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.

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 47%53% Amir Aliakbari

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

35-11-2 (1 NC)
Record
4-3-0
1571
Elo rating
1589
7
Win Streak
2
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

Striking Profile

2.11
SLpM
—
50%
Str. Acc.
—
1.89
SApM
—
63%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.19
TD Avg.
—
40%
TD Acc.
—
78%
TD Def.
—
0.30
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Mirko Filipovic · 5-0
  • W
    Roque Martinez
    Rizin FF - Rizin 13Sun, Sep 30, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 4:56 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tsuyoshi Kosaka
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final RoundSun, Dec 31, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 1:02 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Amir Aliakbari
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final RoundSat, Dec 31, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 2:02 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Kaido Hoovelson
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final RoundSat, Dec 31, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 0:49 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Muhammed Lawal
    Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd RoundThu, Dec 29, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 1:41 · Heavyweight
Amir Aliakbari · 4-1
  • W
    Tony Johnson
    ACA 194: Johnson vs AliakbariThu, Oct 23, 2025
    Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Salimgirey Rasulov
    ACA 190: Gasanov vs AryshevFri, Aug 15, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 04:07 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Marcus Almeida
    ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug ReugFri, Nov 8, 2024
    Submission · R1 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Arjan Bhullar
    ONE 166: QatarFri, Mar 1, 2024
    Disqualification · R3 · 4:15 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Dustin Joynson
    ONE Fight Night 12: Superlek vs. Khalilov on Prime VideoSat, Jul 15, 2023
    Submission · R1 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 0 fights
21.5
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.18
Avg takedowns
—
1:22
Avg control time
—
42
Career high strikes
—
1
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Mirko Filipovic
Strike target
Amir Aliakbari
71%
Head
—
21%
Body
—
8%
Leg
—
Mirko Filipovic
Strike position
Amir Aliakbari
54%
Distance
—
28%
Clinch
—
18%
Ground
—