan ...
Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Shakes Up His Training Camp
The MMA News —
... “After the defeat by Dos Santos, Filipovic has announced drastic changes in the training methods and composition of Team CroCop,” sources close to the fighter announced to Croatian newspaper Index.HR. ...
Mirko Cro Cop Shakes Things Up, as He Makes Drastic Changes to His Training Camp In Preparation for...
Bloody Elbow: FanShots —
... CroCop is now working with the Dutch Muay Thai legend Ivan Hippolyte, who these days resides in Zagreb. Filipovic will combine training at his own facility with visits to the Netherlands where he can train with top-notch sparring partners,"
"Igor Pokrajac, CroCop’s long-time friend and sparring partner, is also no longer in Filipovic's team. Pokrajac continues his career with the UFC, but is no longer training with Filipovic although the pair remain on good terms."
HT: Index.hr (Translated by Fighters Only) ...
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic Revamps Training Team, Hires Ivan Hippolyte
Bloody Elbow —
... without stringing together combinations isn't the answer. Mirko hasn't set up his patented head kick with leg kicks in any of his battles in the Octagon, and he really needs to become more of a K-1 striker than a complete mixed martial artists. His takedown defense and BJJ was good enough in PRIDE to gain his feet again, but the huge problem for Mirko is that his striking game is now his most deficient skill. Can Hippolyte bring him back to form? I have my doubts.
HT: Index.hr (Translated by Fighters Only), Anton Tabuena ...
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