Mirko Filipovic, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 35-11-2 (1 NC) and held a weight class of 230 lbs. Standing at 6' 2' tall with a reach of 73', he adopted a southpaw stance in the octagon. Throughout his UFC career, Filipovic demonstrated an average of 2.11 significant strikes per minute and maintained a striking accuracy of 50%. He also showcased a commendable strike defense of 63%, absorbing an average of 1.89 strikes per minute. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.19 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 40%. Notable victories in Filipovic's career include a win against Gabriel Gonzaga, who had an ELO rating of 1072. In his most recent fights, he achieved a victory over Pat Barry via rear naked choke in 2010, but faced losses against Frank Mir due to a knee strike, Brendan Schaub from a punch, and Roy Nelson through punches, all within the same year. His last recorded fight was against Gabriel Gonzaga in 2015, where he secured a KO/TKO victory via elbows.