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Posts Tagged ‘Filipović’

Two-time Strikeforce vet and former kickboxing world champion Ray Sefo
will face Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic in a striking-rules contest.

The bout, which had been rumored for several weeks, is now official according to Sefo, who announced the fight via Twitter.

“Some news for you all,” Sefo wrote. “My fight with Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ has been confirmed for March 10.”



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Mirko Filipovic, 37, vows that his battle against Roy Nelson in UFC 137 will certainly not be his last fight.

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As expected Roy Nelson (15-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and fellow heavyweight Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (27-9-2…

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As expected Roy Nelson and fellow heavyweight Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic will meet in October at UFC 137.

MMAjunkie.com passed along news of the bout on Wednesday, and UFC executives since have made it official and stated verbal agreements are in place for the fight.

UFC 137 takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.



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It could be a “loser leaves town” match.

On the heels of multiple setbacks, heavyweights Roy Nelson and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic are
expected to fight at UFC 137, which takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay
Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Filipovic today broke the news in an interview with Croatian sports show
“Gol,” and sources close to the event today confirmed the matchup with
MMAjunkie.com.



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The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday made official a reported UFC 128 bout between Brendan Schaub and former Pride champion Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. Read More >>

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A heavyweight bout between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and “The Ultimate Fighter 10″ runner-up Brendan Schaub is set for UFC 128.

MMAjunkie.com passed along news of the bout this past month, and UFC executives today made it official.

UFC 128 takes place March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and the night’s main card airs on pay-per-view.



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A sudden switch in opponents has installed Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic in a main-card match with Brendan Schaub at UFC 128.

Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place for the heavyweight contest and contracts are nearly finalized. “Fighters Only” first reported the pairing.

Although not officially announced by the promotion, UFC 128 takes place March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.



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Indiana State Athletic Commission Director Andy Means said Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has already been examined and initially cleared by a commission-approved physician for his headlining bout against Frank Mir at UFC 119 Saturday

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As expected Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has replaced injured Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and now meets fellow heavyweight Frank Mir in the main event of next month’s UFC 119 event.

News of the change first surfaced on Sunday, and UFC executives today made it official.

UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop” takes place Sept. 25 at Conseco Fieldhouse in
Indianapolis, and the night’s main card airs on pay-per-view.



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