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My Take
Mirko Cro Cop occupies a special shelf in my memory of combat sports. The left high kick that defined the Pride era was more than a weapon; it was an argument that discipline, repeated ten thousand times, beats flash. What fascinates me is the range of his life: anti-terrorist police officer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist across Pride, UFC, K-1, RIZIN, and Bellator, and even a member of the Croatian parliament. Few athletes have carried a soldier's austerity so visibly into the ring. I respect most his bond with Japanese audiences, who saw past the stoic face to the craftsman underneath. A genuine legend, earned the hard way.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mirko Cro Cop
- Name (Japanese)
- ミルコ・クロコップ
- Reading
- みるこ・くろこっぷ
- Born
- September 10, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Vinkovci, Croatia
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- peace officer / politician / mixed martial arts fighter / kickboxer / boxer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mirko Cro Cop born?
Born September 10, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Mirko Cro Cop from?
Mirko Cro Cop is from Vinkovci, Croatia.
What does Mirko Cro Cop do?
Mirko Cro Cop works as peace officer, politician, mixed martial arts fighter, kickboxer, boxer.
How tall is Mirko Cro Cop?
Mirko Cro Cop is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.