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Rizin Grand Prix Open Weight 2016 results: ‘Cro Cop’ stops ‘King Mo,’ meets ‘Baruto’ in tournament semifinals

BAD MMA News — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:35:05 +0000

The second round of the 16-man Rizin Open Weight Grand Prix 2016 ended in an upset. MMA legend Mirko Filipovic added another remarkable win to his lengthy resume when he stopped Muhammed Lawal by second-round TKO for arguably his most significant victory in several years. “Cro Cop” (33-11-2) managed to thwart several of Lawal’s (20-6) takedown attempts and picked up a head of steam in the striking department before an uppercut landed midway through the second round that dropped “King Mo” and led to the surprising stoppage in the headlining bout of the online-streamed event at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Although he won, Filipovic was forced to overcome some adversity when Lawal scored a big takedown less than 30 seconds into the fight. He spent more than half the round in top control before the referee decided to stand the fight up, and that’s when Filipovic started to unleash his patented kicks

‘Cro Cop’ vs. Wanderlei, Carwin vs. Aliakbari among Dec. 29 Rizin FF 3 grand-prix matchups

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:54:50 +0000

The tournament matchups are set for Rizin FF’s Dec. 29 event, which continues the Japanese promotion’s world openweight grand prix, and some familiar names are featured in the quarterfinal round. The event, Rizin FF 3, takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Two days later, on New Year’s Eve, the semifinal round and tournament final take place at the same venue as part of Rizin FF 4. As previously announced, one Rizin FF 3 tournament matchup includes MMA legends and big-show vets Mirko Filipovic (32-11-2) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12). Additionally, former UFC interim champion Shane Carwin (12-2), who hasn’t fought since 2011, takes on follow striker Amir Aliakbari (3-0)

‘Cro Cop’ vs. Wanderlei, Carwin vs. Aliakbari among Dec. 29 Rizin FF 3 grand-prix matchups – MMA Junkie

Mirko ‘Cro Cop,’ Wanderlei Silva announced for RIZIN FF open-weight grand prix

BAD MMA News — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:30:02 +0000

Mirko Filipovic Croatian kickboxing legend Mirko Filipovic and Brazilian superstar Wanderlei Silva are among the confirmed participants for an upcoming RIZIN FF open-weight grand prix. Former PRIDE head and current RIZIN FF boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara announced the Japanese promotion’s plans, with the tournament kicking off on Sept. 25 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Four of the 16 tournament participants, including Filipovic and Silva, will receive a bye in the opening round and will automatically advance to the tournament’s quarterfinal round, which is scheduled for Dec

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Mirko ‘Cro Cop,’ Wanderlei Silva announced for RIZIN FF open-weight grand prix – MMA Junkie