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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Mirko Filipović KOs Josh Barnett in their 3rd fight
On September 10, 2006 Mirko Filipović fought Josh Barnett for the vacant 2006 Pride Openweight Grand Prix heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Filipović was 32 years old with a record of 20-4-2, and Barnett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Filipović was on a 3-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Josh Barnett via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
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 loses to Fedor Emelianenko via unanimous decision
On August 28, 2005 Mirko Filipović fought Fedor Emelianenko for the PRIDE heavyweight title. Filipović was 30 years old with a record of 16-2-2, and Emelianenko was 28 with a record of 22-1. Filipović was on a 7-fight winning streak and Emelianenko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Filipović lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Emelianenko.
8. Mirko Filipović defeats Kazuyuki Fujita in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2002 Mirko Filipović faced Kazuyuki Fujita. It was their second meeting. Filipović was 28 years old with a record of 3-0-2, and Fujita was 32 with a record of 8-2. Both Filipović and Fujita were coming off a win. Filipović won via unanimous decision.