Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson Added to Blockbuster Bellator 200 Fight Card

Bellator 200 is right around the corner. The promotion is going all-in with its Bicentennial event, and on Monday announced the addition of a rematch between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Roy Nelson. Bellator 200 takes place on Friday, May 25, at SSE Arena, Wembley in London.

Much like Ozzy Osbourne, Cro Cop just can’t put an end to his retirement tour. He has uttered the “R” word on numerous occasions, but can’t seem to stop returning to the cage. 

Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1NC) rose to prominence fighting in Japan, winning the 2006 Pride Openweight Grand Prix before eventually making three tours through the UFC. Following a win over Gabriel Gonzaga to kick off his last stop with UFC in 2015, Cro Cop had been scheduled to then fight Anthony Hamilton, but abruptly retired amidst an anti-doping violation allegation. He later admitted to having taken human growth hormone.

Cro Cop returned a year and a half later to fight for Rizin FF, laying out his latest plan for retirement. He has since gone 5-0 fighting for the Japan-based organization and has won his eight most recent bouts heading into his Bellator debut.

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