MIRKO CRO COP

ATTRIBUTES

OFFENSIVE SKILLS

DEFENSIVE SKILLS

ULTIMATE TECHNIQUES

Napao’s Left Head Kick

Level 3—Both Standing, Striking Range

“Right leg, hospital—left leg, cemetery.” That’s how Cro Cop once famously described his kicks, and this quote holds true in UFC Undisputed 3 with this high-level technique strike.

Left Long Straight

Level 2—Both Standing, Striking Range

Cro Cop is also known for his fast and powerful straight left hand, which he has used to shatter his opponents’ faces in the past. Look to land this long straight from the outside.

Left/Right Knee to Head (PRIDE)

Level 2—Sprawl, Top

Cro Cop has excellent takedown defense. When fighting under PRIDE rules, be certain to punish the opponent with brutal knees to the head each time you stuff their shots.

STRENGTHS

• Pro kickboxer
• Experience
• Knockout power

Mirko Cro Cop is a professional kickboxer whose thunderous kicking power has spelled the end for countless opponents over his long and storied career.

Mirko is especially dangerous when fighting in PRIDE, where brutal strikes such as soccer kicks and knees to the heads of grounded opponents are legal.

Cro Cop’s PRIDE-version stats are also significantly higher compared to those of his more-recent UFC avatar.

Regardless of which version you’re using, your game plan with Cro Cop is always the same: Keep your distance with speed and footwork, looking to land brutal kicks from range again and again.

Attack the opponent’s body and legs to slow and tire him, and also to convince him to drop his hands and protect his midsection—then go for the KO by switching to brutal head kicks.

Pick your strikes carefully with Cro Cop, using his quick fists to counter and his powerful legs to attack.

Mirko is no good off his back, but he has excellent takedown defense—be ready to stuff the opponent’s shot at a moment’s notice.

WEAKNESSES

• Takedowns
• Submissions
• Ground grappling

Though his kicks are the stuff of legend, Cro Cop is like a fish out of water when his opponents choose to grapple with him.

He doesn’t fare well in the clinch, and does even worse when planted on his back—protect your head as you try to time his strikes, looking to slip under those big, powerful kicks and bring Cro Cop to the ground with short takedowns.

If he’s throwing lots of punches, try counter grappling into the clinch, then score a trip or throw from the Body Lock.

Bring Mirko down, then pass his lackluster guard and move to dominant position so you can freely hammer him with some vicious ground-and-pound.

Cro Cop is skilled at defending against submissions, so don’t risk giving up position—just stay on him and keep bringing the pain with heavy strikes from the top.