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Mirko Cro Cop vs. Fedor Emelianenko II? Cro Cop posts Rizin poster suggesting rematch to happen in September

August 4, 2016

One of the greatest heavyweight fights in MMA history is apparently getting a rematch this September, as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic shared a poster for Rizin’s fall World Grand Prix suggesting he’ll be fighting Fedor […]

Mirko Cro Cop, Wanderlei Silva to compete in open-weight tournament for Rizin Fighting Federation in Japan

July 17, 2016

Japan’s Rizin Fighting Federation cares not for USADA or commission bans, as both Mirko Cro Cop and Wanderlei Silva will take part in an open weight tournament coming to the organization this fall and winter. […]

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HYDEN BLOG: Remembering Kevin “The Monster” Randleman

February 17, 2016

Kevin Randleman passed away last week at the age of 44 of complications from pneumonia. It’s always sad when someone passes away at a young age, and Randleman was somebody who made a big impression […]

USADA issues two year sanction to Mirko Cro Cop over admitted HGH use; UFC issues statement

November 25, 2015

Mirko Cro Cop has been hit with a two year sanction from USADA following his admitted use of human growth hormone (HGH). USADA announced the sanctions on Friday, citing Cro Cop’s personal admittance to the […]

Mirko Cro Cop admits to human growth hormone use to aid shoulder recovery

November 12, 2015

Mirko Cro Cop is admitting to using human growth hormone to aid the recovery of his shoulder injury, and says it was his own admission to the UFC and USADA when they came to take […]

UFC announces provisional suspension for Mirko Cro Cop due to “potential anti-doping policy violation”

November 12, 2015

Just one day after announcing his retirement, Mirko Cro Cop has been suspended by the UFC over a “potential anti-doping policy violation.” The UFC announced the provisional suspension on Wednesday night, releasing the following statement: […]

Ben Rothwell says he asked to step in at UFC Fight Night 79 after Mirko Cro Cop pulled out, was denied

November 10, 2015

Ben Rothwell can’t seem to get his way in the UFC. After Stipe Miocic pulled out of their fight in Dublin, only to wind up in the fight Rothwell wanted against Andrei Arlovski, Rothwell’s now […]

Mirko Cro Cop announces retirement after injury forces him out of UFC Fight Night Seoul

November 10, 2015

Mirko “Cro Cop” Filopovic has pulled out of his fight with Anthony Hamilton at UFC Fight Night 79 later this month due to injury, and he’s in turn announced his official retirement from the sport. […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 64 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s report for “Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop II” event

April 11, 2015

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 64 APRIL 11, 2015 LIVE FROM KRAKOW, POLAND As noted, we’ll be bringing quick results to today’s prelims with some additional commentary, with full play by play for this afternoon’s main card. […]

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