Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Mirko Filipovic
CroatiaMirko Filipovic
“Cro Cop”
35-11-2 (1 NC)
RESULT

Mirko Filipovic def. Amir Aliakbari (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 2:02
Amir Aliakbari
IranAmir Aliakbari
“HULK”
4-3-0
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Mirko Filipovic defeated Amir Aliakbari by Knockout in round 1 (2:02) in the Heavyweight main event of Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round, held Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Fight stats

Mirko Filipovic
Amir Aliakbari
0
Knockdowns
0
5
Significant strikes
0
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
5
Total strikes
0
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
-
Takedown accuracy
-
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
0:00
Control time
0:16
Significant strikes by target
4
Head
0
1
Body
0
0
Leg
0
4
Distance
0
1
Clinch
0
0
Ground
0
Time in position
2:02
Distance
2:02
0:16
Clinch
0:16
0:00
Ground
0:00

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5
Sig. str.
0
5
Total str.
0
4
Head
0
1
Body
0
4
Distance
0
1
Clinch
0
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:16
Time in position
2:02
Distance
2:02
0:16
Clinch
0:16
0:00
Ground
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mirko Filipovic vs Amir Aliakbari?

Mirko Filipovic defeated Amir Aliakbari by Knockout in round 1 (2:02) in the Heavyweight main event of Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round, held Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Yoshinori Umeki
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Mirko Filipovic 68%32% Amir Aliakbari

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

35-11-2 (1 NC)
Record
4-3-0
1824
Power Index rating
1692
8
Win Streak
0
51
Age
38
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Southpaw
Stance
-
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Croatia
Nationality
Iran

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Mirko Filipovic

No background on record

Camp Cro Cop Squad Gym

Amir Aliakbari

No background on record

Striking Profile

2.11
SLpM
2.08
50%
Str. Acc.
-
1.89
SApM
1.29
63%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.19
TD Avg.
2.36
40%
TD Acc.
86%
78%
TD Def.
0%
0.30
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Mirko Filipovic · 5-0
  • W
    Roy Nelson
    Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov · Feb 15, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Roque Martinez
    Rizin FF - Rizin 13 · Sep 30, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 4:56 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final Round · Dec 31, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 1:02 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Amir Aliakbari
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round · Dec 31, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 2:02 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Baruto Kaito
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round · Dec 31, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 0:49 · Heavyweight
Amir Aliakbari · 3-2
  • L
    Alikhan Vakhaev
    ACA 206: Vakhaev vs Aliakbari · Aug 15, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 3:38 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tony Johnson
    ACA 194: Johnson vs Aliakbari · Oct 23, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tony Johnson Jr.
    ACA 194: Aliakbari vs. Johnson · Oct 23, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Salimgirey Rasulov
    ACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev · Aug 15, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:07 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Marcus Almeida
    ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug · Nov 8, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 03:17 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 17 fights · 5 fights
21.8
Avg sig. strikes
15.8
0.18
Avg takedowns
1.20
1:02
Avg control time
2:31
42
Career high strikes
47
1
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Mirko Filipovic
Strike target
Amir Aliakbari
75%
Head
73%
18%
Body
22%
7%
Leg
5%
Mirko Filipovic
Strike position
Amir Aliakbari
47%
Distance
48%
31%
Clinch
34%
21%
Ground
18%