“I still have an even bigger competitive fire than before. Right now I’m completely healthy. I’m looking forward (to) the fight.”
“(Brendan Schaub) is good, he’s young, hungry but he’s just a rookie in this sport. Brendan Schwab won’t survive three rounds with me.”
“I’m ready for the stand-up, I’m ready for the ground, (and) I’m ready for any aspect of the fight. I will finish him as soon as possible.”
Mar 19th, live on Pay-per-view from Newark, N.J.:
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (27-8-2) [Num. 20] +235
Loss Frank Mir – KO (Knee) UFC 119
Win Patrick Barry – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) UFC 115
Win Anthony Perosh – TKO (Doctor Stoppage) UFC 110
Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub (7-1) [Num. 14] -280
Win Gabriel Gonzaga – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 121
Win Chris Tuchscherer – TKO (Punches) UFC 116
Win Chase Gormley – TKO (Punches) UFC Versus 1