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 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
1823
Power Index rating
1691
7
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

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
    Roy Nelson
    Bellator 216 · Feb 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · 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
    Kaido Hoovelson
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round · Dec 31, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 0:49 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Amir Aliakbari
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round · Dec 31, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 2:02 · 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 · 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
-