Best fights of Mirko Filipović
Over 17 years as a professional, Mirko Filipović has compiled a 38-11-2 (34) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mirko Filipović KOs Wanderlei Silva in their 2nd fight
On September 10, 2006 Mirko Filipović faced Wanderlei Silva in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Filipović was 32 years old with a record of 19-4-2, and Silva was 30 with a record of 31-5-1. Both Filipović and Silva were on a 2-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Wanderlei Silva via KO in the 1st round.
2. Mirko Filipović KOs Igor Vovchanchyn
On August 10, 2003 Mirko Filipović faced Igor Vovchanchyn in a heavyweight bout. Filipović was 28 years old with a record of 5-0-2, and Vovchanchyn was 30 with a record of 51-7. Filipović was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Vovchanchyn was coming off a win. Filipović stopped Igor Vovchanchyn via KO in the 1st round.
3. Mirko Filipović KOs Muhammed Lawal
On December 29, 2016 Mirko Filipović faced Muhammed Lawal in a heavyweight bout. Filipović was 42 years old with a record of 32-11-2, and Lawal was 35 with a record of 20-5. Filipović was on a 4-fight winning streak and Lawal was coming off a win. Filipović stopped Muhammed Lawal via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Mirko Filipović draws with Wanderlei Silva
On April 28, 2002 Mirko Filipović faced Wanderlei Silva in a heavyweight bout. Filipović was 27 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and Silva was 25 with a record of 19-3. Filipović was coming off a win and Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Mirko Filipović KOs Satoshi Ishii
On August 23, 2014 Mirko Filipović fought Satoshi Ishii for the IGF heavyweight title. Filipović was 39 years old with a record of 28-11-2, and Ishii was 27 with a record of 12-2-1. Filipović was coming off a loss, while Ishii was on a 8-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Satoshi Ishii via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
6. Mirko Filipović KOs Ikuhisa Minowa
On May 5, 2006 Mirko Filipović faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a heavyweight bout. Filipović was 31 years old with a record of 17-4-2, and Minowa was 30 with a record of 32-23-8. Filipović was coming off a loss, while Minowa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Ikuhisa Minowa via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Mirko Filipović KOs Kazuyuki Fujita in 39 seconds
On August 19, 2001 Mirko Filipović faced Kazuyuki Fujita. Filipović was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Fujita was 30 with a record of 7-1. Fujita was on a 3-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Kazuyuki Fujita via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Mirko Filipović KOs Yoshihisa Yamamoto
On February 15, 2004 Mirko Filipović faced Yoshihisa Yamamoto in a heavyweight bout. Filipović was 29 years old with a record of 8-1-2, and Yamamoto was 33 with a record of 15-17-1. Both Filipović and Yamamoto were coming off a win. Filipović stopped Yoshihisa Yamamoto via KO in the 1st round.
9. Mirko Filipović KOs Kazushi Sakuraba
On August 28, 2002 Mirko Filipović faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a heavyweight bout. Filipović was 27 years old with a record of 2-0-2, and Sakuraba was 33 with a record of 13-4-1. Sakuraba was coming off a loss. Filipović stopped Kazushi Sakuraba via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Mirko Filipović KOs Hidehiko Yoshida
On July 1, 2006 Mirko Filipović faced Hidehiko Yoshida in a middleweight bout. Filipović was 31 years old with a record of 18-4-2, and Yoshida was 36 with a record of 7-3-1. Filipović was coming off a win and Yoshida was on a 3-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Hidehiko Yoshida via TKO in the 1st round.