In a recent revelation on the Jaxxon podcast with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, renowned MMA trainer Antonio McKee shared an unusual story about a memorable interaction with Croatian legend Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.
McKee, while reminiscing about his experiences training with various athletes, recalled a peculiar token of appreciation he once received from Cro Cop after what he described as a particularly productive training session.
“We were training, and he was very grateful for the session we had,” McKee recounted. “And, you know, he gave me his sweaty-a*s shorts. He said, this is a gift for you.”
The shorts, as McKee remembered, were green. His initial reaction to the unconventional gift was one of surprise. “I’m like, what?” he shared on the podcast.
Jackson, who was hosting the conversation, suggested that McKee might have missed an opportunity by not preserving the unusual memento. “Bro, I would have washed them shorts, framed that shit,” Jackson commented.
Despite the unexpected nature of the gift, McKee expressed his enduring respect for the Croatian icon, concluding his story with, “I love Cro Cop, though.”
The anecdote offers a glimpse into the unique personality of Filipovic, who has long been known for his distinctive character both in and outside of competition.
