“Wouldn’t be a thug for long!” MMA legend Mirko Cro Cop admits to crying after Rambo was hurt in the movie

MMA legend, Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic reveals crying after watching Rambo: First Blood and wishing he took revenge.

“Wouldn’t be a thug for long!” MMA legend Mirko Cro Cop admits to crying after Rambo was hurt in the movie

Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic and Rambo (image credit- Bloody Elbow)

Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic is a well-known retired Croatian professional MMA fighter and a former kickboxer. Furthermore, Filipovic is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight fighters to have entered the octagon. Subsequently, his impact on MMA is significant, and he remains a legendary figure in the sport, known for his striking prowess and memorable performances in the ring. While he is known for his toughness and resilience, Filipovic also has a soft side, which he once spoke about. 

As such, during an old interview when Filipovic was still an active MMA fighter, he revealed his details about himself. The interviewer asked Filipovic if he tends to cry while watching movies in his free time. In response, Filipovic was surprised, revealed that he did, and mentioned that he cried while watching the iconic action movie ‘Rambo: First Blood’. 

I hate mistreatment. Peace, freedom, and democracy for all. I would like to meet that sheriff who put Rambo in jail; he wouldn’t be a thug then for a long time.
Mirko Cro Cop in an old video
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Hence, Filipovic revealed that when Rambo was arrested and kept in jail, it made him quite emotional. In the movie, Rambo was mistreated and arrested, which triggered the traumatic memories of Rambo’s experiences as a Vietnam War veteran. 

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Filipovic mentioned that everyone deserves peace, freedom, and democracy and took offense to Rambo’s character being mistreated. Furthermore, Filipovic stated that if he met the fictional character of the sheriff, he would deal with him. 

Brendan Schaub got addicted to pain meds after fighting Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic

While he hasn’t had the greatest MMA career, Brendan Schaub has established himself as a comedian and podcast host. Furthermore, he’s worked with the UFC commentator, Joe Rogan multiple times. As such, in an interview, Rogan revealed that Schaub had a history of taking painkillers. This began after he broke his nose in an MMA fight against Filipovic.

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Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipovic (image credit- MMA Fighting)

Filipovic was once one of the biggest names in MMA and had one of the greatest kicks in the sport. Although he lost to Schaub in the UFC 128 event, he left a lasting impression on Schaub. Hence, Rogan revealed that Filipovic managed to break Schaub’s nose during the fight after a devastating blow. 

Subsequently, Schaub had to undergo surgery to fix his nose and was prescribed pain medications before the procedure. However, this led to Scahub developing a dependency on pain medications even after the surgery, according to Rogan. Later, Schaub’s friends played an important role in helping him overcome this dependency.