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Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic Wants to Avenge His Losses Inside the UFC Octagon

Forty-year-old heavyweight mixed martial artist Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic does not forget his defeats.  He clings to them, obsessing over those fighters who bested him in the past.  Now, he wants his revenge.  According to a post on his official website (translation via MMAFighting.com), Cro Cop eyes some rematches in his future, and he wants to […]

Forty-year-old heavyweight mixed martial artist Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic does not forget his defeats.  He clings to them, obsessing over those fighters who bested him in the past.  Now, he wants his revenge.  According to a post on his official website (translation via MMAFighting.com), Cro Cop eyes some rematches in his future, and he wants to […]

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Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic in 5 Moments

This weekend, Glory 14 will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, and the card will be headlined by a bout between Remy Bonjasky and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. This intriguing match caps off a great card, which also features Glory’s middleweight grand prix and defending lightweight champion Andy Ristie. The bout between Cro Cop and Bonjasky […]

This weekend, Glory 14 will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, and the card will be headlined by a bout between Remy Bonjasky and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. This intriguing match caps off a great card, which also features Glory’s middleweight grand prix and defending lightweight champion Andy Ristie. The bout between Cro Cop and Bonjasky […]

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UFC 137?s Mirko ‘Cro Cop,’ Teammate Pat Barry Sing ‘California Dreaming’

Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and former opponent-turned-training partner Pat Barry appear to be enjoying their time together. A 65-second video made its way to YouTube today, and it happens to feature “Cro Cop” and Barry singing Th…

Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and former opponent-turned-training partner Pat Barry appear to be enjoying their time together. A 65-second video made its way to YouTube today, and it happens to feature “Cro Cop” and Barry singing The Mamas & The Papas’ hit song, “California Dreaming.” “Cro Cop” faces Roy Nelson at UFC 137 next Saturday […]

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UFC 137′s Mirko ‘Cro Cop,’ Teammate Pat Barry Sing ‘California Dreaming’

UFC 128 Fight Card: Will Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Retire If He Loses To Brendan Schuab?

While UFC 128 features an anticipated main event between Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua and Jon Jones, perhaps there is no other bout with higher implications than Mirko Cro Cop versus Bendan Schaub. Cro Cop will enter the Octagon after delivering a…

While UFC 128 features an anticipated main event between Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua and Jon Jones, perhaps there is no other bout with higher implications than Mirko Cro Cop versus Bendan Schaub. Cro Cop will enter the Octagon after delivering a poor performance at UFC 119, where he laid unconscious courtesy of his opponent Frank Mir. The less-than […]

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UFC 128 Fight Card: Will Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Retire If He Loses To Brendan Schuab?

Video: Tim Sylvia Takes Us Along For a Night Shift With the Milan Police Department

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If you didn’t believe us when we told you that Tim Sylvia is a part-time cop in Illinois, maybe the ride-along video above will convince you. 
Notice that the department made Big Tim shave off his goatee and th…

(Video courtesy YouTube/HDNetFights)

If you didn’t believe us when we told you that Tim Sylvia is a part-time cop in Illinois, maybe the ride-along video above will convince you. 

Notice that the department made Big Tim shave off his goatee and those trademark mutton chops — not because they have a dress code, just because they thought he looked ridiculous. Rumor has it they eventually made him stop wearing his Powerhouse World Promotions heavyweight strap while on duty, too.

The former UFC heavyweight champ’s worries that nobody would recognize him were soon squashed.

"I”ve been recognized a few times pulling guys over," he explains. "Some guys when I pull up and ask for their license, registration, insurance, they’re like, ‘Are you Tim Sylvia?’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah.’ ‘That’s cool, man. I just got pulled over by Tim Sylvia,’ and I’m like, ‘Well, be safe, slow down and have a good day.’"

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