Formerly in an anti-terrorist unit of the Croatian police (hence, the "CroCop"), Mirko Filipović was a decent kickboxer who transitioned into mixed martial arts. His kickboxing skills made him the most feared striker in the Pride fighting organization. He has a sprawl and brawl style similar to that of Igor Vovchanchyn. He's ended many of his fights with a devastating left kick to the head. It's his favorite strike; everyone knows it's coming, and yet he still manages to catch his opponents with it.
After moving to the UFC, CroCop has achieved mixed results, 1 - 2, losing his last two matches. Now that he's finished his term as a member of Croatian parliament (WTF?!), hopefully Filipović can rededicate himself to training and turn things around.
